Redhawk Caldera Bringing her body home

Once the hole was large enough, Sebastian took the initiative and closed his mouth gently around Tiger's scruff. Elwood moved to help him, nudging against her shoulder so that her body slipped into the grave. He then stepped back, and immediately felt Finley's presence against his side. He bowed his head, closing his eyes and leaning into his mate as Sebastian suggested that they say their final words.

He watched somberly as Finley shared her last moment with her sister, whispering something that was indistinguishable but would not have been understood by the other wolves anyway. Only when Finley had withdrawn with tears in her eyes did Elwood peer down at his sister-in-law. "Goodbye, Tiger," he murmured softly.