Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 420

Chapter 420: Astrid’s Plan

Astrid's POV

The Packhouse buzzed with urgency, the tension thick enough to cut with a blade.

I stood at the head of the war room table, my fingers tracing the lines of the map spread out before me.

Every detail had to be perfect. Every possibility accounted for.

Killian stood across from me, his golden eyes sharp as he listened to Ryder's report.

The scout had just returned with a worn piece of parchment, its edges frayed and stained.

"This was intercepted near the northern border," Ryder said, placing it on the table. "One of Ardan's rogues was carrying it."

Killian grabbed the parchment, his eyes scanning the words with a growing scowl.

I leaned closer to read over his shoulder.

"The amulet's fragments are within reach. Secure the northern stronghold. The Almega's blood will ensure victory. Prepare the way for our future.”

The words sent a chill through me. The knot of fear in my chest tightened, but I forced myself to remain calm, to think.

I couldn't afford to let emotions cloud my judgment.

Killian's jaw tightened, his hand curling around the hilt of his blade.

"The northern stronghold," he muttered. "We assumed it was abandoned."

"It's not," Ryder confirmed grimly. "Scouts have reported rogue activity. They're fortifying it—laying traps, building defenses. It's clear they're preparing for something big."

I straightened, my eyes narrowing as I processed the information.

"This isn't just about the amulet anymore," I said, my voice steady despite the unease twisting in my stomach. "Ardan is using the stronghold as his base. He's consolidating his forces there, preparing for an attack."

we'll strike first. Take the

head. I placed a finger on the map, tracing the path

attention on

He'll

golden eyes flicked to me, a flicker of curiosity cutting

are you

mind racing. “Ardan thrives on chaos,” I

to divide us, make us spread

too perfect. He wanted us to find

frowned. "You think it's

"Not entirely. The stronghold is real-he's definitely fortifying

him, I'd stage smaller diversions elsewhere to keep us distracted while he

Killian said quietly, his voice laced with anger. "He'll come for Ryker and

gaze. "And he knows we'll do everything

we move on the stronghold without securing our defenses

exhaled sharply, his claws twitching at

the Packhouse is impenetrable. Triple the guards

to patrol every

"Consider

my voice firm, "we

rogues to other borders, hoping

stationed at each border with strict orders

slightly, a flicker of pride

"And the stronghold?"

hit it hard and fast,"

unwavering. "But we don't send everyone. A

rest of our forces

studied me for a long moment, his

myself to stay composed. "This isn't just about strategy, Killian. It's about survival. Ardan thinks he knows how to

years of being a Luna and a female general,

a guard entered, his face pale. "Alpha, Luna, there's movement

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