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."

edge of his fury giving way to

him," he said quietly. "Because we

nodded, though the knot in my

image of the fragment Ryder had

called, cutting through the stillness. We turned to see a

his

near the eastern border," the scout reported,

our patrols could engage.

it, his golden eyes narrowing as he read. I stepped closer, peering

running out. You know what we

were scrawled hastily, the ink smudged in places,

spine as I read it, my mind racing

the note in his fist. "Trying to rattle

I intended. My eyes darted to the scout. "Was

They were careful, but we're certain they were rogues. The patrol is doubling

scout disappeared down

just a warning," I

living quarters. "Then we make sure they never get the chance to act

room,

the children were playing near the fireplace, their laughter a stark contrast to the dread that hung over

his face lighting up

called, rushing over to throw

her curls bouncing as she

finish your meeting?" she asked, her voice bright

up, his expression

kiss