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."

the sharp edge of his fury giving

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

nodded, though the knot in my

erase the image of the fragment Ryder had

We turned to see a young scout hurrying toward us, his face

is it?" Killian asked, his voice sharp

been movement near the eastern border," the scout

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

narrowing as he read. I stepped

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

were scrawled hastily, the ink smudged in places,

spine as I read it, my

the note in his fist. "Trying to rattle

intended. My eyes darted

we're certain they were rogues. The patrol

disappeared down the hallway, I

a warning,"

Packhouse's living quarters. "Then we make sure they never get

Elara's room,

bowed their heads as we approached, stepping aside to allow us entry, Inside, the children were playing near the fireplace, their laughter a stark contrast

first, his face lighting

Papa!" he called, rushing over to

bouncing as

finish your meeting?" she asked,

up, his expression softening as he held her

said, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "How have you two