Mourning End Part 1 Novels & Stories

Though words elude him in this moment of profound sorrow, his silent vigil speaks volumes of the love and pain that he carries within his soul. “I love you, Audrey -” he finally confesses and then they close her coffin. As the last of the mourners depart, leaving the graveyard empty, the first drops of rain begin to fall, creating a gentle patter as they meet the earth. The sky above darkens, heavy with clouds, and the rumble of thunder echoes in the distance. Kalix stands amidst the downpour, his body drenched by the rain, the cold droplets mingling with the tears that stream down his face.

We are home. THE END

It hit me that long before I had become his kept woman, he had been secretly in love with me. He even moved Ricky's ashes to the most scenic cemetery, designed the headstone himself, and left fresh white lilies there every day. Damien did everything he could to make amends. The man I had known, all sharp edges and cold fury, was gone. In front of me, he was gentle and careful, his eyes pleading like a lost dog finally welcomed home. And still, my heart felt like a barren desert where nothing could ever grow again. Then, Chloe showed up.

"With our finances? You think now is the time to have a kid? And I've told you before that I hate children! I don't want to have a baby with you!" Those words shattered the last bit of hope I had left. That New Year's Eve, the truck that came barreling toward us ended both our lives. In that instant, I felt no fear, only release. Now that we had both been reborn, we had also made our choices to stay away from each other. There was no reason to cling to the past. I pushed the check back toward her. "No need. I don't take things from strangers." She frowned, confused and a little offended. "Lucas, what do you mean? You think I'm a stranger?"

My voice broke on the last word. And that was it. I stepped back slowly. Lucien was there immediately. Not pulling me in. Just close. Ready. Kael’s jaw tightened slightly. Riven’s gaze softened. Valerie wiped at her eyes. The burial continued. Slow. Respectful. And when it was time I watched them lower her. That was the moment. The one I wasn’t ready for. My chest tightened sharply. Breath catching. Because this This was final. “She’s gone,” I whispered.

His clenched fists finally relaxed, and he turned to the door before walking out. Everything Zach had depended on these past few days had finally collapsed, leaving nothing but ruins behind. Wade watched Zach leave, saying nothing other than hugging the urn even tighter. I looked at my hands. They were starting to fade at the edges. Wade's tears fell on the urn, and I could somehow feel the warmth. I floated to his ear and whispered, "Bury me under that tree by the door, Wade. I'll stay with you. So… Don't be sad anymore, okay?"

I ask him as tears fill my eyes. "A life for a life," Faris moans painfully. "Take care of my child." Endora is frozen in shock as she looks at Faris’s lifeless body beside mine. Now is my chance, I think to myself, but once again, I am too late. A beam of light hits Endora in the chest, and she falls to the ground. I look over my shoulder and see my mother with her hands held in front of her and tears streaming down her face.

The mourners began to move forward, forming a line to pay their respects. Iris slipped her hand into mine, offering a comforting squeeze. I glanced at her, and she smiled weakly, her eyes red-rimmed from crying. As the pallbearers began to lower the casket into the ground, a faint rustling sound filled the air. The sound of dirt hitting the metal echoed through the silence, a haunting reminder of the finality of death. I felt a wave of grief wash over me, and I closed my eyes, trying to hold back tears. Iris's grip on my hand tightened, and I knew she was there for me, supporting me through this difficult moment.