Rebirth of the Broken Luna A Second Chance at Luna's Heart novel Chapter 405

Chapter 405

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1 turned away from the map in look at them directly.

I know you want to help. I know you feel helpless and scared and frustrated that you can’t do anything at the tality is that the best way you can help is by staying safe and trusting me. Can you do that?”

They exchanged glances-some silent communication passing between them that I couldn’t quite interpret. Then Olle nodded whetantly

“We’ll stay here,” he agreed. ‘We’ll be safe. But Daddy, you have to promise to be careful. You have to promise to come back.”

‘I promise,” I said, even though I knew promises made in the face of combat operations were fragile things that could shatter against

reality,

But they needed to hear it. Needed to believe that I’d do everything possible to return to them.

“Can we help in other ways?” Riley asked, “Ways that don’t involve coming on the rescue mission but still let us contribute?

I considered that, “Like what?”

“We could monitor communications, Riley suggested. “Set up a command center here where we coordinate information between the rescue team and pack security. We have Lumina’s phone, your phone, Zade’s number-we could be the central hub that keeps everyone connected.”

It wasn’t a bad idea, actually. Having someone managing communications, relaying updates, coordinating backup if needed-that would free up the rescue team to focus entirely on the mission without worrying about calling home or updating various parties.

“And Lake could have portals ready,” Ollie added, warming to the idea. If someone gets hurt or if you need emergency evacuation, Lake could open portals to get people out fast.”

“I can do that,” Lake said eagerly. “I’ve been practicing. I can open portals to anywhere I’ve seen clearly or been before. If you send me pictures of the area around the Silvercrest nest, I could have emergency exits prepared.”

I was torn between appreciation for their initiative and concern about involving them even tangentially in a dangerous operation. But they were right that having communication coordination and emergency evacuation options would be valuable.

And it would give them something to do besides sit and worry helplessly.

“Okay,” I agreed carefully. “You three can set up a command center here in my office. Monitor communications, coordinate information flow, and Lake–you prepare emergency portals based on reconnaissance photos. But- I held up a hand to forestall their excitement, “—you do

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exactly what tunina or Ivan tells you. No independent action, no creative interpretation of orders, no deciding you know better than the atults. If I find out you’ve done anything beyond your assigned roles, there will be serious consequences. Understood?

Understood, they chorused, and I could see the relief on their faces)

being given something useful to do.

Good. Now, I need to call Lumina and brief her on the situation. The need to start coordinating with my strike team. You three should get some rest-it youre going to be running communications during the rescue, you need to be alert.”

“We’re not tired- Ollie started.

“That wasn’t a suggestion,” I said, using full alpha authority. “Go to your rooms, rest for a few hours, then come back when I call for you. You’re no good to anyone if you’re exhausted and making mistakes because you can’t think clearly.”

They recognized the command for what it was and reluctantly headed for the door. But Ollie paused in the doorway, looking back at me with an expression far too serious for a five-year-old.

“Daddy? When this is over, when Grandma and Grandpa are safe-can we talk about why they left? Really talk about it, not just the stuff in

the letter?”

“Yes, I promised. “When everyone’s home safe, we’ll have a family meeting. We’ll talk about everything-the territorial wars, the old grudges, why your grandparents made the choices they did. No more secrets, no more half-truths. Just honest conversation about our family’s

complicated history.”

Ollie nodded, satisfied, and followed his brothers out.

I waited until the door closed behind them, then let my carefully maintained composure crack. I braced my hands on the desk, head bowed, and let myself feel the full weight of terror and rage and helplessness that I’d been suppressing for their benefit.

My parents were being tortured by enemies seeking revenge for forty-year-old crimes. I was about to lead a rescue operation that could easily turn into a massacre. My children were being forced to grow up too fast, to handle adult problems and fears that should never touch

them.

And I had twelve hours to figure out how to save everyone without getting anyone killed in the process.

A soft knock interrupted my spiraling thoughts. Lumina entered without waiting for permission, took one look at my face, and immediately crossed the room to wrap her arms around me.

“I heard,” she said quietly. “Thorne briefed me. Your parents were kidnapped, Zade found the werewitch who was with them, and you’re planning a rescue operation.”

I clung to her, burying my face in her hair and breathing in her familiar scent. Letting myself be vulnerable in a way I couldn’t afford to be

with the kids.

“I’m terrified, I admitted. “What if I fail? What if I get there too late? What if I make the wrong call and get people killed?”

“You won’t,” she said firmly. “Because you’re not going in alone. You have Zade, you have your best warriors, you have people who love you and will fight beside you. And you have me, holding down the territory and taking care of our children while you do what needs to be done.”

She pulled back enough to meet my eyes.

“Samuel and Silvia raised a brilliant, strategic, compassionate alpha who knows how to lead under pressure. They’re counting on that. The

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kids are counting on that. I’m counting on that. So don’t you dare doubt yourself now.

awelve hours, I said. Twelve hours to plan something that could determine the future of this entire region.

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Then let’s get started, Laimina said practically. “Show me what you know, let’s work through the logistics together, and let’s bring your parents home,”

I kissed her-deep and fierce and grateful-then turned back to my desk with renewed determination.

Twelve hours to save my family and prevent a war.

I’d faced worse odds before.

I’d survived because I’d learned to channel fear into focus, rage into strategy, desperation into determination.

My parents had taught me that.

Now it was time to use those lessons to save them.

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Reborn From Regret A Second Chance at Luna’s Heart

Chapter 406

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I was in the middle of coordinating with Thorne about equipment needs when my phone rang. Zade’s name flashed on the screen, and I answered immediately.

“What’s the update?” i asked.

We have Shawn secured and he’s been debriefed,” Zade said. “But instead of driving another three hours to your territory, I was thinking we could use Lake’s portal abilities. Think he could handle opening a gateway for six people plus supplies?

I glanced toward the living room where I could hear the kids setting up their makeshift command center. “Let me ask him.

I found Lake arranging laptops and tablets on the coffee table with the careful precision of someone who needed everything to be perfect Riley was testing communication equipment while Ollie organized maps and reference materials.

“Lake,” I called. “Can you open a portal large enough for Zade’s team to come through? Six people plus equipment?”

Lake’s eyes lit up with the eager determination I’d come to recognize. Where are they?”

I relayed the question to Zade, who provided coordinates and a description of their location. Lake listened intently, his brow furrowing in

concentration.

“I’ve never been there,” he said slowly. “But if Alpha Zade can send me a clear photo of exactly where they are-like a panoramic view showing the surroundings-I can use that as an anchor point.”

Within minutes, Zade had sent several high-resolution images of their position. Lake studied them carefully, then nodded.

“I can do it. Give me a minute to visualize properly.”

He moved to the center of the room, closing his eyes and extending his hands. I felt the air shimmer with magic-that distinctive sensation of reality being folded and manipulated. A circle of light appeared on our floor, expanding outward until it formed a doorway about six feet in

diameter.

Through the opening, I could see Zade and his team standing in what looked like a rest stop parking lot. Zade grinned when he saw the portal stabilize.

“Well, that’s convenient,” he said, then gestured to his team. “Everyone through. Carefully.”

Rivers came first, stepping through the portal with only slight hesitation. Then Marcus and Theo, both carrying equipment bags. Lynn followed, looking slightly pale from whatever healing work she’d been doing on Shawn.

Lyn came through next, and I could see the exhaustion etched into his face. Maintaining that mental connection with Shawn had clearly drained him more than he wanted to admit.

Finally, Zade stepped through with Shawn beside him. The teenager looked terrified and overwhelmed, his eyes darting around my home like he expected an attack at any moment.

Lake held the portal for a few seconds after they were all through, then let it collapse with a soft sound like air rushing to fill a vacuum.

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