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."

expression softened, the sharp edge of his fury giving way to something

he said quietly. "Because we have more to protect than he

nodded, though the knot in my stomach refused

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

through the stillness. We turned to see a young

asked, his voice

near the eastern border," the scout

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

took the note and unfolded it, his golden eyes narrowing as he read. I stepped

know what we want. Give it up before you suffer the

smudged in places,

my spine as I read

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

than I intended. My eyes

scout shook his head. "No, Luna. They were careful, but we're certain they were rogues.

scout disappeared down the

isn't just a warning," I said. "It's

on my back, guiding me toward the Packhouse's living

and Elara's room, where two guards stood at

we approached, stepping aside to allow us entry, Inside, the children were

first, his face

over to

her curls bouncing as

she

scooped her up, his expression

did, little one," he said, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "How have you