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.

calculated to leave

council meeting-it was all part of a larger plan, and I was determined to piece it together before

a hushed silence as Alpha Damien of

commanding presence seemed to silence the tension in the room, though his dark eyes betrayed

why we're here," Damien began, his deep voice echoing

just targeting our Packs-he's targeting

I stepped forward, raising a hand to

infiltrate and destabilize. Cedric's betrayal is proof enough of that.” The room erupted

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

felt a swell of pride

of rallying others, of making them feel like they could withstand anything with him at

placing a hand on

anticipate his next move," I

target—and I believe it is—we have to outmaneuver

his brow furrowing. "Do you

"I don't know. But I wouldn't put it past him to plant

through the room, the thought of a

chamber, her expression unreadable but her

followed close behind her, his sharp gaze sweeping the room as if

surprised murmurs from the gathered

thought you might need extra eyes. Drystan and I will be patrolling the perimeter while you're

I.ne

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

quietly. "Keep an eye out

nodded, her gaze softening. "We'll keep

Nova and Drystan exited, my mind returned to the council. Their words

us all, and his ability to manipulate