Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 3: Funeral

Astrid's POV

My eyes had been swollen red and puffy from endless crying. My grandmother was the only family member I had left. Now that she's dead, I am left all alone.

Since I'm the only one left, I am in charge of her medical expenses and I have been busy preparing for her funeral all alone.

I've never stopped crying since my grandmother died.

Still, I hated myself.

What's the purpose of preparing for her funeral and crying after she died when I wasn't even there by the time that she needed me the most?

In her last days, I wasn't even there to comfort her.

My precious grandmother doesn't deserve a granddaughter like me.

I held back my tears as I gathered my grandmother's favorite foods together and placed them near her casket.

In the happy memories that I had when I was little, I wasn't all alone. I always had my mom and grandma to rely on.

That didn't last long though, eventually, my mother died and my grandma had to shoulder all the responsibilities and raise me on her own.

Having only each other to rely on, my grandma and I became very close. She is the person closest to me, the person to whom I also owe my life.

I was pulled back from my thoughts when someone placed a hand on my shoulder. I thought it was Killian, but when I looked up I felt disappointed to see Drystan.

"Condolence," Drystan muttered under his breath as we locked gazes.

I just gave him a slight nod. My heart is too heavy to say anything.

I looked around to search for Killian. The guests are piling up already to share their condolences, but he's still nowhere to be found.

me after the person who raised me had just died. He knows that my grandmother was the only family member I have left. I needed his comfort the most. I

the empty seat beside me which I left vacant for

we've been together, he would at least feel concern for me especially since I was just bereaved of

she was

hoping that Killian would show care

funeral?" Someone came and whispered to

to delay the funeral any longer. It's better to conduct the funeral while the people who truly cared are here." I answered in a soft whisper, but Drystan heard me because he was sitting beside me. Tears

knowing that this would be the

me his handkerchief. I took it willingly and used it to wipe my tears and snot away without

back to comfort me, but eventually, I relaxed since he was

turned around and enveloped him in a hug. Right now, all I need is warmth. Thankfully, he didn't push

his hug and

Drystan never left me.

just stood by my side, ready to give

I packed everything up, Drystan helped me

understood

muttered under my breath

will be okay. I'm sure time will heal you," he

head slightly, accepting

happened to Killian?" He

must have been dying to ask me that question, but he waited until I had turned emotionally

averted my gaze at him and continued to pack the excess things that I bought for my grandmother's

told him anything yet.

out that it was Killian. Killian looked like he ran in

he didn't need to come. Annoyed with his presence, I stormed out of the place and left

me with a bouquet

something I needed to take care of. It was something I couldn't get away

turned on

up at my sides as I narrowed my eyes at him. "Was there anything else more important than to be on your mate's side at the time that she needed you the most?" I shot back at him. His eyes met mine and for a

wasn't enough to