Silvertip Mountain The truth shall set you free

She didn't immediately look appalled like he thought she might. Instead, she looked confused. Had he not explained it right? But, by her question, he knew she was right on the money. He nodded. Yes. Your Mom understood what was happening, and while she was really upset that Solemn died, she was trying to make sure that you, Odette, and Stoic wouldn't, he explained. 

I know it's a tough lesson to learn for one your age... But, your Mom's death help the rest of us live. If there had been another way, if there had been other food, you must know I would have never done what I did, he said, hoping she would understand and not hate him. His heart felt like it was breaking all over again.