a P

ept all night, and I changed into a simple black dress,

as cold. He had left for a Pack council meeting, and

s. Aiden's funeral would be handled quickly and quietly,

istair Sinclair, Dorian's grandfather. He was the only person

my la

enter of the Pack lands. I found Alistair sitting beside

rise before turning heavy with sorrow. "Kira," he sai

hold back finally fell. "Elder... Aiden... something happened to

ace grew with every word. When I finished, he slammed his staf

force without a protective ward i

orian's assistant, Jessic

me to inform you that Aiden's funeral will begin in half an hour.

attend a celebration for the child

pression chan

an that if he still sees me as his grandfather, he will cancel that ridiculous party immediatel

ned pale. She quic

He pressed a hand against his chest, his face tightening as pa

, helped him sit properly

owly recovered. His ha

end." His voice remained firm. "Now go. Go and say your fin

l ceremony, attended only by me, Elder Alistair, and a few elderly

the earth with my own hands. The

hide the truth about Aiden's death and cover up what really happened dur

inst my chest. I would protect th

ed for someone to escort me back to the Alpha House to rest. As I wal

red his grandfather's order, and the grand hall rem

hold Aiden's ashes, and be alone, so I took the path through the b

without hesitation. It was not a gentle or hidden kiss, but one filled with desire. Her arms wer

already with another woman. The last trace of hope I had for our ma

Our eyes met across the garden. His expression remained cold, showing only

. A smile with no warmth left in it.

n Sin

n, there was nothi