"One does not ask to die in the middle of their life. One does not kiss their child on the cheek, take their mate in hand, and together seek death. Lilian and Akeno lived full lives. Happy lives. They walked these very grounds, hand in hand; love glowing around them."They were great trackers, Akeno a great warrior. They will be missed by not only their pack mates but also their only family, their son, Josh." I can feel his eyes on me but I refuse to look at him. "Rest assured, Lillian, Akeno. I will take care of him in your absence." I bite my lip, feeling several more pairs of eyes on me. Eyes whose connected lips say nothing now. Said nothing ever. Will never say a thing. "May you love from above. May the Goddess guide you home."I stare blankly at the fire in front of me. Somewhere, beyond the flames and under the ceremonial wrappings, are my parents. I can't even smell them over the smell of the flames, ashes dancing in the air from the burning wood.My fingers feel numb, clutchin
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