Chapter 81

"I know that what I have asked from you is not something to be taken lightly, so I do not expect you to allow me to lead you tonight or even tomorrow. But that's not what's most important. This evening is about honoring the fallen." He turns to me, his hand raised, and when I take it, he pulls me in front of him. "My mate, Carina, has told me of your customs, how you walk barefoot in the woods during a full moon to walk among the dead." My head snaps to look at him, my eyes growing wide. I never told you that. Danyal, I don't want to do this. Ignoring me, he looks up to the gray sky, the moon just visible behind the winter clouds. "Tonight is a full moon. Tonight we will walk among the dead and say thank you for their sacrifices. Tonight is about embracing our heartache and tomorrow is about moving on, rebuilding this great land and those who occupy it." Although they are still hesitant of Danyal and his pack, they arch t