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,

said quietly, stepping closer. "Elara's safe. The guards didn't let anyone get

I said, my voice trembling. "But he's testing us,

a hand on my shoulder, his touch

time," he said. "We're

in the depths of his

whispered. "What

to respond, but before he could speak, Asha emerged from Elara's room, her expression

she said softly, her gaze shifting between us. "Whatever happened, she

the tension in my chest easing. "Thank

this is hard,"

I admitted, my voice thick with emotion. "But it's hard. Every time I think about what could have happened..." My voice trailed

hand, his thumb brushing against

he said firmly. "Ardan won't take

in agreement. "And you're not alone in this, Astrid. We're all here to protect them-Elara, Ryker, all of

a balm to my frayed nerves, but the fear still lingered, coiled

can't lose them," I said quietly, my voice cracking. "I won't

her gaze steady. "Not while you have Killian, Ryder, the warriors, and me.

stirring something deep within. I nodded slowly, drawing on the strength

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

my

said. "And you've always been the strongest person

won't break you. He

even come close."

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