(Kael)
The memorial hall is packed. Every warrior who can stand is here. Moonridge, Clearwater, and Silvermist together.
The bodies of our dead are laid out. Kim at the front. Ten other Moonridge warriors beside him. All who died today defending our home.
The Clearwater and Silvermist dead have already been taken to the temporary burial site we prepared. Their packs will honor them there according to their traditions.
I stand at the front looking at the faces of the fallen. Warriors I've known for years. Fighters who gave everything.
Kim's face is peaceful. Like he's sleeping. But the wound on his throat tells the truth. He died fighting. Died protecting others.
Rowan is beside me. Thorne on one side. Cassian on the other. All three wounded but standing. All refusing to rest until th
