She stumbled as the nun yanked her forward, the uneven cobblestones of the docks treacherous beneath her. The air reeked of salt, fish, and sweat, while shouts from sailors and merchants clashed in a deafening cacophony. Towering masts and fluttering sails filled her vision. This was absurd. A week ago, she had a home, a mother—a future. Then, ...Read more