Raziel POV
"Ladies and gentlemen, family and friends,
We have gathered here today in the sacred presence of the Moon Goddess to bid our final farewell to Luna Queen Venila, the beloved ruler of Salvador. As we stand beneath the gentle, silver light of the moon, we are reminded of the grace, strength, and wisdom that Luna Queen Venila brought to her people throughout her reign."
My fists clenched tightly enough to draw blood as I watched the priestess perform the final rites for my mother. She was still alive when I found her lying in a pool of blood after being stabbed multiple times, and she had chosen not to heal herself.
"Mother, mother," I shouted her name, desperately hoping to save her life, but she stopped me.
"My time is over, son. There is nothing more I can do. I am glad I
