The torch was placed on the pyre. I watched, along with the large crowd as it ignited. Elder Marcus muttered something and the two men pushed it away.
As it floated on the lake, I couldn't help the dark thoughts that clouded my mind. Xavier was given a proper ritual, but I wondered if the fire would be hot like the flames he would meet if he went to hell.
I glanced beside me at my mate. Quinn had his blank gaze on the burning pyre. It was so eerie how the fire reflected in his eyes.
I reached for his hands and he blinked, turning his gaze to me. I new he needed someone. And so I did something. I smiled warmly. He returned my smile and held my hand.
After the funeral, everyone dispersed. The air seemed to be getting better and fresher Elder Marcus had just only given Quinn a pat and w
