Never Say Goodbye (Sequel To NSN. Twilight Fanfic)

Chap Fourteen

The picture above symbolizes Rashed's pack saying goodbye to him. This chapter is dedicated to BigDreams91 for letting me put her in my story.

Chapter Fourteen

Robin's POV

Six male Shifters held Rashed aloft on their shoulders. A sign of honor for their fallen brother and leader. Wails pierced the air, the mourning period lasted a week before a new leader stepped forward.

More death would follow in Rashed's wake because when a position opens many stand to fight for it.

This was always a dangerous time. Randy squeezed my hand. I knew he wouldn't participate in the bloodshed. He was happy in his position, plus he knew I would be fine since I was mated.

Bella on the other hand? She smelled like Rashed, he had claimed her as his own, and since he wasn't here to protect her she would be singled out. When a new leader arose she would be killed. Most likely by a jealous female who wanted her position of power. If the male who won wasn't mated? He might take Bella as his, kill her children, and replace them with his own. Male lions did it do as to bring the female back into heat.

The funeral procession ended in a large clearing. The dirt was blackened from previous funerals. Fresh wood build up into an interlocking pattern which Rashed was gently placed upon. The harsh scent of gasoline burned the inside of my nose but I remained still.

Silent tears ran down Bella's face. Her hands never leaving her stomach and she was extremely pale, making her eyes seem huge. All this stress wasn't good for her or her cubs.

Jared threw the torch. A brilliant ball of flame rose up, engulfing the body of a noble male. Everyone stood a silent vigil until it was just ashes left. Whispered conversations crept up all around and the pack started to drift back to their dens to comfort he living. I didn't see her move until she was in front of me. Bella shuffled forward like an old woman or a female in shock. Her knees buckled and she fell forward onto the ashes. A soul sucking scream left her mouth. We all felt the extent of her pain then with a shocking sense of togetherness. We were Pack in this moment but it quickly drifted away.

The clock started ticking. Males gave other males hard studying glances, comparing strength and weaknesses. It's started.

I looked back down at Bella. If she didn't leave soon she would become a target, if she wasn't already.

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Short but necessary. What are your thoughts? Send a comment my way. VCF!!!

Yours S.A