Time twisted

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Iduna POV

"My condolences, Miss Bessford." The last of visitors left. I nodded as I stood my ground, my legs shivered not to the coldness, but to the bare of my heart.

I stood by her grave as the village came by and send their solace. I don't know how long could I last standing here, appearing to be thankful for their support. I wasn't, I wanted to be lying on her bed, waking up to find that this was a nightmare.

Just in a day, I hadn't proved myself to her and she just went away. I shut my eyes to prevent any tears from falling, she wouldn't want to see me in this way, I have to be strong.

"Iduna, let's go home." I felt the tug on my arm as Lord Husan pulled me.

"Milord." I shook my head.

"You stood long enough. Your body has to rest." He said, displeased.

I knew if I don't sit soon, I would crumbled on myself. I held my hand out, implying to wait.

"Just a minute." I kneeled towards her grave, patting on the freshly carved stone. This is the first moment I had with her since last night, when she passed on.

No last words. Not even a breathe. Not even a goodbye. She is being cruel as always.

How can I do without you?

The doctor said she had died due to impact. The Phiaberries may had help with the cause as it weaken her body.

I was mad, boiling mad, refused to believe that she had just died that way. Lycanwolf had the same reaction, he didn't knew what he did, he didn't meant it. But what is done is done.

Then from rejection to utter shocked, he felt her body and whimpered away. I avoided his eyes and told him to scram, never to come back. None of this would have happened if he let it go.

I scattered flowers over her burial, lavenders, her favourite, calming and soothing. It didn't help much in my case as I poured out at that spot, my heart is aching, my mind is messed up, my mouth yelped out an ugly cry.

I was unknowingly brought back to my home. Only to wake up to knocks on the door and the real world. It's those investigators, I remember they wanted to talk to me.

They bluntly asked me on what happened yesterday, though they seemed worried for my state. I answered vaguely, only answering yes or no questions. The investigators left, seemingly wanting me to clear my mind as they didn't get much, saying they will return tomorrow.

Barely eating anything. I retreat in her room, her scent is somehow still here. I pounded on the bed, rolling slightly to feel her presence in her sheets.

My eyes then spotted the trunk which was brought back from Hastigaths. Unlocking the latch, I lifted open the cover to find it overpacked.

Mint oils, chocolates, clothes, blankets, candles, and the fruity candy. I then saw a note slid at the side, pulling it out I realised it's from Brianna.

Iduna! Are you back in arendelle? Give my greeting to Miss Marilyn would you? It took me.....

I failed to read to the end as my eyes blurred up. There is no one to give the greeting to, I felt so lonely...so lonely and tired...

A loud thud came from downstairs. I wiped my eyes and looked outside, it's pitch dark outside. Is it morning already?

I slowly head down with difficulty as my legs shook. The knocking got harder, seemingly could break the door if I don't stop them soon.

I opened the door to see only one investigator, "Yes officer?" My voice came out cracking, parched, I feel like dumping water down my throat.

The investigator didn't moved. I squinted my eyes, the familiar green eyes.