Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 424

Chapter 424: Fear

Astrid's POV

The eerie silence of the Packhouse had never felt more oppressive.

The warmth of the torches lining the halls failed to chase away the chill that seemed to settle deep in my bones.

I paced outside Elara's room, my mind racing as I tried to make sense of what had just happened.

The image of the guard's frightened expression, the mention of a rogue scent, it all played on a loop in my mind.

Killian stood nearby, speaking in hushed tones to Ryder.

His golden eyes were sharp, every ounce of his Alpha authority pouring into the conversation as he issued orders.

His presence was reassuring, but the fear gripping my chest refused to ease.

Elara.

The thought of her so close to danger made my stomach churn. She was too young, too innocent to be dragged into this nightmare.

Ardan's shadow was creeping closer, and it terrified me.

"Ryder," Killian said, his tone steady but laced with anger. "I want a full sweep of

the Packhouse and the surrounding forest. If there's even a trace of rogue presence, I want to know about it."

Ryder nodded, his face grim. "Understood, Alpha. I'll personally oversee the search."

Killian turned to me, his expression

closer. "Elara's safe. The guards didn't let

yet," I said, my voice trembling. "But he's testing us, Killian. He's getting closer, and we're running

hand on my shoulder, his touch firm

time," he said. "We're ahead of him. And

his gaze, searching for reassurance in the depths of his golden eyes.

"What if this is

could speak, Asha emerged

sleeping," she said softly, her gaze shifting

slowly, some of the tension in my chest easing. "Thank you, Asha," I said, my

clasped in front of her. "Astrid, I know this is hard,"

think about what could

hand, his thumb brushing against my knuckles.

"Ardan won't take anything

Astrid. We're all here to protect

my frayed nerves, but the fear still

quietly, my voice cracking.

Killian, Ryder, the warriors, and me. Ardan may be ruthless, but he

with me, stirring something deep within. I nodded slowly,

said, my voice steadier now. "He doesn't know what

squeezed my

he said. "And you've always been the strongest person I know,

break you. He

even come close."

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