Fifty two

OCTAVIUS POV

"Millie, I am sure she will enjoy the ice cream," I repeat as calmly as I can.

My nerves are shot, and all I want to do is comfort my mate. But Millie just won't stop. It's getting ridiculous, but I know the old Omega is only trying to please. If it were any other day, I would have more patience, but not today, not after watching Sara mourn.

I have never seen anyone cry as much as she did today. With each tear, my heart broke more and more for her. Every second of the service felt like hell.

"Good. I want our Luna to be as comfortable as possible during this time, Alpha. I remember how I felt when I lost my mother. The grief never really disappears," Millie says as she hands me a water bottle.

I look at the bottle curiously, and Millie gives me a sad smile.

"I imagine she cried quite a bit. She is probably dehydrated," Millie explains, and a wave of gratefulness erases my irritation.

"Fuck. Thank you, Millie. I didn't even consider that. She probabl