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."

left, Killian turned to

"Elara's safe. The guards

he's testing us, Killian. He's getting closer, and we're

placed a hand on my shoulder, his touch firm but

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

reassurance in the

we're not?" I whispered. "What

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

still sleeping," she said softly, her gaze shifting between

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

closer, her hands clasped in front of her. "Astrid, I know this is hard," she said gently. "But Elara needs you to stay strong. She'll sense it

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

his thumb brushing against my knuckles.

said firmly. "Ardan won't

in agreement. "And you're not alone in this, Astrid.

to my frayed nerves, but the fear

lose them," I said quietly,

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

I nodded slowly, drawing on the strength

steadier now. "He doesn't know what he's up

squeezed my hand,

always been the strongest

break

even come close."

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