Chapter 10 - The Horizon
Inside the house, the warm lights flickered on, casting a golden glow through the French doors. Through the glass, we could see little Matteo stirring in his bassinet, letting out a soft, sleepy yawn as Mrs. Gable gently patted his back.
My sister Isabella was standing nearby, smiling out at us through the glass, raising her glass in an unspoken, affectionate toast.
The nightmare in Suite 12 was long behind us. The corrupt executives were behind bars, the hospital was reformed, and the boy who had once turned gray in the cold grip of corporate greed was now sleeping soundly, surrounded by people who would move mountains, shake empires, and stare down any threat on earth to keep him safe.
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The rain had stopped weeks ago. The sky above Chicago was wide, clear, and blazing with stars that stretched out infinitely into the night.
I squeezed Nora’s hand, feeling the steady, powerful rhythm of life beating on around us, and for the first time in my life, I knew that everything was exactly where it was supposed to be
