Pyre

I made my way back to my room and called for Kaira. If I was going to be locked in the house, at least she could keep me company. The hours slipped by as I told Kiara stories of life in Alaska. She was so excited to hear about adventures I had been on with Makya, that I found it easy to talk to her and simply reminisce about the trips I had been on with him. we laughed and giggled the afternoon away and all too soon, the dusky twilight of evening began to fall across the room. Kiara became quiet and nervous as she stood.

“They are coming.”

“Who?”

“Arvin and Gray. It’s time for the funeral. The whole pack is gathering.”

I opened my mind to Stella and together we began to listen to the pack link once more. All at once, I could hear what sounded like distant base drums start to thrum out a steady cadence.

“The warriors have begun the ceremony. They will hunt soon.” Kaira said, a shiver visible as she began to pace. As she did, I began strapping o