Chapter 32. Friends to Unknown

Ainsley

I visit the shrine every day, both with and without Liam accompanying me.

Since its creation, I’ve felt more and more at peace with my grandmother’s passing as the days continue to move on. This isn’t a perfect solution by any means, nor is it a replacement for her actual grave and paying my respects there, but it’s good enough and still keeps her spirit alive.

I don’t think I’ll ever quite get over never being able to have my final goodbye with her no matter how often I come out here to talk to her. That wound still feels too raw and new to try to mend, even with Liam’s help.

Maybe one day, I’ll feel differently. Until it comes, though, if it ever does, I’ll keep her memory alive for as long as I can.

With Liam at work today, I’m given time to reflect by myself.

Now that I have absolutely no ties to my old pack, I’m left feeling untethered. Sure, being kicked out had certainly severed any bonds I had with my pack, but with my grand