Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 415

Chapter 415: Mother’s Worries

Astrid's POV

The wind howled against the Packhouse walls, carrying an unnatural chill that seeped into my bones.

The moon hung low in the sky, its silvery light casting long shadows through the windows.

I sat in the corner of Ryker and Elara's shared room, my knees pulled to my chest, watching their small forms rise and fall with each breath.

They looked so peaceful. So unaware of the storm brewing around them.

Killian had insisted I get some rest, but the thought of leaving them alone-even with the guards stationed outside the room-was unbearable.

Every creak of the floorboards, every rustle of the wind, sent a jolt of paranoia through me.

"You're not helping them by running yourself into the ground," Killian's voice came softly from the doorway.

I looked up to find him leaning against the frame, his arms crossed. His golden eyes, usually so fierce, softened as they met mine.

"They're just kids, Killian," I whispered, my voice trembling. "They don't deserve to be part of this war."

Killian stepped into the room, his boots making almost no sound on the wooden floor.

"I know," he said, sitting down beside me. "But they're also our kids. And that makes them strong."

I glanced at Ryker, his small hand clutching the edge of his blanket. Elara stirred

in her sleep, murmuring something incoherent before settling again.

"They shouldn't have to be strong," I whispered, the words catching in my throat. "They should be safe."

Killian reached out, his hand covering mine.

Ryder is organizing rotations to ensure there's no lapse in protection. No

not enough,” I said, shaking my head. "Ardan doesn't fight fair.

his jaw tightening. "Then we'll find a way to

wanted to believe him, but the weight of Cedric's words hung over me like

always gets what

my children, of him using their blood for

Killian," I said finally, my voice barely

when it comes to our children..." My voice cracked, and I swallowed hard,

be strong. I'm weak when it comes to them. I won't survive it if something happens to

around mine, his golden

me.

weak. You're their mother. That kind of

scared, Killian. What

interrupted, his tone firm. "Astrid, you've

For them. They need you

I blinked them away. "I'm trying," I whispered. "But the thought of losing them... it

my face, his thumbs brushing against my cheeks. "Listen to me," he said softly, his

I have. But you have to trust me. You have to let

into his touch. "I trust you," I

"Neither do I. That's why we'll stop him before he gets close. I

heavy door creaked open. Both of us turned toward it, and to

wearing the simple robe she

of sleepless nights, but her expression was calm and

stepping forward. "What

on the children," she said softly,

sleep. I've been thinking about everything Cedric said, and... I had to see them. To make sure

chest tightened at her words. "They're fine," I said quickly, though the tremor in my voice

her voice gentle but firm. She stepped

I couldn't sit in my room knowing how much this must be eating

expression softened, but he said nothing, stepping back to give us

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