Troubled Heart
At the heart of it all stood the outline of a hooded figure, not faceless nor silent, but simply… standing.
Makayla’s hoodie had become a kind of armor throughout our journey—practical, soft, and unyielding. That strength would echo in my drawing. At the top corner, I inscribed the title in bold, meticulous block letters.
“Reclamation.”
Because that was the mission, I embarked on reclaiming the land, the truth, and ultimately, my voice and my heart.
I took a moment to glance at Makayla. Even in her slumber, she radiated a quiet steadiness as though her very bones had relearned the language of hope. For the first time in my life, I found myself unafraid of the uncharted territory ahead.
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