Emberflame Ridge The Fires Remains

She shook her head. Not at all, she murmured. Just someone who's been through too much heartbreak for one lifetime. Losing a mate was one thing, but Lily couldn't even comprehend the pain of losing a child. It just wasn't something she could measure yet. She knew, though, it must run incredibly deep.

How strong Pema was to still be standing here! Lily didn't know if she could do it, herself.

I'm happy you're here with us, she said, smiling. Is there anything you need from me to feel more comfortable? What sort of things are you interested in? Everyone seemed to have various strengths, and Lily wanted to try and cater to them all, even if they were off the beaten path. That just made them even more interesting, she thought.