Stone Circle Time to say goodbye

Vinnira caught up quickly with Phiipa and shot her sister a worried glance as she drew up beside her. Someone was dead, and it could only be Steady. What would they do without him? Was Valette fit to lead on her own, so soon after the death of her mate? It was an overwhelming situation, and Vinnie drew closer to Phiipa to both offer comfort and take what comfort she could.

She stared at his body, eyes tracing the strong lines of his face. He was marred in death, but not diminished. It hurt to even look at him and remember the proud creature he had been.