Criminal Love - Alastor X Female Reader

Chapter 19 - Mama

Art credit: @_nedned_x om twitter.

"Hello, mother," Alastor greeted, kissing his mother's cheek respectfully. "How are you, my dear? How is your wife?" She smiled warmly, her eyes twinkling with adoration.

Alastor's cheeks flushed slightly. "Mother, please," he chuckled nervously. "I was merely hinting if I might be blessed with a grandchild in the near future."

"There is no news of that nature to share at this time," Alastor replied.

"Well, Alastor, I must say, I am quite proud of the gentleman you have become," Tara remarked with a hint of pride in her voice.

You entered Alastor's childhood home, knocking politely on the door. "Hello, Tara," you greeted warmly.

"Oh, my dear, please call me 'mama' now. We are family, after all!" she exclaimed, embracing you with open arms.

You laughed softly, accepting her affectionate gesture. "Thank you, mama. I am doing well. And yes, before you ask, Alastor treats me wonderfully. I am truly fortunate to have him as my husband," you replied, turning to Alastor with a loving smile before she could question how he's been treating you.

"Oh, wonderful news! I'm so happy this has finally happened. Watching you two fall in love had been remarkable to witness from Maria and I. You two were definitely made for each other." Tara proudly said

"Now that we are both present, I was contemplating -" As Tara was making her way towards the kitchen, her speech began to slur, and her body abruptly collapsed onto the floor.

You stared with wide eyes in a state of shock, while Alastor swiftly rushed to her assistance. "Mother!" Alastor exclaimed in a tone filled with concern and worry.

"Tara?" You stuttered out.

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You slowly crouched down beside Alastor, placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Alastor, sweetheart..."

After the funeral, everyone respectfully departed to their homes.

However, Alastor remained at the burial site, unable to bring himself to leave the place where his mother had been laid to rest.

He was gazing at her gravestone, reading the epitaph repeatedly.

His face was devoid of any emotion, and it caused you concern. Your cheeks were still damp from your tears. "Let us return home..."

"I would be grateful if I could have some time to myself." Alastor responded calmly.

"Al -" "(Y/N), for your own safety, I would prefer to be left alone." Alastor stated more sternly, his gaze shifting towards you.

His eyes, usually filled with warmth and life, now held a profound emptiness, devoid of any light or emotion.

"Sure... sweetheart. Just... please be safe, ok?" You said.

Alastor averted his gaze, directing it back to the gravestone of his mother.

With a sigh, you rose to your feet and departed, leaving Alastor to grieve alone.

As you made your way back home, you gently closed the door and slid down against it.

"Oh, dear god... why did you take her from us so soon?" you uttered in a choked voice, breaking down into tears.

The loss of Alastor mother felt like losing your mother all over again. You recalled how Alastor had held you all night, and now you felt guilty for leaving him alone, even though that was what he had wished for.