To My Beloved Seraiya
I'm sure you have many questions. The first being how I knew of my death. In short, I met Sasha a friend of Kyra's and she saw my future. At first, I believed I could change it. I believed I could find another way, but I soon realized that was impossible. I'm sure you're angry with me, or even disappointed and I'm sorry for that. But anything I did I did because I loved you and nothing would ever change that.
Seraiya stood in front of her mirror straightening the black dress she wore. Today was the day of the funeral, the day Amani's body would be burned In front of all who loved her.
I don't know what comes next for you
Seraiya suddenly heard a knock on her door then it opened just enough for someone to poke their head in.
"Are you ready?" Zack asked looking at Seraiya.
And I can't tell you to just get over my death when I know that will be impossible for you.
"No" Seraiya replied "but do I even have a choice?" she asked him.
Just know that I don't want you to hold yourself back.
"Not really," Zack said solemnly.
Be free, find love.
"Let's go," Seraiya said walking over to the door.
You said in the past how you believed you would never find a mate you said you thought you didn't deserve true love
Zack put his arm around Seraiyas arm and walked her down the stairs and outside. It was a beautiful day. Some would say the perfect day to have a funeral. But Seraiya didn't care. This was all a ceremony she was only there because of Amani.
But I know the moon goddess wouldn't be the god to make you suffer by living alone.
"How are you?" Piper asked walking over to Seraiya and hugging her forcing Zack to step away from her. Zack could only watch her. She was absolutely beautiful.
Even if I couldn't be the mate you found after you turned 17 I know whoever your mate is will be the luckiest person in the world.
Maybe now that Amani was gone Zack might still have a chance with Seraiya. No. He shook those thoughts away how could he think like that Amani was his friend and Seraiya was still his friend how could he think about finally having the chance to be with Rai when she just lost her mate even if she didn't know Amani was her Mate yet.
And who knows? Maybe she or even he is closer than you think.
"When does it start?" Seraiya asked as Piper finally released her from the hug.
"Whenever you're ready you're the one who will be lighting the fire after all," Piper told her
"Why shouldn't it be her alpha?" Seraiya asked.
There's also just one more thing I need to tell you Seraiya
"Then let's get this started," Seraiya said looking at the crowd that surrounded Amani's wrapped up body.
I know that when you finally decide to take action you'll go after anyone you see as an enemy with full force.
Seraiya walked over to the wood pile that surrounded Amani's body which lay on a wooden table.
I know the power you hold and I know how far you are willing to go with it
Seraiya just stared at Amani's wrapped body for a moment tears formed in her eyes, but she held them back.
"Are you sure you can do this?" Damien asked suddenly appearing next to Seraiya and whispering in her ear.
Seraiya looked back at the crowd that watched her then back at Damien. His red eyes showed how much he cared about her feelings. "Do I really have a choice?" Seraiya asked him.
You always have a choice
"You always have a choice," he told her.
Don't let yourself lose control don't go too far
Seraiya turned to the crowd. "Today we honor Amani Stark" Seraiya yelled.
"She was the kindest sweetest and most caring person I knew" Seraiya continued. "She sacrificed herself… so my brother would be safe" she added. "And that sacrifice will never be forgotten.
I know you will never forget me
"She will never be forgotten," Seraiya told them.
Live your life, Rai
Seraiya turned back towards Amani's body. She just stared at it for another moment before she closed her eyes finally letting tears escape her.
Don't live for revenge but live for the love I know you'll find one day. Live for me.
Seraiya raised her arm, fire suddenly appeared on the wood and slowly trailed from one piece to another.
Don't let the fire consume you
Suddenly the fire began to grow higher and higher faster and faster.
"I will always love you" Seraiya whispered to herself as the fire reached Amani's body at long last.
Never forget I will always love you even if I couldn't be your mate you will always be mine
Seraiya stood watching the fire burn for hours. Even after all had left, even when her family tried to force her inside she was there just watching the fire burn, watching the smoke blow away in the slight breeze and smelling not only the burning wood but Amani's burning skin. She felt she had to. She felt this was her punishment.
The fire finally burnt out around 6 the next morning. She stood not moving from that spot for 14 hours. Finally, Zack dragged her inside and sat her in her bed.
"You insane you know that right?" He told her giving her a look of concern. "I read the letter," Seraiya said looking up at Zack.
"I wasn't her mate but that was how she saw me," Seraiya told him through tears. "Good I can't do this anymore" Seraiya cried hiding her face in her hands. "I loved her so much," she told him. "I loved her so much I would have gone the rest of my life without a mate if it meant I could be with her" she confessed.
"But now she's gone forever and I'll never see her again and I'm alone" she continued. Zack grabbed her hands and looked into her teary eyes.
"You are never alone," he told her.
TO BE CONTINUED