Drew POV
Roberta cried like I had expected her to, she had grown attached to the little boy, and losing him broke so many hearts. I doubt he knew how much he was loved and wanted. Our group hug broke the dam, every one of us in the room sobbed for the loss of that little boy. Even the strong Zoren wept. I think we all needed to weep. It was not just for the little boy lost, but using him as the catalyst was the needed release.
The pack gathered outside before a large stack of wood was made ready to light. It would be for the three lost warriors and our little brave warrior, parents and loved ones who were seated closest to the fire, would be given an opportunity to throw something on the pyre when the bodies were placed in it.
A nod from me and the wood was set alight, and flames flicke
