Chapter 40 Moment Of Clarity

• Today is the day.
• Today is the anniversary of my birth. Today is the anniversary of my parents' death. Today is the anniversary of the worst day of my life.
• My breath fogs the cold window as I rest my head against it. Wrapped in a warm blanket, a pillow at my back, I curl up on the library's window seat. For once, I've managed to convince Tavin not to hover, granting me solitude. In this rare moment of peace, I've chosen a book, turned off the lights, and let the muted light from the cloudy sky illuminate the pages.