SHATTERED TIES 6.8

Everyone at the gathering was very upset by what had happened. Kkrya's death had affected not only the first hyaenid tribe, but the Helirah tribe as well. And the recriminations had begun. Scourge feared that this event would once again fragment the species and undo all that had been done. Kkelea, for her part, seemed distant. Her reddened eyes were lowered, staring into the void. She had not yet processed what had happened. While the shouts and accusations covered the trilling of the carrion birds, Emperor Ewik remained silent, frightened, not knowing what to do. They needed a strong leader at this time, and he was not one. Scourge did not know whether to act or not.

Ewik approached his mother and whispered something into her ear. She nodded and let out a loud shout that silenced the voices. Then the little one looked at Scourge and motioned for him to come closer. He lifted him over his shoulder.