“Power is not given. It is taken. But sometimes, the greatest power comes from knowing when to let it go.”
The weight of leadership presses heavily on my chest. Each breath feels like a burden, a reminder of the price I've paid to be where I am now. I've fought for every inch of ground, clawed through every challenge, and bled for this moment. But there are days when I question if it’s worth it. The path I've chosen, the responsibilities thrust upon me—it's not the life I would have chosen for myself. Yet here I stand, the one they turn to, the one they expect to lead them out of this chaos.
I stand by the window of my private quarters, staring into the night sky, watching the faint crimson glow of the moon cast its eerie light over the land. It's cold, but the chill in the air isn't wha
