Silvertip Mountain And You Let Her Go

He shook his head side to side quickly. You are not useless, Odette, he said firmly. He was obviously not saying the right things, but he refused to give up. Every pup goes through this period of adjustment. You're old enough to understand what's going on, but you're not old enough to stop what's going on. It isn't your fault, though. Nothing is you're fault, he said. Was he ever going to get through to her?

Realization dawned on him when she confessed that Solemn would give Odette his shares. That's why he hadn't been getting enough food. It sounds like your brother sacrificed himself for you and your siblings... He made that choice. You couldn't force him to eat, he explained. 

We can hang out longer, if you want, he said softly. Or I'll walk you back if you're ready, he added. He figured this was a very difficult conversation for her, and it was a lot to take in, especially when he was trying to change her mind on something she obviously felt very deeply about.