Aurora
I squeezed my eyes shut as a frightening roar of thunder and lightning cracked through the air. The umbrella I held above my head did little to stop the rain, since the wind was blowing it in all directions.
Everyone had already started making their way back home. Wherever home was these days... I let out a sigh as I sunk down onto my knees, uncaring that the mud was staining my black gown.
I was aware of my Mothers silent, yet supportive presence and I shook my head as the ache that I had become so accustomed to during the past few days made itself known within my chest again.
My tears mixed with the rain as I stared at the sparkling marble tombstone looming above the grave. My chest felt tight and constricted as I stared at the words mocking me, taunting me.
“A year...”
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