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."

expression grim. "Then we'll strike first. Take the stronghold and stop him before he

a finger on the map, tracing the path from the

all our attention on the stronghold, we're

He'll exploit any weakness

a

"What are you

map, my mind racing. “Ardan thrives

try to divide us, make us spread ourselves too thin. That

too perfect. He wanted us

frowned. "You think it's a

definitely

I'd stage smaller diversions elsewhere to keep us distracted while he moves toward his true

laced with anger.

meeting his gaze. "And he knows we'll do everything to

move on the stronghold without securing our defenses

twitching at his sides. "Then what do you

to ensure the Packhouse is impenetrable. Triple the guards around

warriors to patrol every entry

nodded. "Consider it

voice firm, "we need

other borders,

but avoid overcommitting. I want scouts stationed at each border with strict orders to observe and

lifted slightly, a flicker of pride softening his intense

"And the stronghold?"

hard and

don't send everyone.

infiltrate the stronghold while the rest of

his

about survival. Ardan thinks he knows how to break us,

and a female general, is what developed

Killian could respond, the door burst open, and a guard entered, his face pale. "Alpha,

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