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."

Ryder left, Killian turned to me,

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

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

hand on my

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

his gaze, searching for reassurance in the depths of

we're not?" I whispered. "What if this is

respond, but before he could speak, Asha

said softly, her gaze shifting between us. "Whatever happened, she wasn't

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

is hard," she said gently. "But Elara needs you to stay strong.

hard. Every time I think about what could have

for my hand, his thumb

firmly. "Ardan won't take

in this, Astrid. We're

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

them," I said quietly, my

while you have Killian, Ryder, the warriors, and me. Ardan may be ruthless, but

deep within. I nodded slowly, drawing on

said, my voice steadier now. "He

my hand,

you've always been

won't break you.

even come close."

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