Shadows of Heart : The Awakening
Her fingers tightened around it as tears blurred her vision.
“We’ll remember you,” she whispered, placing it into the flame. The fire flared briefly before settling, as if accepting her offering.
Cassius placed a hand on her shoulder, his touch grounding her. “They would be proud of you,” he said softly.
The ritual ended with a solemn howl, the mournful sound rising into the night sky. Zoe shifted into her wolf form, her silver fur glistening under the moonlight, and let out a long, keening howl. The others joined in, their voices blending into a symphony of grief and remembrance.