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.

he should be the first one to comfort me after the person who raised me had just died. He knows that my grandmother was the

left vacant for Killian because I was still hoping that he

Giselle, but I thought in the years that we've been together,

the reason why I wasn't able to see my grandma while she was alive. I thought he would come and at least apologize for

hoping that Killian would show care

should we start the funeral?" Someone came and whispered

whisper, but Drystan heard

shoulders shook and I heaved knowing that this would be the last time

it willingly and used it to wipe my tears and

suddenly caressed my back to

I need is warmth. Thankfully, he didn't push me away. Instead, he hugged me back and continued to rub my

have been a mess. Thanks to his

Drystan never left me.

their condolences, Drystan just stood by my side, ready to give me comfort whenever I needed

was done and the guests had left. As I packed everything up, Drystan helped me without saying a word. His silence was

I felt understood and I do not have to feel

you, Drystan," I muttered under my breath and gave

will heal you," he adds

head slightly,

happened to Killian?" He asks

ask me that question, but he waited until I had turned

my gaze at him and continued to pack

anything because I haven't told him anything yet. I'm not planning to tell him

turned around to see who the late visitor was only to find out that it was Killian. Killian looked like

The funeral was over, he didn't need to come.

with a bouquet

because I had something I needed to take care of. It

turned on my heel to

than to be on your mate's side at the time that she needed you the most?" I shot back

it wasn't enough

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