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.

that my grandmother was the only family member I have left. I needed his comfort the most. I have

seat beside me which I left vacant for Killian because I was

thought in the years that we've been together, he would at least feel concern for

able to see my grandma while she was alive. I thought he

I was stupid for hoping that Killian would show care for me

should we start the funeral?" Someone came

Drystan heard me because he was sitting beside me. Tears that I thought I had already used up sprang up again and streamed

and I heaved knowing that this would be the

to me as he handed me his handkerchief. I took it willingly and used it to wipe my tears and snot away without feeling embarrassed

bit when Drystan suddenly caressed my back to comfort me, but

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

would have been a mess. Thanks to his hug and comfort,

Drystan never left me.

condolences, Drystan just stood by my side, ready to give

I packed everything up, Drystan helped me without saying a

felt understood and

muttered under my breath and gave him a small

"Everything will be okay. I'm sure time will heal you," he adds when he still

my head slightly, accepting his

to Killian?" He

have been dying to ask me that question,

at him and continued to pack the excess things

told him anything yet.

around to see who the late visitor was only to find out that it was Killian. Killian looked like he ran in his wolf form to come all the way here. His

face turned blank as I locked gazes with him. The funeral was over, he didn't need to come. Annoyed with his presence, I stormed out of the place and

a bouquet of flowers in his

to take care of. It was something

and turned on my heel to

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.

wasn't enough to