Reclaiming My Broken Luna (Astrid and Killian) novel Chapter 47

Astrid’s POV

“Enjoy everyone, and I hope you’ll have a great stay in our Pack,” I flashed my pretty smile to the crowd as I stepped off the podium.

The crowd gave me a round of applause right after I ended my speech. The whole time that I was speaking on stage, I could feel his intense gaze boring holes at me, making me feel uncomfortable the whole time.

The moment I stepped off the stage, I could finally feel my whole body again.

“Don’t forget to breathe, Astrid,” Nova chided when I reached her off the stage.

My heart had finally relaxed, and I could breathe properly again after I had escaped everyone’s attention.

I gripped Nova’s warm hand for support. Nova didn’t say a word as I gripped her hand tightly with my icy-cold fingers.

I’m glad that Nova is here with me. She never left my side even though she also has her own personal life. She stood by me, willing to support me.

“I need to take a break,” I muttered under my breath.

“Of course, I’ll go inform Drystan,” Nova answered.

I nodded my head and proceeded to the nearest exit. I took a few deep breaths when I reached the back of the venue, as if I’d finally learned how to breathe for the first time.

Staying inside the crowded venue with all the people I have known before made me feel strangled. I felt suffocated by the pressure. I feel choked up thinking that Killian is there with them.

“Looking for an escape?” My body froze up when I heard someone speak behind me.

When I turned my head around, my eyes widened when I saw Killian. I instantly snapped my head forward so he wouldn’t recognize me.

“Just… taking a break,” I drawled out, hoping he wouldn’t figure me out by my voice.

I stiffened when I heard him shuffle behind me. “So you are the person in charge of the preparations, huh? You did a great job. Everyone didn’t expect this excellence from the Nightsong Pack.”

I smiled. I know that the other Packs are looking down on us just because the Nightsong Pack is relatively new and is still trying to build its name in our society.

This is the exact reason why I chose a luxurious theme for the event, and I even prepared a buffet for the guests. In that way, our guests will have a changed perspective towards us.

“Except for me, though, I didn’t expect anything less the moment I found out that you are the person in charge,” Killian added.

I fidgeted my fingers when I heard his comment. My heart started to thump loudly in my chest again without knowing if Killian had already recognized me or not.

As I took a few steps away from him, I did not expect the next thing that he had done.

“I, Killian Sullivan, accept Astrid Zorensen’s rejection as her mate and Alpha,” Killian declared in a firm voice.

As soon as he completed his sentence, a burning sensation flowed through my veins as the last bit of connection that his wolf had with me was cut off. I gritted my teeth, and I clutched my heart as I held the pain in.

Is this the reason why he badly wanted to know who I was so he could accept my rejection and fully cut his connection with me?

A tear escaped my eye as I slumped on the ground in pain.

“I know it’s you!” Killian shouted as his face contorted in pain. “You can always lie to me, but the mate bond never lies.”

My face turned red as I held back the pain. “You were right. So, are you happy now?” I shot back at him, “Is this what you wanted? Is this the reason why you wanted to know who I was?”

Killian’s eyes turned wide. “No, this is not what I want. I—“

“Astrid!” Nova yelled in panic when she saw me writhing on the ground.