C22 TWENTY TWO

Alexa's Point Of View

"We're gathered here tonight to send a kind soul back to the goddess who brought him to life. Moribus was kind hearted. The most innocent man there is..."

I felt Isabella's grip on my hand tighten and I looked down. She was trying so hard not to cry. I bent down and picked her up.

"It's okay," I assured as I patted her hair. She leaned on my shoulder as she cried silently