The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 150

Alissa Soleil's POV

"Ma, look how pretty the flowers are" I said.

We were in a botanical garden and there were so many pretty flowers inside.

"They look lovely, dear" she said with a smile.

Ma looked at the floweres as well.

She looked at them as her eyes sparkled in awe.

"Which flower do you like best? Maybe we can grow it at home" I said.

Ma smiled.

"That sounds like a good idea" she said enthusiastically.

"I really like this ones" she said and pointed to the marigolds.

"Marigolds?" I said.

Ma nodded.

"Yes" she said.

"Why marigolds?" I asked curiously.

Ma smiled and she looked at me.

"They remind me of you" she said.

"It says here that marigolds represent power, strength, and light that lives inside of a person. It's so you" she stated with a giggle. I smiled.

"Does it now?" I said and hugged her.

Ma smiled and she tucked a lose strand of my hair behind my hair.

"It does because you, my dear, you're the power, strength and light in my life" she said.

I smiled wider and kissed Ma on the cheek.

We both giggled in joy at the happy moment.

Then, I woke up.

I pushed myself up the bed and looked around.

Everyone was still out and I had fallen asleep.

I sighed and I sat at the edge of the hospital bed.

It was a memory of Ma and I.

I miss her so much.

I looked at the wall of my hospital room.

It's my last day here.

I get to go out.

As soon as I do, I'll need to go to the funeral watch Ma's burial.

She wanted to be buried next to her husband.

She told me that before.

It will hurt to say goodbye but I have to.

She's gone now.

Tears streamed down my face and my heart squeezed inside my chest.

It hurts so much.

I never expected her to leave so soon.

I imagined that she'd watch River grow up but it's not possible now.

I cried quietly as I reminisced my memories with Ma.

We were together for 13 years and those 13 years were so special to me.

I can't believe she's gone now.

I haven't even brought her to the Palace yet.

I was supposed to bring her to visit.

Now, I won't be able to do that.

I have so much regrets.

If only I knew that she'd be gone so soon after River is born...

I miss her so much and I don't know what to do.

I was never good at handling losing a loved one.

The door opened and I looked to see Luke.

He saw me and immediately rushed to me.

Then, he kneeled in front of me.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"I miss Ma" I sobbed.

Luke sighed and he stood up and hugged me.

I hugged him back tight as I buried my face in his stomach while I sobbed.

After some time, I finished crying.

I took deep calming breaths and looked at Luke.

"Where's everyone?" I asked.

"Your parents are waiting outside with River. Everyone else is in the cemetery" he said.

I nodded then I pulled myself together.

I got up and Luke made me hold his arm to support me.

We walked out of the hospital bedroom.

The nurses I passed by said their condolences and I gave them a small nod.

I got to my parents and mom was carrying River.

"Do you want to hold him or should I?" mom asked me.

"Please hold him for me for a while, mom. I don't feel too good yet" I said.

Mom smiled at in an understanding manner.

Then, we made our way out of the hospital and into the parking lot.

I settled in the shotgun seat and Luke got in the driver's seat.

"We're going now" he said and I just looked out the window.

We drove away from the hospital and I just stared out the window.

Then, after a few moments, I saw a flower shop at a distance and I caught a glimpse of familiar flowers.

"Luke, stop the car" I said.

Then, I looked at Luke who glanced at me with a confused expression.

"Stop. I need to get something" I said.

Luke drove to the side and stopped the car.

As soon as he did, I got off.

"Alissa, where are you going?" Luke asked as he came after me.

I turned around and looked back at him.

"I'm buying flowers for Ma" I said.

Then, I continued to walk over to the flower shop.

I looked around and there were so many pretty flowers inside.

I was reminded of the botanical garden.

Then, I saw the flowers that caught my eye.

Marigolds.

"What can I help you with today, miss?" the shop keeper came to me.

"I'd like to buy all your marigolds please" I said.

She seemed surprised but she nodded.

"We'll get you the marigolds this instant" she said and left to get the marigolds.

Luke also came in the store then he came in with 2 wallets on hand.

"You need to pay" he reminded.

I almost forgot I didn't have my wallet on me.

I grabbed my wallet instead of Luke's.

I'm sure he would insist on paying if it was for something else but this was for Ma and I wanted it to be from me.

The shop keeper got all the marigolds she had and I paid.

Luke carried the big bouquets of marigolds for me and he placed it in the back.

Then, we both went back in the car and he started driving again.

I looked at the blue sky as I stared out the window of the car.

After some time, we arrive at the cemetery and we all got off.

I went to the back and got the marigolds for Ma.

We walked over to where Ma will be buried and everyone else was already there waiting for us.

I felt like my heart was breaking into pieces even more.

How do I even begin to say goodbye?

We reached the spot and Cal walked up to me.

Then, he stood beside me.

A priest blessed Ma's grave and after that, they were going to bury her with her casket.

Cal stopped the workers for a moment then he looked at me and approached me.

"You need to say goodbye before they bury her" he whispered to me.

I nodded.

I crouched down.

I've been with Ma for 13 years.

When I felt lost, scared, helpless, depressed and hopeless, she was the first person I met that made me feel alive.

I was a stranger to her yet, she took me in and cared for me specially when I was stuck in the hospital bed after almost dying.

She didn't give up on me when everyone convinced her that I didn't have a chance.

She waited patiently for me and ever since then, she's become the light in my life.

To her, I was her light.

I don't think I ever got to tell her that she was also mine.

I wish I was able to but now...

"It's time, Ma. You will finally be able to reunite with your husband and wife" I said as tears fell from my eyes.

"Thank you" I said.

"Thank you for the 13 wonderful years that you spent to me" I continued.

"I will never forget our memories together. I will never forget the lessons you taught me in life. Most of all, I will never forget you" I said.

I wiped my tears as I continued.

"I know that wherever yiu are right now, you're happy and I know you'll be watching over me. Over us" I said.

"Please watch River grow up from above. And I will tell him everything about you" I continued on.

"I will miss you so much. It's time to rest. I love you, Ma" I said.

I forced myself to smile.

Then, I let the marigolds go as it fell to her casket.

Luke helped me up and we watched Ma's burial.

Goodbye, Ma.

After a few hours, we all left.

We got inside the car and I was spaced out until we got to the hotel.

"Luke insisted on staying at a hotel for a little while and I agreed.

I knew it would be better for me and River.

When we got to the hotel suite, I went to bed.

Then, I basically cried myself to sleep.

I woke uo in the afternoon and River was sleeping in his crib beside me.

I pushed myself up and sat at the edge of the bed as I stared at him.

I walked over to River and gave him a kiss.

"Are you hungry?" I turned around and saw Luke.

I nodded.

"Come on" he said and we went to the dining area.

Luke prepared me something and I ate it.

Well, barely.

"I need to get clothes from the house" I said.

"I can let Bry get it" he said.

"I want to get it myself" I insisted.

"Ali..." Luke said.

"Please" I begged.

He sighed and nodded.

"Okay but I'll come with you" he said and I nodded.

After that, I spent some time with River.

Then, we called mom over to look after Luke while we went back to the house.

I looked out of the car and just spaced out until we reached the house.

Then, Luke and I both got off.

I used my keys to get inside and as soon as I did, memories came flashing back.

I looked around and felt like breaking down again.

Luke held my hand and I looked at him.

"Come on. Let's get what you need" he said and intertwined his hands with mine.

I nodded and we headed to my room.

I got my clothes and as I was going to get something from my nightstand when I saw the letter there.

I picked it up and sat down on my bed.

"What is it?" Luke asked.

"I don't know" I said with a shrug and I opened the letter.

As soon as I opened it, I saw mom's handwriting

I slightly gasped as I opened the letter with shaking hands.

To my dearest daughter, Alissa Soleil

I wanted to cry then and there.

But I continued to read the letter.

My sweet girl, if you're reading then the inevitable must have already happened. Your Ma isn't getting any younger, unfortunately. I've been feeling off these past few months and I knew there was a chance that this moment will come soon. But then, we found out the you were pregnant and I knew I had to hold on even if it was just until after you've given birth.

I covered my mouth with my hand as I started sobbing.

I'm sorry, my love. I cannot stay to watch River grow up. I will watch up above instead. Please do not cry over my passing for a long time. I want you to continue to be happy. I want you to continue to live your life. I want you to visit more places and eat at more restaurants. Take River with you. It'll be fun, I'm sure.

I smiled as the tears continued to fall.

You've changed my life forever, my dear Soleil. I am so thankful for the many years we spent together. You are my miracle in life. Don't ever forget how much you mean to me. I wish nothing but the best for you. I will continue to care and watch over you from above. Please remember and reminisce our happy memories together when you're feeling down because of my passing. I don't like seeing you sad. My only wish is that you live your life happy, healthy and contented. I'll be more than happy with that gift.

I reached the end of the letter.

I love you, my Alissa Soleil. Yours truly, Ma Mildred.

I smiled and hugged the letter as I sobbed.

Luke sat beside me and hugged me.

After another session of crying, we left the house with my clothes ans the letter Ma wrote for me.

We got inside the car and we passed the park.

"Luke, stop" I said.

Luke stopped the car on the side.

"Why? Did you want to buy something?" he asked.

I shook my head and got out of the car.

Then, I walked to the park whew we walked to everyday.

"Where are you going?" Luke asked.

"Just follow me" I said.

Luke followed me and I sat down at our spot.

"What are we doing here?" Luke asked.

"Watching the sky" I said and looked up.

Luke sighed and sat beside me.

The stars looked so pretty tonight ans I was reminded of the first night I spent wit Ma.

I smiled.

I wonder which star Ma is.