Ch. 121..125: Reclaiming My Broken Luna Chapter 121-125

Chapter 121: Silver Wolf

Astrid's POV

"Stop blaming yourself for it," Nova suddenly spoke beside me, breaking me from my thoughts. "It wasn't your fault. She was the one who approached us and said those mean things first. She was clearly asking for a fight." I turned my gaze back to the view outside the window when I finally realized what she was talking about.

"I'm sure she did it on purpose. She deliberately provoked you to make you lose control. It was obvious that she was trying to make you look like a bad person in front of your father. In the end, her plan backfired," Nova continued talking. I sighed and lowered my gaze to my fingers. "It's normal for her to feel that I'm a threat, Nova. As someone who grew up without a father, I will never know how it feels like to grow up with one.

Asha had experienced that, and now she's feeling that her father is slowly slipping away because of me. It's normal for her to do such things. I only wish that her fear won't become true."

Nova momentarily stopped what she was doing as she faced me. "What a kind and understanding sister you are," she mocked me, making me smile.

"I wondered what she's doing right now. Asha is used to always burying herself in her work. She must be dying of boredom right now," I muttered with genuine concern. "Should we pay her a visit?"

"Do you want to make her hate you more?" Nova retorted. "Didn't you see how she got mad when you tried to help her?"

"Still, if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have survived. I still owe her my life for taking care of me when I was fighting for my life," I muttered a soft reply.

"If it wasn't for your father's orders, Asha wouldn't have done that. You don't know how much she argued against saving your life. Maybe if she had known that you were her half-sister, she would have thrown the Lunar Elixir away."

I didn't give her an answer; I continued to stare out the window.

"Is there something else that is bothering you?" Nova suddenly asked.

I sighed. There was really something else that was bothering me. I had only thought about what happened to Asha earlier when Nova brought it up.

"I just couldn't remember what happened. I don't know how I ended up hurting Asha. She's a very powerful werewolf compared to me. She could easily kill me even when we are both in human form," I finally voiced out my concerns. "Tell me, Nova, what did I look like when I suddenly attacked Asha?""

Nova pressed her brows together as she thought about it. "Your eyes are gold, and they were glowing,"

Upon the mention of the word gold, I suddenly remembered the majestic silver wolf that I saw when I lost control of my body. That wolf had a glowing golden iris, too.

"What else?" I asked Nova.

"I couldn't describe it, but it was like you are possessed by an evil spirit," she answered unsurely.

I laughed at her description.

"I'm telling the truth, Astrid. There's no way else to subscribe to it," she added seriously.

The smile on my face faltered when I also remembered the strong desire that the silver wolf had to kill

someone and shed blood. It's true that if was only a second late, then maybe Asha would be dead already.

"I don't knowww," Nova suddenly retracted her words. "I think most of it, Asha was just faking it. Your wolf is just an omega, and she is a

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pure-bred Alpha. She could easily push you off her to defend herself. I think she just allowed you to hurt her So she could show something to her

father."

I fell silent at her words. I don't think that was true. I could still remember the betrayed look that Asha had in her eyes when her father chose to punish her without punishing me.

I could still remember the genuine pain in her eyes when her father was more concerned that she triggered my traumas than he was concerned with her real bleeding injuries.

I don't think that she took those injuries for a purpose, just like what Nova thought.

My brows furrowed more deeply when I realized something. If Nova could think this way, then it is also possible that Alpha Theron has the same thoughts as her.

Is that the reason why he easily lost

his patience with her? He thought

his daughter did everything on

purpose to put me in a bad light, not knowing that Asha was just truly unable to protect herself from me because....

I shook my head at the thought.

Maybe that silver wolf is not real. Maybe I was just imagining things. Where would that wolf even come from?

It's more possible that I imagined it than it was really inside my body.

"By the way, how is your wolf doing?" Nova asked.

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. I tried to search for my wolf to connect with Lyra. After searching every corner of my consciousness, I still hadn't found her. "She's still not here," I answered her.

Nova's brows furrowed. She was as confused as I was. "But she just appeared earlier," she replied.

"I don't know," I paused. "Maybe she got tired. She used a lot of energy earlier," I lied, just so she wouldn't have to worry.

Nova scowled. "This is Asha's fault. If she hadn't done that, we would be able to go home right now."

I gave her a smile. Just like me, she also misses Drystan so much. "Don't worry, Drystan promised he would be back after he's done in the Pack."

 

Chapter 122: Unilateral Law

Drystan's POV

A sense of belonging and relief washed over me as I approached the well-worn trails leading into the heart of my home. It has been a long journey, and now I finally found myself gazing upon the familiar territory of my Pack. Suddenly, the lazy smile on my face was wiped away when I noticed that the landscape beyond our Pack's borders had changed.

For some reason, tents had sprung up around, ruining the natural view of the Pack. Aside from that, there are also multiple unfamiliar faces going around as if they are legitimate settlers in the area.

I stopped the car and went out to face them. Of all the places where they could stay, they have gathered just inches away from my Pack's borders, adding a threat to our Pack.

Before I could fully process these unexpected changes and speak to them, their faces suddenly lit up when they recognized me.

"It's Alpha Drystan! He's here!"

"Alpha Drystan is here!"

I stood just outside my car with confusion written all over my face until familiar faces finally appeared and approached me.

"Alpha Drystan, we've been waiting for you," one of the Alphas said, his voice tinged with desperation.

I took a look at each one of them, recognizing most of them.

What are they doing here? Why have they gathered outside my Pack?

I told Beta Caden to make them go home because I wouldn't be coming home soon. Yet, they are here, outside my Pack, making themselves at home illegally.

"Alpha Drystan, we need to talk to you."

I took a step back as everyone crowded around me. My brows furrowed, my instinct to protect my Pack warring with my curiosity. "What is the meaning of this?" I asked, gesturing at the camps.

The Alphas exchanged a weighted glance at each other, tension palpable in the air. "We've come to you in the hopes of forging a new alliance," another Alpha explained, his tone grave."

"Our Packs have so much we could benefit from each other. I believe that we can grow faster together."

"Alpha Drystan, about the agreement I cancelled last time, I've thought about it and realized the huge mistake I have made. Why don't we continue our agreement? This time, let us widen our partnership."

I looked at them with disbelief in my eyes as they all tried to talk on top of each other like children desperate for attention.

My jaw tightened as I witnessed their shamelessness and audacity to come here desperately asking for a favour like they hadn't purposefully offended me before.

None of them even felt remorse or said sorry for the offences they had committed against us.

My expression hardened as their words sank in, and a simmering anger began to rise within me.

"You have the gall to come to my Pack's doorstep, uninvited and unannounced, and expect me to simply grant you the alliance that you seek?" My voice was low and dangerous, my eyes narrowing as I surveyed the gathered Alphas.

"You speak of beneficial

partnerships, helping each other out,

yet you conveniently neglected to

mention the offences you

committed against me and monet

whote Pack," I took a step forward, my posture radiating authority and righteous indignation.

"The breach of contracts, the humiliation, the rumours you easily believed in without even asking me about it, the betrayal - do you think I have forgotten those transgressions so easily?" My fists clenched at my sides, the muscles in my jaw tightening.

"You have the nerve to stand before me like nothing happened. Your tents are pitched just beyond my territory without my permission, and you are asking for my help.

Is that how little you think of us? That I will forget everything and willingly accept your offers of alliances just because we are a small Pack that has not yet to prove?" I demanded, my voice rising with each word. "You have no shame, no sense of remorse for the harm you have caused," I spoke firmly as my gaze swept over them, my anger palpable.

The Alphas shifted uncomfortably. However, I found no guilt in their eyes. Only desperation to form an alliance with my Pack.

They don't care that they have overstepped, that their actions have consequences. All they think about is the benefits they could have if they form a connection to a Pack that is close to the Shadowfang Pack. Their desperation was so great that they had been willing to take this risk.

"As werewolves, loyalty is what we value the most. Yet, you Alphas don't have that very important character." I paused, my chest heaving with the weight of my emotions.

"From now on, our Pack is going to adhere to the Unilateral Law, where we will no longer form alliances or connections with anyone else. Only the Shadowfang Pack and the Frostbite Pack, who had remained loyal to us, can keep the alliance they have with us," I proclaimed to all of them.

The Alphas exchanged uneasy glances as they realized that they lost the only chance they had to fulfil their dreams of being connected to the Most Powerful Pack in the world.

The Unilateral Law is the same law that the Shadowfang Pack has. It is a law where a Pack's strength and survival depend solely on its own self-reliance and independence. Forging bonds to outside Packs is not allowed.

"Alpha Drystan, please allow us to make amends," all of them pleaded, but my heart was already hardened, and there was nothing that was going to change my mind.

 

Chapter 123: Refined Woman

Giselle's POV

I sat on the balcony, the warm afternoon sun dappling on my face as I bent over my sketchpad.

A small smile played on my lips as I delicately guided the paintbrush across the paper, coaxing the vibrant hues of a delicate orchid to life.

With each gentle stroke, the petals unfurled on the page, their delicate leaves and subtle gradient of colour emerging under my skilled touch.

I lost myself in the rhythm of my movements, the brush dancing across the surface, creating a serene and beautiful image.

But as time passed by, my smile slowly faded, replaced by a furrowed brow and a growing sense of dissatisfaction.

With a frustrated huff, I pressed the bristles of the brush against the paper, covering the entire drawing with black pigment.

"Luna, it was so beautiful. Why did you stop?" The omega beside me asked, who was also one of my attendants.

"I don't like it. It doesn't look like an orchid at all. It looks like I am drawing chives," I rolled my eyes as I sat back on my chair with disappointment.

"That's not true. I wasn't thinking of chives while you were drawing at all. I haven't seen anyone who can paint as good as you in this Packhouse, Luna," the omega replied.

"Of course, you would appreciate such a lousy drawing. For an omega like you, how could you possibly appreciate the great arts when you have never even seen them," I raised an eyebrow in annoyance.

"That's true, Luna, but not even Astrid could draw a perfect circle even if she wanted to."

My eyes turned to her in interest.

"Astrid is nothing like you, Luna. She could beat a man to death, but she could never draw with her wobbly hands, and she could never dance with her stiff figure," she told me with confidence. "Is that so?" I asked her as a small smile threatened to form on my face.

"Of course, Luna! I'm sincerely telling the truth. Astrid is more like a man. Not only that, but I also heard that scars filled her body because of her job and her training. It's truly no wonder why Killian was never attracted to her."

I laughed at her words with a fan pressed to my mouth. "Of course, Killian won't be attracted to someone that as manly as him. Maybe he is disgusted with her body; that's why he never shared a room with her."

I sighed. "Oh, poor guy. Luckily, I came back for him, or he would never had anyone to release his hidden desires with.

"It's true, Luna; everyone felt bad for Alpha Killian because Astrid ended up as his mate. Even the Elder Luna was heartbroken for her son. There wasn't a day she never felt bad for her son."

My eyebrows bent downwards. "I can't imagine how hard it was for Mother," I replied in pity.

Mother, that's what I call Killian's mother.

"You, on the other hand, Luna, are filled with grace and poise. You are a refined woman blessed with talent and beauty. I was so mesmerized by your drawing earlier. I couldn't wait to discover more of your talents." I softly chuckled, tickled by her praises and compliments. "When I was young, I used to dance in public, and people say that I'ma good singer too," I spoke with a pleased smile on my face.

Her mouth fell open in awe. "I can't

believe such a perfect woman really exists. You already won Alpha Killian's heart by your beauty alone; you don't even need that talent anymore because of your natural beauty."

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I chuckled at her words again, feeling flattered by my content. "Oh, stop it! It's only because I take care of my own skin that I never had scars don't do man jobs. That's why don't tan, and I don't grow a muscular build."

She laughed at my words.

"If Killian fell in love with my beauty, then I'm sure he would never let me go again if he found out about my talents."

"Luna! Luna!" One of my attendants rushed in with excitement written all over her face.

"What is it again?" I asked her in annoyance.

"I have some news from the Nightsong Pack," she answered with a wide, infectious grin spread across her face.

"What is it again?" I rolled my eyes.

Recently, all I've heard from their Pack was bad news. It was said that the Nightsong Pack had just formed an alliance with the Shadowfang Pack, which was hard to believe.

Now, everyone that I have already made to turn against them is desperate to connect with them.

All my efforts were completely put to waste because the Shadowfang Pack stepped in to help them.

Until now, I'm still wondering why they finally decided to meddle with us just now. They have been perfectly fine keeping their silence and isolating themselves from our matters. Why did they suddenly change their minds?

My brows furrowed in puzzled

contemplation as I mulled it over. Of

all the Packs, why would they form an alliance with the Nightsong Pack, which was already on the brink of destruction? Why would they even save Astrid, a worthless omega, from dying?

If the Shadowfang Pack didn't step in, Astrid would be dead, and the Nightsong Pack would finally be gone, just like what I wanted.

The Shadowfang Pack ruined all my plans. They took the victory that was almost in my hands, and they even added to my problem.

 

Chapter 124: An Affair

Giselle's POV

"Luna, please don't be angry. It's bad for our future Alpha. I promise you, what I have is a piece of good news," The omega who just arrived spoke with a wide, infectious grin spread across her face. "Just speak!" I snapped at her in annoyance, making her cower down.

After recovering herself, a small, imperceptible smile tugged at the corners of her lips as she leaned in closer, her voice lowering to a conspiratorial murmur.

"Apparently, the Nightsong Pack is on the receiving end of a lot of hate right now," she revealed, a glint of something almost akin to satisfaction flickered in her eyes.

I raised an eyebrow at her. "And how is that possible? People were just desperate to meet Alpha Drystan and form an alliance with him last time. How come their heart changed quickly? Are you sure that your sources are correct?" "Luna!" her eyes widened with hurt when I doubted her. "It was Alpha Killian's most trusted source that had told me. I will never give you the news that I'm unsure of."

I laughed when I heard her assurances. "What a joke? They are so-called Alphas, yet they are naive and narrow-minded people," I laughed heartily once again with my head tilting back. "This is the biggest joke I've ever heard." My attendants also laughed and smiled with me.

"Those Alphas had no loyalty. They are so scared of taking risks they just go where the public leads them. They were just desperate to form an alliance with Alpha Drystan, and now they hate him once again. What has happened this time?" I asked her.

"It turns out that when Alpha Drystan came back from the Shadowfang Pack, he pushed all the Alphas away and insulted them. He announced that he would never form an alliance with anyone except the Shadowfang Pack and the Frostbite Pack, with whom he is currently allied," she answered."

I have already expected this. Alpha Drystan is not a fool like those other stupid Alphas. It's normal that he would never repeat the same mistake of accepting them again after they had betrayed him.

"People are calling him ungrateful and arrogant just because they have experienced a little power. If it wasn't for the Shadowfang Pack, they would be nothing. Now that the Shadowfang Pack has their back, he is looking down on everyone."

"Those Alphas are foolish to think that Alpha Drystan would forgive them easily. They are so self-absorbed that they never thought about what Alpha Drystan's reaction would be," I explained to them, and they both nodded in agreement. "You are truly wise, Luna," Rhya, the omega who delivered me the news, replied.

"Is this the good news that you have for me?" I questioned her. "How is it good that the Nightsong Pack are receiving lots of hate just because people can't handle the idea of a weak Pack rising in the ranks?

Even if they are hated, it doesn't matter as long as they have the Shadowfang Pack's favour. Everyone would rather be hated by many than be disliked by one."

"Of course, this isn't just the news I have, Luna," Rhya lowered her head before me.

"What else is it? Make sure it's good; you're wasting my time," I told her with dissatisfaction.

"Luna, I also heard that Alpha Drystan returned alone to his Pack."

"What?!" I accidentally blurted out loud. I was so surprised that my back leaned forward from my chair.

The omegas instantly lowered their heads at my sudden surprised reaction.

I cleared my throat and leaned back in my chair again. "Astrid stayed behind in the Shadowfang Pack?"

"That's true, Luna," Rhya answered confidently.

I pursed my lips and squinted my eyes as I thought about it deeply. After a long moment of silence, my lips stretched widely when I finally thought of something. "Rhya, I need you to do something for me," I spoke, the corners of my lips twitching slightly upward.

"Anything, Luna," she replied with her head lowered in ready obedience.

"I want you to spread another rumour with me. This time, Astrid is having an affair with the Alpha of the Shadowfang Pack," I chuckled at my words.

Rhya lifted her chin up with a wide look in her eyes, "Luna... but will they believe that? Last time we said that she was having an affair with Alpha Drystan, everyone regretted that they believed it after it was

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unproven. Will they believe a rumour

like this again?"

"Luna, think twice; we can't make another mistake again. I'm afraid if the Alpha of the Shadowfang Pack is included in the rumours, no one would believe it," my other omega spoke up in support.

I laughed at their cluelessness. "Of course, everyone will. Didn't you say that everyone hates Nightsong Pack right now? They will do everything to bring the Nightsong Pack down, even by believing and spreading this rumour.

I'm only giving them the way how to

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bring them down. All they have to do is to believe this rumour, and who knows, maybe the Shadowfang Pack will think that the only way to silence these rumours is by breaking their alliance."

The omegas stared at each other with amazement in their eyes.

"You are truly wise, Luna," they bowed their heads to me and spoke in unison.

I smiled. "The Shadowfang Pack had

made the great mistake of

supporting Astrid. Everywhere Astrid goes, she just gives bad luck. First the Nightsong Pack nearly died because of her, and now she's going to ruin Shadowfag Pack's reputation. Let's just see how the Shadowfang Pack would react to

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this rumour."

"I don't think this is just a rumour, Luna. Aside from the affair, I can't think of other reasons why a powerful Pack would help losers like them. Maybe it's the truth," the omega answered. "Maybe it is," I replied with a smile.

 

Chapter 125: Scandalous Rumor

Alpha Theron's POV

My face flushed with rage as I bolted upright, slamming my fist down on the sturdy wooden table with a resounding crack.

The Warrior in front of me visibly flinched. He lowered his head submissively after he had delivered the most outrageous report that I ever heard. My lips thinned as my chest heaved with rapid and shallow breaths. "This is preposterous!" I roared in anger.

How could those people easily believe this kind of rumor? Who would even come up with it? My heart burned in anger just at the thought of it. "Alpha, please don't get angry at me, I'm just delivering the news that I heard," the warrior spoke in a small voice without looking at me. Upon hearing his voice, my piercing gaze turned back to the cowering warrior who cowered even more.

"I-I'm sorry, Alpha," he swallowed hard, unable to meet my gaze.

I just sighed, containing my anger in. It's unfair of me to direct my anger to him when this is not even his fault. I shouldn't blame him for his report.

I clenched my jaw as I restlessly paced back and forth across the room. I couldn't comprehend how this scandalous rumors had circulated among the Packs and even infiltrated my Pack and poisoned the minds of my own people.

Rumors of an affair with Astrid? Preposterous! The more I thought about it, the more it fueled my anger.

How could they think that I'm having an affair with my own daughter. Once the truth is out, I'm sure they would vomit in disgust for believing such a disgusting and outrageous rumor.

"Where did these vicious rumors came from?!" I demanded with a loud voice.

"I haven't started any investigation yet, Alpha. I came here to report it as soon as possible after I heard it," he answered in a low voice.

I paused and slowly nodded my head. "This rumor... Is it really the talk of all the Packs?" I asked him.

"Yes, Alpha. There's no one who hasn't heard about it. People are feasting on this rumor. They all believe it like it was verified news," he replied. "What should we do about this, Alpha? People are laughing at us, this rumor will continue to destroy our reputation if we just let it be."

I shut my eyes tight as I thought about the long-term effects of this rumor to our Pack. Since the Nightsong Pack is included in this rumor, this will also surely negatively affect them.

"Alpha, why don't we just announce that Astrid is your daughter in public?In that way, this rumors will be easily silenced," he eagerly suggested.

I heaved a sigh. If I could do that, I would have done that before this rumor even started.

I'm not ashamed that Astrid is my daughter. In fact, I wanted to proclaim to the whole world that she is MY daughter.

I wanted the whole world to know that Astrid is my daughter and those who had offended her and will offend her in the future will be subjected to me.

However, I had to honor her wishes.

As I remember how much Astrid had suffered during my absence, my heart aches because I could have been there to protect her and defend her. I have failed her so many times. She had lived a miserable life because of me.

Now that we finally met again, I could finally do things that I should have done for her a long time ago.

"Alpha, should I make the announcement?" He probed when I didn't give an answer.

My expression softened as I considered the weight of his question. "Astrid is indeed my daughter I began, "A daughter I was only recently reunited with after years of separation." I paused once again as I slowly faced him with a resolute stare in my eyes,

"This is a special and personal

matter for me and my family. Astrid meand deserves to be honored and be

introduced to the public in a special way." My expression turned hard and serious. "This special

announcement won't be made light and simple. I shall introduce my daughter to the whole world with the best and most memorable event."

"Then Alpha, shall we start making the preparations for this event that you talk about? The sooner that everyone knows that Astrid is your daughter, the safer it would be for us. In that way, we could stop the rumors from circulating before it gets bigger and gets out of our

control," he suggested once again.

I pursed my lips as itched to say yes and act behind my daughter's back. However, I don't want to break her trust that is not even fully there yet.

"We can't do that," I shut my eyes as I forced out my answer.

His eyes widened at my answer. "What shall we do then?"

I sighed even more. "When the time is right, I will present my daughter to the world. Until then, I must ask for your discretion. No one can know about this yet."

Liam's brows furrowed. "But the rumor, Alpha-"

"Just do as I say," I raised my voice, cutting him off from his words. "Just make sure that these rumors don't reach our Pack. No one must know this scandalous rumor, especially Astrid, Asha and my son, Andros." Liam nodded solemnly, understanding the weight of the situation. All he could do is just submit to my decisions.