Clara's mother's face was a perfect display of sadness and empathy as she listened to the sob of her daughter.
"I should have saved her mum, she was helpless!!" Clara wailed.
" Of course she was, trapped in pain and hurt. But you did all you could."
" No mother, I didn't do enough, " Clara said with tears.
She took at a step closer to Clara, her arms opened wide as she enveloped her in a hug.
"There's a lot you need to understand about life sweetie, and your father was in the best position to let you know that, " she whispered. " You did your best to save the pack, and that's what really matters. If truly it was meant to be, it would certainly be, Clara. You saved the pack from total destruction, and that's what really matters, my dear."
Clara's body shook with sobs as she buried h
