Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 419: Fortress of Deceit

Chapter 79: Tension Rising

Astrid's POV

The weight of the fragment of the forsaken amulet lingered in my mind as Killian, Ryder, and I exited the war room.

Every step I took felt heavier, like the realization of Ardan's plan was manifesting into a physical burden.

The hallways of the Packhouse were unusually quiet, the tension gripping everyone like a silent warning.

I could feel the watchful eyes of the guards stationed at every corner, their hands never straying far from their weapons.

The air was thick with unease, and I couldn't shake the cold fear that curled in my chest.

"I don't like this," I said softly, breaking the silence as Killian walked beside me. “The fragment..... what is he doing with them? How exactly would he fix the amulet..."

Killian's jaw tightened, his golden eyes fixed straight ahead. "He won't get far. We'll intercept him before he completes the amulet."

"And if we don't?" I asked, my voice trembling. "Killian, we don't know what's going on in his mind. We're not just dealing with the rogue king anymore. We're facing something far worse."

Killian stopped abruptly, turning to face me. His hands gently cupped my shoulders, grounding me.

"Astrid, listen to me," he said firmly. "We're not going to let that happen. He might have plans, but so do we. You're not alone in this."

I swallowed hard, my throat dry. "I know. But it's not just us anymore, Killian. Ryker and Elara-" My voice broke, and I had to pause, taking a steadying breath.

"They're part of this now. And I can't stop thinking about how close he's come."

softened, the sharp edge of his fury

we'll stop him," he said quietly. "Because we have more to protect than he could

the knot in my stomach refused

the image of the fragment Ryder had placed on the table. If Ardan truly

cutting through the stillness. We turned to see a young scout hurrying toward us, his face pale and his breathing

his voice sharp as

border," the scout reported,

retreated before our patrols could engage. We found... this." He held out a folded piece of parchment, his hand

his golden eyes narrowing as

out. You know what we want. Give

smudged in places, but the message

chill ran down my spine as I read it, my mind racing

Killian growled, crumpling the note in his fist. "Trying

my voice quieter than I intended. My eyes darted to the scout. "Was there anything

we're certain they were rogues. The patrol is doubling back to make sure there

nod, his expression dark. As the scout disappeared

just a warning," I said.

on my back, guiding me toward the Packhouse's living quarters. "Then we make sure they never

Ryker and Elara's room, where

were playing near the fireplace, their laughter a stark

up first, his face

to throw his

her curls bouncing as she ran

you finish your meeting?" she asked, her

his expression softening as he held her

kiss to her forehead. "How have you