I was left alone, burdened by their hope and my own desperate need to find her. For years, I searched. I prayed to the Moon Goddess every night, hoping for a sign. I begged for her to bring Liana back, even if just to give me closure. But nothing. It was like Liana had just vanished, leaving me to chase a ghost. And honestly, I thought I was losing my mind. How could I not, when one of the people I loved most had simply disappeared from the world?
Then one morning, after fifteen years of searching, a letter came out of nowhere. It was a wedding invitation.
My hands trembled as I opened it, recognizing the handwriting immediately.
Tears welled up in my eyes as I read:
["To my dear sister, Alicia,"]
[“I’ve waited so long for this moment, and I hope you can forgive me for being away. I’ve found my mate, and he’s the greatest man I’ve ever known. The Moon Goddess must have known I needed him in my life. I’ve finally found happiness, Alicia. Please, come to my wedding as my family. It wouldn’t be the same without you by my side.”]
She was alive. All this time, she was alive. I couldn’t stop the tears from falling as I read her words again, and again, like they might disappear if I blinked.