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.

to comfort 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 have been waiting long enough for

seat beside me which I left vacant for Killian because I

the years that we've been together, he

my grandma while she was alive. I thought he would come and at least

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

should we start the funeral?" Someone came and whispered

hard. "There's no need 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.

be the

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

my back to comfort me, but eventually, I relaxed

around and enveloped him in a hug. Right now, all I need is warmth. Thankfully, he didn't push me away. Instead, he hugged me back and

been a mess. Thanks to his hug and comfort, some of the pain in my heart had melted

Drystan never left me.

just stood by my side, ready to give me comfort whenever I

up, Drystan helped me without saying a word. His silence was like his comforting hug

helping me, I felt understood and I do not have to feel alone

muttered under my breath and

he pauses. "Everything will be okay. I'm sure time will heal

head slightly,

Killian?"

dying to ask me that question, but he waited until

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

him anything yet. I'm not planning to tell

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

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

after me with a bouquet of flowers

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

on my heel to face

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 quench my