THE REBIRTH OF SERENE

Chapter6 Last respect

He woke up feeling headaches and tried to get up from the bed. My alpha, don’t stress yourself; you need to rest. No, I can't. I lost Luna with my unborn child. How do you expect me to rest? That is not possible. I understand my alpha, but there is nothing you can do about it.

I need to talk to my pack; I need to let them know what to do next. Don’t worry, my alpha. Your beta Charles will give the people your message on your behalf; just tell me what you want them to hear. Ok, I want you to tell them that their Luna will be buried today. Tell them to gather themselves this evening to give their Luna the last respect she deserves. I will deliver your message as you said.

Wait one last thing, I want my wife statue built in front of the castle. Okay, my alpha, is there any other thing? No, you can now leave. The beta Charles walked straight to the hall and blew the horn so loudly that many people gathered to hear what the beta Charles had to say. The great people of night moon, the alpha sent me to tell you that our Luna will be buried this evening. You all should all be present this evening to give our Luna her last respect.

That is all for now. You all can now leave. The people were so sad, and some people were saying what was really going on. First, the alpha lost his only child; now his wife and his unborn child are dead. How will the alpha cope with all this? I feel pity for the alpha. Same here; let go and prepare.

Beta Charles went to inform the maids to prepare for the visitors that will be coming for the Luna burial and to order the security guards to tighten up their security posts. The alpha was dressing up for the occasion when he stepped out of his room. His guard was all behind him, including his beta Charles.

He went straight to the podium, where a group of people gathered to listen to him. He stated, I know you all had the news about the death of my Luna; her death shocked me. Today we are going to give her last respect for being a caring Luna and a loyal Luna to her kingdom. After giving his speech, he went down the stairs with a piece of wood on his hand and fire on it. He walked slowly to his wife and unborn child's bodies, weeping uncontrollably as his beta Charles tried to calm him down.

He got close to his dead wife's body. I know you and my unborn child are in a safe place. I want you to know I will always love you. You will forever remain in my heart, and you will remain the Luna of this king even after his death. No woman can take your place, I promise you. Rest well, my Luna. He put the fire on her dead body and moved back while watching Luna burn.

He wept bitterly. Some of the people in the village also cried, saying we will miss you, our Luna. You were so nice to us, always showing us love. They all threw flowers on the floor to show their last respect. Alexander could not bear it anymore. He turned in the other direction as he walked slowly to his room. The guards followed him.

He continued to weep beta. Charles got closer to him and held his hand. My alpha, you need to be strong for health purposes and for your people. You know the people of the night moon need you more than before. I know it is not easy, but you have to be strong, my alpha. Thank you, my friend. You have been so good to me. You serve me and the kingdom with loyalty. Thank you very much. You are welcome. I am always here for you.

If there is anything, just let me know. No problem, my friend. He continued to walk as he got close to his room. He turned to Charles. I would like to be left alone; no problem. I will not be able to attend any visitors or any meetings. I want you to take charge of everything. Still, I get myself.

I will do as you instruct. He opened the door and closed the door behind him. Alex felt bad for what she had done. She refused to attend her sister's burial because she had betrayed her. She wept and cried for her to forgive her. I didn’t really wish to do this to you, but I don’t really know what came over me.

After everyone has left, she decided to pay her last respect to her. I know you are not happy seeing me hear, but I am very sorry for what happened. I only came here to pay my last respect to you. You have been a good sister to me. You showed me so much love even when I didn’t deserve it.

But how did I pay you back? I paid you back with pain and frustration and even took the lives of your children and yours. I feel ashamed of myself. Please kindly find a place in your heart to forgive me. She dropped the flower on the floor.

She walked back to her room. Alexander woke up and opened the door. He walked straight to where she had been burned to ashes. He went to pick up her ash, which had been put inside a container. He held it close to his heart and fell to his knees, crying, I will forever miss you.

Charles saw him weep and went straight to console him. You need to be strong; your cry will not bring her back. Your crying is going to affect your health; we don’t want anything to happen to you. Please be strong for your people. Stand up and let me escort you to your room.

I don’t want the people to see their alpha crying. He stood up and walked to his room. Charles I will be leaving a bodyguard close to your door in case you need anything. Thank you.