Stone Circle it means family

Laurel nodded as Valette said that she was part of the family. Laurel wasn't entirely sure what to believe; on the one hand she believed Valette, but on the other hand she was afraid of Greyback, so afraid. She contemplated asking if Greyback was really back as Patriarch and if it could happen again and what would happen if he would try to kick out Laurel? Would Valette step in? Of course not, you are useless to them. You are nothing to them. You are everything to me, though, love... She winced, though it was hard to tell why, and nodded. I guess that's true, she said, the words coming out forced and awkward. She's on to you. She knows the truth -- that they mean nothing to you, too. That I mean everything to you. Laurel tried to combat his voice in her head but it was so hard, especially trying to keep up the conversation with Valette. His words were so stupid and nonsensical and yet they made more sense than anything in the world because hadn't she taunted him and what if those words were true? It would be the end of her.

She swallowed thickly and responded to Valette's words about Xan: Yeah, he's... He's something, alright. She thought back to their last conversation, when he had said that he wanted to be there for her. Was he truthful? Would he be there for her? She wasn't sure, and she was afraid to find out, honestly. But what else did she have in this world? Laurel opened her mouth, contemplating telling Valette that they were lovers, once -- hadn't she already told Valette that, before they got together? -- thought of telling her to keep Charles away from her -- but that would only enforce the possibility of getting kicked out -- thought of telling her who his father was -- did she even know him? of course you do, love! -- but in the end, she got stuck between everything and couldn't figure out why she wanted to tell her matriarch anything at all. She closed her mouth again and smiled awkwardly instead.