Reclaiming My Broken Luna (Astrid and Killian) novel Chapter 253

Astrid’s POV

I stared at my food, pushing the scrambled eggs around my plate, forcing myself to take a bite even though I had no appetite. The nutritious breakfast spread that would usually excite me to eat didn’t appeal to me today.

On top of that, I feel under the weather from lack of sleep. After the tension last night, it took me some time to fall asleep and to make matters worse, I had to face Killian first thing in the morning and eat breakfast with him in front of our guests.

If it wasn’t for the guests, I wouldn’t have to join them for breakfast. I feel bad for the time I wasted that could have been used to train the Warriors instead.

“How was your stay? Did you all have a good sleep?” Killian’s voice broke through my thoughts, smooth and practiced, as he turned to our guests.

I remained silent as I kept my gaze on my food, afraid to steal his attention or make eye contact with him that I wasn’t ready to face.

“Yes, Alpha. Thank you for your warm welcome. We didn’t have any problems so far,” Alpha Damien replied, his smile genuine as he continued to eat.

“That’s good to hear,” Killian responded smoothly. “If there’s anything you need, please don’t hesitate to ask the Omegas. I’ve instructed them to serve you well.”

Alpha Damien nodded with a smile, appreciating the Silvermoon Pack’s hospitality.

“Is the food to your liking?” Giselle chimed in. Her voice was soft and inviting. “If there’s any food that you’re craving to eat, I can ask our Pack chef to cook it for you.”

“It’s okay. You cooked enough food. Our stomachs are full already,” Vanessa replied without meeting Giselle’s eyes.

Giselle’s face brightened suddenly, and she stood up, drawing our attention. “It just so happens that I have some chamomile tea that I personally sun-dried. I would like everyone to taste it and hear your thoughts.”

Killian smiled enthusiastically. “My wife’s tea doesn’t disappoint. You should taste it while you’re here,” he said. His eyes sparkled with pride as he turned to Giselle. “Giselle, go and give us a taste of your tea.”

Giselle smiled excitedly before she moved gracefully to fetch the tea.

I felt a familiar ache in my chest as I watched her leave with a compliment from Killian.

In the years I was married to Killian, I never received a single compliment from him. I had always performed my duties well as his Luna and as the trainer of his warriors, yet never had he looked at me like that — filled with admiration.