Golden Glade When no one is left

Heartha awaited Shalon's words. There was a sadness in her eyes, one that worried her more. Shalon sent up another howl for someone who was missing, but Heartha doubted that was the reason for Shalon's feelings. 

Heartha gulped when Shalon began speaking. Crime. What happened? She didn't want to think about it, but as it turned out she didn't have to. Because Shalon continued. She gasped at the next words. "Rowan..." she whispered, her eyes wide in disbelief. This was a bad dream. But she wasn't finished. Heartha could feel tears forming from her eyes. Alder had...no, she couldn't believe it. She wouldn't believe it!

And neither did another wolf, apparently Alder's brother. Heartha wanted to agree, yet said nothing. For she couldn't. She was choking on any words that tried to form.