Alannah sank back down to the ground next to her mate and took his hand. “I love you, baby.” She put her hand on her belly. “I got our pups from here on out.” She leaned over their joined hands and wailed. “I will miss you every day.” I hugged Carly closer and pulled Rowan to my side. I needed to feel my family, to know they were safe. Nix and Megan were hurting; their soft calls bounced around in my mind. I threw my head back and released a long, mournful call.
The back door opened again, and more voices joined my call. The sad melody flew up into the sky until it faded into oblivion, chasing after Ternen’s soul on his final journey. I opened my eyes as I turned to see my mother and friends.
My stomach unclenched as I saw my mother walk out, helping Wendy out. Toya followed, with her a
