Ch. 31..35: Reclaiming My Broken Luna Chapter 31-35

Chapter 31: Old Life

Astrid's POV

I lay awake on my bed with my eyes wide open, unable to turn back to sleep. It's extremely early, the sun hasn't even risen yet. I used to wake up at this hour of the day every single day back when I was still a Luna. My body clock is yet to adjust to the new life that I have. In my days as a Luna, I used to wake up before the sun could take its place in the sky to work until late in the night.

Back then, I would work for hours straight without any time to rest, but now all I had to do all day was rest.

Drystan and Nova refused to let me do any work just because I was pregnant. They are treating me like I'm a disabled person.

I know that it is unreasonable of me to complain that I'm doing nothing, but my body is just not used to doing nothing.

I miss my job, I miss having tasks that I had to complete throughout the day. I feel like I'm only wasting time every day.

Even though it was not time for me to wake up yet, I stood up and cleaned my bed knowing that I won't be able to bring myself back to sleep.

I decided to go out for a morning walk even though it was still dark inside and everyone was still probably asleep especially since they had to go to bed late last night because of the party that we had.

I breathed in fresh air as I enjoyed the early morning breeze and I took a walk just around the packhouse. I decided not to walk too far, remembering the bad thing that happened to me the last time that I strolled not too far from the Pack borders.

As I was strolling just outside the packhouse, I stepped back and hid at the corner of a wall when I heard footsteps coming.

I didn't know why I hid, I just acted on instinct when I realized that I was not alone. I thought that everyone was asleep except for me.

"Remember what I told you. If you fail to convince them to believe that Astrid is dead, then I will kill your family and wipe out your whole pack. Is that clear?"

My brows furrowed together when I recognized that voice. Isn't that Drystan?

I took a peek from the wall to see what was happening.

"Yes, Alpha," the two men who were subdued by the Pack Warriors spoke in unison.

I don't think I've seen them before. I think they are not members of this Pack.

"Show their way out," Drystan commanded to his warriors.

I watched them leave until they were out of sight.

When they were gone, Drystan finally sighed and a troubled expression crossed his emotionless face.

"Who are they?" I popped out of my hiding place when Drystan was left on his own.

Drystan looked so startled that he stared at me like he was looking at a ghost. A-Astrid?" he stammered, still adjusting from his shock. What

are you doing here?" he voiced out.

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"I couldn't sleep so I went out for a walk. Who were they?" I asked him as I glanced at where his men disappeared.

"You shouldn't be out here at this time of the day," Drystan tried to change the topic.

He held me by my shoulders and carefully pushed me inside the Packhouse. He is trying his best to change my line of attention to stop me from asking any questions.

Seeing that he was acting like I saw something I shouldn't have seen, I was more convinced to ask him questions.

"I've never seen those two men before. Are those spies?"

Drystan stopped in his tracks and averted his gaze on me. Seeing his reaction, I knew I guessed the right answer.

"Who sent them? Are they here for me?" I asked him in a calm voice even though anxiety was slowly rising up from inside me.

Killian didn't believe our lies did he? Killian is still after me, he still thinks that I'm alive.

Negative thoughts flooded my head as Drystan took time to answer my simple question.

Even though my voice was fine, Drystan still saw through my eyes.

"Astrid," Drystan sighed. "It's okay, I have sent those spies back to convince Killian that you're dead. I'm sure he would believe it this time now that he got more evidence,"

Drystan tried to assure me.

'So that is what the threat was for.' I thought to myself when I remembered his words that I overheard in their conversation earlier.

"Trust me, Killian will believe it this

time and he will finally stop going after you. won't let anything bad happen to you ever," Drystan continued to assure me with his words slowly calming me down.

I bit my lower lip and jumped into his arms, hugging him tight. Drystan was surprised when I suddenly hugged him, but I needed a hug to calm me down right now.

"Thank you, Drystan. I owe you so much. If you need anything from me, just tell me," I whispered to his ear.

Drystan only softly caressed my back in return. I know he doesn't want anything from me. Which is why I do not understand why he's helping me.

"Astrid I had something to tell you," Drystan spoke.

I pulled apart from our hug when I noticed the seriousness in his voice.

"Giselle actually sent the other to spy to investigate on you. I thought you should know. Is there any reason why Giselle would be so interested in you?" Drystan broke the news to me.

 

Chapter 32: Dinner

Killian's POV

I twirled the pasta with my fork with a bored expression on my face. I had no appetite to eat, but my mother forced me to join her for dinner.

I thought she had something important to say to me, but I was surprised when I saw that Giselle would be joining us for dinner.

My Beta had mentioned to me before that my mother and Giselle are getting along pretty well.

I also noticed that the two of them have been spending so much time together in the last week. I just pretended that I hadn't noticed this and busied myself for work.

There are a lot of things I had to handle anyway so I got no time to spare for other matters.

"Killian, you've gotten so thin. What happened?" Mother sounded so alarmed as she looked at my face. "Giselle, why are you not taking care of my son?"

I was about to tell her that I was fine. I have just become busy lately, but I was stopped short when she suddenly asked Giselle a weird question.

Take care of me? Why is it Giselle's job to take care of me?

Giselle softly smiled and dabbed a napkin on her mouth as she slowly faced my mother. "I'm sorry Mother, I've been doing everything I can to support him. Killian, are you not eating the meals that I have sent for you?" Giselle questioned me. I was tongue-tied as my eyes darted back and forth between my mother and Giselle. "What is going on here?" I asked them cluelessly.

I already had a bare guess of what could be happening here, but I'm still not sure if that is it. I hope it's not it.

Giselle has been sending me freshly cooked meals on time in my office and she even has snacks brought in between meals for me. Sometimes, she would also send along little things as a token for me.

I never placed any meaning on that. I thought she was just sending those things because she's just genuinely concerned about my well-being.

How could I pay attention to it when she never personally delivered anything? Her assistant would come to my office to deliver everything on her behalf like it wasn't something personal.

If only I knew that they had been planning something like this behind my back, I wouldn't have accepted anything under her name.

I thought I made things clear to her the first time she tried to make a move on me. I never expected that she would win my mother's heart and use her to win me too.

"What is happening here, mother? Are you planning something that you haven't discussed with me again?" I asked my mother in a stern voice.

My mother has the habit of doing things of her own will. Even though I am already the Pack's Alpha, she sees me like I am just his son.

"Is this something that we even have to discuss, Killian? Astrid is dead, the Pack needs a new Luna. What better candidate there is aside from Giselle who is already carrying your own child?" Mother spoke straightforwardly. I gripped my fork tightly until my knuckles turned white.

Last week the spy I hired to investigate the Nightsong Pack came back with the news that Astrid is dead... for real.

Until now, my wolf still couldn't accept that his mate was dead. He keeps on insisting that he could still feel a faint connection with her.

It only made Drystan's explanation have more sense regarding how a wolf could fall into denial when his mate dies.

"Our Pack members are not even demanding a new Luna yet," I scoffed at my mother.

"Look at you, son! You barely eat, you barely sleep. Your Beta has told me that you have been working extra and taking night shifts ever

since Astrid left. You can't keep net

going like this, Killian. If you continue like this you will get sick and the

Pack will lose their Alpha also," my mother countered with a crease on her forehead.

I dropped my fork on the table and stared at my mother directly into her eyes. "What makes you think that Giselle could help me and lessen my workload, mother? She doesn't have any experience in anything like this. It would also be more troublesome that I had to teach her everything," I rebutted even though Giselle is

currently with us.

"You don't have to teach her anything. I've been training her to work as a Luna for the past week and she exceeded my expectations. I assure you, she would be a better Luna than Astrid."

I frowned at my mother's words.

Where could find a person that is

better than Astrid? Ever since she

left, I learned to appreciate her more and I realized how much I have looked down on her. I made a huge

mistake in letting her go.

"I don't think that the Pack members would think the same as you," I muttered in a disinterested voice.

"That's why I called you out for dinner," my mom answered. "I want you to give Giselle a serious task that could gain her recognition in the pack. Give her something that is easy for a beginner like her." My mouth fell open in disbelief when I heard her words.

 

Chapter 33: Simple Task

Killian's POV

"Why do you look so surprised, Killian? Don't you want the mother of your child to become the Luna? This isn't just about you or the Pack, Killian. You need to do this for your child. I don't want my grandson to grow up in a broken family," My mother added when she saw the hesitation on my face. I glanced at Giselle who had kept her silence the whole time. Her head is also lowered, she's too ashamed to lift her head and look at me.

"Time is moving, Killian. Before you know it, your child will be asking questions. I don't want my grandson to be confused when he grows up. As much as possible, Giselle should ascend as a Luna before her pregnant belly could turn visible. Understood?" My mother demanded. I chewed my bottom lip as I assessed everything.

Deep inside my heart, I'm still hoping that Astrid would come back and claim her title, but I know that would never happen.

Astrid is already dead and I have to accept that. Letting Giselle ascend as the Luna would be a sign that I have already accepted her death.

Besides, aside from Giselle, there's no one out there who could be a better Luna. Choosing Giselle will make my life less complicated since she's already carrying my child.

Even though what happened to us is a mistake, the baby is innocent and I need to fulfill my role as a father to him in the best way that I could.

"I'm handling a task that is exactly as what you have described," I finally answered in defeat.

"Our Pack is trying to form an alliance with the Frostbite Pack. I've already negotiated everything with them and the only thing left is a signed pact between our Packs.

I've never met the Frostbite's Alpha before and we have never visited each other's Packs. All that Giselle needed to do was visit the Frostbite Pack and meet its Alpha then come back with the signed Pact. That would be easy since I've already finished negotiating with them," I explained to them.

My mother beamed happily when she heard my words. "This is great news! Forming an alliance with another Pack is a huge thing. If this alliance gets credited to you, the whole Pack will believe that you are capable of being the Pack's Luna," my mother spoke excitedly with her eyes on Giselle. Giselle softly smiled. "Thank you, mother."

"No need to thank me, you just have to do your best in this. Although this is a very simple task, you still need to leave a good impression on Frostbite Pack. You still have a lot to learn, but you don't have to worry, I will help you." Giselle smiled at my mother's words. Astrid has formed so many alliances with so many Packs before without the help of anyone. She learned everything on her own with everyone against her.

My mother never liked Astrid, so she never took the time to train her or teach her anything.

Although, my father taught her some things until he died.

In our family, it is only my father who likes Astrid. He treated her like his own daughter because he saw her potential and value, something that it took me so long to realize. Maybe if it wasn't for my father who supported Astrid, she wouldn't have lasted long as my mate.

"It's finalized then... I will send an email to the Frostbite Pack soon. I would tell them that Giselle would come to visit them with the pact that is yet to be signed." I told them.

My mother eagerly nodded her head. "That's great! The soon that we have this Pact signed, the sooner we can plan Giselle's ascension."

"Are you all right, Giselle?" I asked her when I saw the uncomfortable expression on her face.

It immediately vanished when I interrupted her.

"I'm alright, just a bit excited," Giselle forced out a chuckle.

Even though she's smiling, I know she's not feeling well about this. Giselle and I dated for so many years back when I still did not know that Astrid was my mate.

I know it when she's worried or hiding something. My mother is too caught up in her own excitement to even notice anything.

"Are you sure?" I asked Giselle once again, and this time she couldn't answer.

"You don't have to worry, Killian. Giselle could do this already. I wouldn't ask such an important task from you if she isn't," my mother answered for her and Giselle never corrected her.

Even though everything is settled

already, this is still a very important task. The Frostbite Pack has high standards and they don't just form alliances with any Pack. Just a little mistake could change their Alpha's mind.

The Frostbite Pack's Alpha seemed enthusiastic about signing the pact with us though. I doubt that anything could go wrong. Even if I send an omega there, they could trulygo

I

back with a signed pact.

I couldn't stop looking at Giselle since the uneasiness in her eyes never left her expression. I wonder what is making her feel so anxious about meeting the Frostbite Pack.

"Visiting a Pack, meeting the Alpha,

what would be so difficult about

that?" my mother even laughed. "Oh I'm so happy that Giselle is having my grandson. Our bloodline would get tainted if that Astrid got pregnant."

 

Chapter 34: Favor

Astrid's POV

The entire day, my thoughts were constantly racing back to Drystan's statement that Giselle had sent a spy to ensure that I was dead and I couldn't get past over it. I don't know why Giselle would still be so concerned about me when I already left the Pack.

Thinking about it made me remember that Giselle hadn't been on my mind recently. Giselle has slipped my mind because I have been preoccupied with Killian. As I thought about her, I remembered the time when she drove past me right after I left the Pack.

That was the last time that I saw her, and I would never forget her last words to me.

"Of course, I wouldn't miss to see you go down to dust. You are just a rogue now who has nowhere to go. You will be dead soon."

At that time, I never held meaning to her words. I foolishly believed she was merely trying to provoke me and add salt to my wound.

As I pondered her words, however, I began to question if she really meant her words or if she was simply saying those things out of spite.

She seemed very sure that I would die soon, if my memory serves me well. She did not sound like she was wishing me death. She knew that I would be dead. Additionally, rogues attempted to assassinate me on that exact same day. That night I would have been dead had it not been for Drystan.

Could Giselle have any connection to that incident?

I have been thinking about it. Rogues rarely attack in groups, and they won't normally just stumble upon roads or stay near Packs.

It seemed unusual for me that they "coincidentally" just found me. It's as if someone specifically told them to kill me.

"Astrid."

Someone burst into my room, and I nearly leaped out of my chair. I glanced around to see Nova grinning down at me. "N-Nova," I stammered out

I always crave for cotton candy whenever I see her hair.

"How are you feeling?" she asked me.

"I've been feeling great," I told her with a smile.

Despite the fact that I still do not know what happened to me last night, I still felt perfectly good physically.

Although my body is still weak, I'm not in any pain so there's nothing to be worried about.

Nova calmed down when she heard my response. "That's good," she replied as she plopped down on the edge of my bed.

Did Nova just came all the way here to check on me?

"Actually, I came here to ask you for a favor," Nova spoke, her voice barely above a whisper as she hesitantly lowered her gaze.

I chuckled softly when I saw how shy she was with all the things that she had done for me. I owe her so so much.

"What is it?" I asked her softly.

"It's about Drystan. You were a Luna before, right? I just hope you can help him," Nova answered without glancing at me.

I couldn't help but crack a smile when I heard her complaints. Even though Nova is already an adult, even I consider her to be a young kid. Not just because she is much younger than me, but because she also looks like one. She's just so adorable, and with her pink hair, who would have taken her so seriously?

Obviously, I never said those things. aloud. I adore Nova for just the way she is. She is like a sparkling champagne that bubbles with enthusiasm, and she leaves a lasting impression of joy and positivity on those around her.

"I'm sure you've noticed it too, right? Drystan is handling everything. He is training our Pack Warriors every morning and then he has to handle reports and domestic disputes. He is also in charge of our Pack relations. He is doing everything by himself," Nova tells me exasperatingly.

That's true; I have noticed it, too. I rarely see Drystan in the Pack because he is always stuck in his office doing work.

But the fact that he was doing everything by himself was news to me. I had assumed Nova was also responsible for managing some pack affairs.

"I've been asking him to give me some of the tasks that he has, but he never trusts me with Pack matters. I know he is getting tired of doing everything by himself, but he always refuses to receive help from me.

You were a Luna, so I think he would listen to you. He knows how capable you are. Could you kindly speak with him, Astrid? Would you mind assisting him, please?" Nova begged me with her hands clasped together "Of course, I would help him. No need to plead with me, "I said, rising to my feet.

Nova jumped up and down in happiness like a little kid before wrapping me in a hug. "Thank you, thank you so much, Astrid. You're a lifesaver," she thanked me happily.

"If I could, I would have handled it

myself. Remember when I told you how Drystan took it as his role to take care of me since my sister died? think he doesn't want me to help because of that, too," Ngva spoke with a melancholic voice Which made me speechless

I guess Drystan just doesn't want to let down his mate.

 

Chapter 35: Unexpected News

Astrid's POV

I knocked on the door of Drystan's office.

"Come in," I heard him shout inside, so I twisted the door open.

"Astrid?" He looked up at me with surprise on his face, not expecting to see me. "What are you doing here?" He asked me.

"I came to ask how I can be of help," I answered him straightforwardly as I looked around, admiring his office.

This is the first time I've ever been inside Drystan's office. I didn't expect it to look so cozy with a fireplace in the corner.

At the side, he has a display cabinet where all of his medals and trophies are placed.

Drystan was an overachiever. Not only was he smart, but he was also a talented student.

He participated in a lot of extracurricular activities, made his name in sports, and even won many contests.

Even with his grand achievements, it wasn't enough to make him the Alpha of the Silvermoon Pack.

"You should be resting in your room, Astrid," Drystan spoke softly as he brought down his gaze back on the papers that he was working on again. "You shouldn't be playing jokes like this."

"I'm not joking," I retorted as I pressed my palms at the edge of his desk. I craned my neck to steal a look at his papers. "What's that all about?"

My eyes widened when he suddenly scrambled to take away his papers from my prying eyes.

"This is confidential information, Astrid," Drystan told me firmly with a flustered expression on his face.

"I thought I was already a member of this Pack?" I retorted.

"Y-you." Before Drystan could complete his sentence, someone interrupted him.

"Alpha," someone rapped at the door, making me look behind. "The snacks are here," an omega spoke while carrying a tray of food.

I pushed myself off Drystan's table and watched as the omega placed the snacks on the small coffee table at the center of Drystan's office.

My lips stretched a little when I saw two cups of tea and two servings of cookies, which meant Drystan called the food in when I arrived. He meant for me to stay.

"Thank you, Melda," Drystan gave the omega a soft smile and a soft nod, which she returned with a nod before leaving.

My eyebrows shot up with astonishment when I heard Drystan call an omega by name. I believe this is the first time I've ever seen an Alpha who knew an Omega by their name.

"Have a seat, Astrid," Drystan pointed at the couch placed in front of the coffee table, and he stood up from his seat to move to the couch in front of me.

"I was a Luna before I became a member of your Pack, Drystan." I spoke first before he could even take his seat. I'm always locked up in my room doing nothing all day. My body is not used to doing nothing if there are some tasks that I could handle, just give them to me."

"I'm doing well on my own, Astrid. You don't have to worry about such things. You should just stay in your room and focus on your recovery," Drystan replied, which aroused anger inside of me.

"I'm a pregnant woman, not a sick person," I snapped at him. "I understand why you are not allowing Nova to handle some Pack matters, but there is no reason for you to hold back against me." Drystan's eyes snapped back at me when he heard my words.

"Nova came to me this morning and

told me that you have been raising the Pack all by yourself," I interjected, cutting him short. "You're handling Pack governance, military affairs, and even the Pack relations. You make yourself sick if you keep doing all of that by yourself. Since I have experience in this field, you can pass down the other tasks to me."

I used to handle those tasks before, and I know how daunting and time-consuming the tasks could be

When I was the Silvermoon Pack's Luna and Killian's assistant, Killian delegated most of the tasks to me, leaving almost no work for him to do.

He only ever handled tasks that required his presence or his name and signature on it.

Not to mention that the Silvermoon Pack is a huge Pack. The Nightsong Pack's tasks could be nothing compared to the tasks of the Silvermoon Pack.

Before I could receive Drystan's response. Another person knocked on the door once again, interrupting our conversation.

"Come in," Drystan muttered weariedly.

I sighed before bringing the cup of tea to my lips and sipped it a bit so that the new guest wouldn't mind me.

"Alpha," Drystan's Beta turned his attention back to his Alpha after glancing at me.

"What is it?" Drystan asked him with a bored expression on his face as he sipped his tea.

Drystan's Beta looked constipated as he stood beside Drystan, which only meant that he had no good news to bring. "The Frostbite Pack has refused to form an alliance with us." Drystan turned tense, and stress crossed his expression, which just showed what a big deal this was.

"What is their reason?" Drystan finally gave him his full attention.

"They never made things clear with

us, but I heard that the Frostbite Pack's Alpha has been negotiating an alliance with the Silvermoon

officially signed anything ye-vel.ne

Pack. Although, they haven't