Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 418

Chapter 418: The Rogue’s Hand

Chapter 78: A Chilling Revelation

Astrid's POV

The air outside was still, an eerie contrast to the turmoil churning inside me. The rogue's words echoed in my mind: Ardan always gets what he wants.

The Packhouse was alive with activity as I made my way to the war room.

Warriors were moving in and out, relaying reports and receiving orders. The tension in the air was palpable, thick enough to taste.

Killian was already there when I arrived, standing at the head of the table with Ryder at his side.

The map was spread out in front of them, marked with red circles and lines denoting potential weak spots in our defenses.

He looked up when I entered, his golden eyes narrowing slightly.

"Astrid,” he said, his tone softer than it had been moments ago in the interrogation

room.

"Do we know anything new?" I asked, stepping closer to the table.

Ryder shook his head, his expression grim. "The rogue we captured is a low- ranking pawn. He doesn't know anything valuable, or if he does, he's not talking."

Killian clenched his jaw, his claws twitching at his sides. “Ardan's planning something. We just don't know what."

I studied the map, my gaze settling on the eastern border where the attack had occurred.

"He's testing us," I said quietly, my thoughts forming as I spoke. "He's looking for weaknesses, seeing how we respond."

Ryder nodded. "That's what we thought too. But there's more."

turning back to me. "Ryder's patrol found something near

heart skipped a

parchment from his pocket, placing it on the table. "This was found on one of the

unfolded the parchment, and I stepped

and the words made

holding, but they're stretched thin. We'll weaken them with smaller attacks before moving in.

the edge of the

into the parchment as his

his voice a low growl.

forcing myself to

I said firmly, though my voice wavered slightly. "But we need to tighten security

Ryder said, his tone cautious. "If we pull any more warriors from the borders, we

met mine, his jaw

more

decided. "Ryder, have your best men

want the same

too long-Ardan might try to infiltrate

already making

my voice resolute. "Until this is over,

knitting together. "Astrid, you need to rest.

snapped, my frustration boiling over. "Not when I

them. I won't leave them, Killian.

hands gripping my shoulders gently but

said softly, his voice steady. “You're their strength. If you burn yourself

protect them. Let me

defenses. Trust me."

the

of his words pressing against

heart.

golden eyes, looking for the reassurance I so

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