The weight of loss and sacrifice etched deep lines of sorrow on everyone’s faces, yet I hold myself with the grace and strength expected of a leader as I stand before them, handing out plaques of honor to the families of our fallen heroes.
When the ceremony concludes, and the crowd disperses, Colt pulls me into an embrace.
His warmth reminds me that the time has come to shift my focus from loss to a new beginning.
Before heading back to the mansion, we visit papa first. The news from the doctor is cautiously optimistic—papa’s condition is improving, and there’s hope that he may wake up soon.
I consider waiting for him to let him know about my upcoming union with Colt. Yet, a shadow of doubt lingers due to his history of interference in our lives. Will he truly support our marriage,
