Stone Circle I'm so used to letting go

making some assumptions.... please message me if i need to change anything :)

The minutes stretched into hours, and yet Siarut hardly noticed. Eventually, @Valette came to the mouth of his den, uttering a soft word to notify Sia it was time for the funeral. With her, @Greyback's, and @Leta's help Siarut was able to carry the pups to the Stone Circle. He now stood at the foot of her grave, staring at the newly turned dirt. Sela, Kallik, Taktuq, and Ikiaq at his feet, they hadn't been officially introduced to the pack, nor would they for a few more weeks. Aside from the trip over, and the trip back to the den; Siarut kept them close. Pulling them back if they tried to wander, and offering anyone who came close a warning glance.

The widower listened solemnly as Valette spoke. He didn't wail or sob, but remained stoic, even as tears silently fell. The Pilgrim. Siarut could feel his jaw clench, trying to keep his overwhelming emotions at bay. A panic rising in his chest. This was it. She was really gone. Of course he had seen her body. But this made it official. For the first time his eyes lifted to the tips of the stones, and further, gazing longingly at the stars above. She was really gone.