Chapter 40

IZZY POV

The Funeral Rites were scheduled for that night.  In the werewolf culture, it was custom to do the Rite immediately after death, however Jenna had insisted that her sons be home for their father’s Rite.  And now we were going to do both of their parents together.

Mom helped me pick out an outfit.  I wore a long black dress with a white fur lined cape over the top.  I put on leggings and snow boots; the ceremony takes place outdoors and on a lake.

The bodies of the Alpha and Luna were gently washed and dressed by my mother and the triplets.  I sat on my bed hugging Stella while that was taking place.  I could feel the sorrow pulsating through the mate bond, and I was at a loss as to help my mates.  I felt like their sorrow was crushing me.

The bodies were put into long boats and then carried through the woods to a lake that was tucked back into the Packlands.  I had seen it on my run with Heka and made