He had carried a progressive disease, a ruined career, and a four-hundred-thousand-dollar debt completely alone.

He had given up his own life to make sure Sophie and I had a secure home before he lost control of his body.

I stood at the railing, watching the silver moonlight break across the dark water.

The cold ocean wind whipped around the balcony divider, tugging at my sweater and hair.

I leaned forward against the barrier, my hands locking onto the metal as the ship cut through the sea.

I gripped the cold metal railing of my balcony while sea spray washed over my face in the dark.