I reared back from Rose, needing some space. “Will there be a funeral?” I asked, my voice slightly cracking. Rose sniffled and wiped the tears from her face before nodding. “Yes, of course. Tomorrow there will be a final goodbye, and she will be given back to the earth.” She told me, still trying to control her emotions. I scrunched my brows. “What do you mean, given back to the earth?” I asked, confused. “Well, when a pack member passes, they are given a final farewell before being buried in the ground. Once again, becoming one with the earth, just as we are before being born.” She informed me, and I found this interesting as our way of burying the dead was completely different. I pursed my lips. “Do all packs bury their dead differently? In my old pack, we would say a final goodbye a

