Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 422: Meticulous Planning

Astrid's POV

The council chamber buzzed with an undercurrent of tension that made the air feel thick.

The weight of the looming meeting sat heavily on my chest, though I knew I couldn't let it show.

This was where Ardan would aim to make his statement, where he'd strike to spread chaos and fear.

I stood in the far corner, my eyes scanning the room as the Alphas and Lunas filed in one by one.

Their voices filled the space, low murmurs exchanging concerns over Ardan's growing influence and his unrelenting attacks.

Killian stood at my side, his presence as steady as a mountain. His golden eyes scanned the room, sharp and calculating, watching for any signs of danger.

Ryder had already slipped into the shadows, overseeing the security measures with a team of warriors stationed discreetly throughout the area.

"You've been quiet,” Killian said, his voice low, for me alone.

I turned to him, meeting his gaze.

"I'm thinking,” I admitted. “Ardan isn't just about brute force. If he has people here,

if he's planning something, we need to spot it before it happens."

Killian nodded, his jaw tightening. "He won't get the chance to catch us off guard. We've accounted for every angle."

But I wasn't convinced. Ardan was meticulous, and he thrived on misdirection.

made was layered, each step calculated to leave us questioning

larger plan, and I was determined to piece it together

silence as

the tension in the room, though his dark eyes betrayed the worry

Damien began, his deep voice echoing

on everything we stand for. He's not just targeting our Packs-he's targeting the very foundation of

through the room, and I stepped forward, raising a

proof enough of that.” The room erupted again, some Alphas voicing their

cut through the chaos. "Enough," he growled, his golden eyes blazing. "We don't have the luxury of infighting. If we let him

I felt a swell of pride at the commanding presence

making them feel like they could withstand anything with him at the

placing a hand on

move," I said, my tone

it is—we have to outmaneuver

you

flicking over the gathered leaders. "I don't know. But I wouldn't put

thought of a traitor among us

Nova stepped into the chamber,

gaze sweeping

surprised

her voice low. "I thought you might need extra eyes. Drystan and

I.ne

a sense of relief l hadn't realized I needed. Nova's sharp instincts and Drystan's unyielding determination were

you," I said quietly. "Keep

her gaze softening. "We'll keep

and Drystan exited, my mind returned to the council. Their words and expressions betrayed their

loomed over us all, and his ability to manipulate people made everyone a potential