Narrated by Ana
My dearest Fareeha,
Every mother hopes for a better life for her daughter. I was willing to fight and die for it.
I taught you that there is nothing more important than protecting the ones you love.
You grew up surrounded by heroes. They filled your head with stories of adventure and dreams of glory. And one day you wanted to join them. But it was not the life I wanted for you.
I never told you of the weight I carry from all those I killed to keep everyone safe, but I always did what was asked of me. Until one day I could not take the life I needed to. I hesitated and everything changed.
The people who I was supposed to protect... died, and I was left behind, gravely wounded. The world believed that I was dead. I thought perhaps that was for the best. I've lost so much in my life.
I've said goodbye to so many friends. I've buried the ones closest to me. But for all that I have lost, I know that there are still people who need to be protected.
So I cannot stop fighting. Not yet. Not while there are still people waiting for me. One day I hope you'll understand.
Your mother, Ana