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.

step calculated to leave us questioning what we thought we

of a larger plan, and I was determined to piece

fell into a hushed silence as Alpha Damien of the

the tension in the room, though his

know why we're here," Damien began,

stand for. He's not just targeting our Packs-he's targeting the very foundation of what binds us together. Unity.

and I stepped forward, raising a hand to

us," I said, my voice firm. "He's exploiting the trust we've built to infiltrate and destabilize. Cedric's betrayal is proof enough of that.” The

his golden eyes blazing. "We don't have the luxury of infighting.

chamber fell silent, and I felt a swell of pride

feel

stepped closer to him, placing a hand on the table

next move," I said, my

it

frowned, his brow furrowing. "Do you believe

gathered leaders. "I don't know.

ran through the room, the thought of a traitor

the chamber, her expression unreadable

behind her, his sharp gaze sweeping the

surprised murmurs from the gathered

thought you might need extra eyes. Drystan and I will be patrolling the

I.ne

realized I needed. Nova's sharp instincts and Drystan's unyielding determination were

you," I said quietly. "Keep an eye out for anything

gaze softening. "We'll keep them safe, Astrid. All

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

his ability to manipulate people made everyone a