Alaia’s POV
Things finally calmed down after I spoke to the curious crowd. There were many gasps, as well as tears from some, that my dad was gone. I could sense the sadness in the room. It was palpable and made me wish so desperately that things had turned out differently for him. I wish he could have lived the life he was destined to. Eventually I would have met my mates, that much I know to be true, because the Moon Goddess wouldn’t let us walk through our lives alone. We all had destinies, after all. I just wish his wasn’t cut short by some unknown person who is too greedy for their own good. Although I feel so much sadness, thinking about that also fills me with an immense amount of anger.
Admittedly, it was nice stepping away from the spotlight and into the awaiting arms of my mat
