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.

silence. “You said you have information for us,” I said, my tone clipped. "What

for us. "Come inside

mouth to protest, likely to tell his mother to just

can't talk about this serious matter like this

both settled down. Rowena sat across

guarantees," Rowena spoke as soon as she

like a blade. "You're not in a position to

her eyes. "Aren't I? You're facing a threat you don't understand, one that could destroy your precious Pack. And I'm the only one who can help

the truth in her words. As much as I hated

all of us, and we were fumbling in

truly had information, we couldn't afford to

I asked, cutting

of respect in her eyes. "Protection," she said simply. "If I give you what know,+ want your word that I'll be safe. No trials, no punishments.

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

hand on his arm, stopping him. "And what happens

decide you're

a knowing smile. "Then you'll face the Rogue

Killian said curtly, not even waiting for

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

frowned, leaning forward. "What

her expression darkening. "Things that can alter the balance of power. There's one in particular he's after. A relic that

on me. "You're saying he

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

you telling us this? What do you