Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 365: Relics Astrid's POV

Rowena's quarters sat on the outskirts of Silvermoon territory, a place that felt as removed from the Pack's core as Rowena herself.

The journey there was quiet, the tension between Killian and me palpable.

I could tell he was already regretting agreeing to this, but we didn't have the luxury of letting emotions cloud our judgment.

The rogue attacks were escalating. They were organized, purposeful, and more ruthless than ever.

If Rowena had answers that could shed light on the Rogue King's plans, we had no choice but to seek her out.

Rowena had always been a thorn in our sides—a manipulative force who thrived on power plays.

But she was also cunning, and if she knew anything about the Rogue King, she might just be the key to understanding what we were up against.

As we approached her quarters, the scent of burning herbs filled the air.

Rowena's home was modest but had an aura of quiet power. It was an illusion, I knew—a way to remind every one of what she once was.

Killian's jaw was tight as he moved toward the door. I followed, my wolf stirring uneasily as he knocked.

When Rowena opened the door, her sharp gaze swept over us. She looked composed, her graying hair perfectly pinned, her expression giving nothing away.

"Killian. Astrid," she greeted, stepping aside to let us in. "To what do I owe this... rare visit?"

Killian stood beside me, his arms crossed, his jaw tight. He hadn't said a word. The silence between them was a force of its own, heavy with resentment and years of betrayal.

broke the silence. “You said you have information for us,” I said, my tone

door for us. "Come

protest, likely to tell his mother to just speak now, but

about this serious matter

and I both settled down. Rowena sat

Rowena spoke as soon as she sat down, her

a blade. "You're not in a

her eyes. "Aren't I? You're facing a threat you don't understand, one that could destroy your precious

stirred uneasily, sensing the truth in her words. As

was a shadow looming over all of us, and we were fumbling in the dark, trying to

we couldn't afford to

cutting off Killian before he

in her eyes. "Protection," she said simply. "If I give you what know,+ want your word

forward. "You're out of your mind if you think we'll

stopping him. "And what happens if we don't?"

"What if we decide

smile. "Then you'll face the Rogue King unprepared. And we both know how that will

said curtly, not even waiting for

comment on his tone. "The Rogue King isn't just building an army," she said, her voice steady "He's gathering artifacts. Powerful ones Things that haven't been

leaning forward. "What kind

flicked to me, her expression darkening. "Things that can alter the balance of power. There's one in particular he's

on me. "You're saying he can

his hands on it, yes. That's why he's been targeting Packs with ancient ties-places where

telling us