The night was suffocating, its weight pressing down on Sophia as she sat in her room, the dim light of her phone casting a pale glow on her face.
Her fingers hovered over the message screen, her heart thudding heavily in her chest. She had re-read Uncle Nick's letter countless times since the moment she had received it, each word carving deeper into her thoughts.
"I can help you. I can set you free from Mr. Black's grip. Trust me."
The letter had been sitting in her drawer, hidden away like a dark secret, while her emotions battled within her.
Mr. Black had made it clear that he didn't think she was ready, that she wasn't strong enough to join the missions.
The betrayal she felt had grown with each passing day, gnawing at her pride. Now, after overhearing the men discuss y
