Kiara:

The past few days have been trying for everyone around us with the passing of Boris and Rufus's injury. Rufus got better after a few days, but he is still at the hospital. Zane transferred him to a hospital in Efla.

Today is Boris's funeral, and Zane has been mute the entire day. We are back at Boris's place with the entire family present.

"You are doing just fine," I say to Zane, who has been sitting for hours without a word. The thoughts of my pack members going into exile hurt, but I ...