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

quietly, stepping closer. "Elara's safe. The guards didn't

he's testing us, Killian.

hand on my shoulder, his

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

his gaze, searching for reassurance in

"What if this

but before he could speak, Asha emerged

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

my chest easing. "Thank you, Asha," I said, my voice barely above

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

it's hard. Every time I think about what could have happened..." My voice trailed off, and I swallowed hard,

my hand, his thumb brushing

said firmly. "Ardan

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

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

them," I said quietly, my voice

them,” Asha said firmly, her gaze steady. "Not while you have Killian, Ryder, the warriors, and me. Ardan may be ruthless, but

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

steadier now. "He doesn't know

my hand,

softening. "Exactly," he said. "And you've always been

won't break you.

even come close."

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