Chapter 81: Saying Goodbye
Lily’s hands trembled slightly as she pulled on a simple black dress that Martha had helped her find. Today, she would finally do what she’d been wanting to for years, give her mother a proper farewell.
Martha knocked gently on her door before entering, her kind eyes filled with concern.
“Are you ready, Luna Lily?” Martha asked, her voice soft.
She was still getting used to her official title. She reminded Martha she preferred her to call her by her name, as she’d always addressed her. But the maid refused, reminding her that her position was different now.
Lily nodded, taking a deep breath to steady herself. She signed quickly, asking if Ragnar was waiting for them.
“Yes, he’s outside. Though he still doesn’t know why you’ve asked for his help specifically,” Martha replied, adjusting Lily’s collar gently.
Lily stepped outside to find Ragnar standing stiffly, a shovel in his hand. His eyes narrowed with suspicion when he saw her approach.
“Luna,” he acknowledged with a slight bow. “Martha mentioned we’d be going into the forest. May I ask what for?”
Lily looked to Martha, who nodded and explained, “We’re going to visit Luna Lana’s grave.”
Ragnar’s expression remained neutral, but his grip on the shovel tightened.
The three walked in silence through the packgrounds, past the main compound, and into the dense forest beyond. Few pack members ventured this far out, making it the perfect place for Lily’s father to dispose of his mate’s body without a proper burial ceremony.
After nearly an hour of walking, they reached the small clearing. There in the center was the half-collapsed headstone with no inscriptions. But there was a small bouquet of flowers, placed by Lily and Martha the day before.