THEY LOCKED YOU AWAY SO YOUR SISTER COULD MARRY TH…

as if your face was an accusation.

Sofía’s golden place.

Your own shadowed corner.

You were never the lesser daughter.

You were never her daughter at all.

Don Ignacio reaches into his coat and pulls out a small packet wrapped in oilcloth.

“I should have given this to you years ago.”

You stare at it.

“What is it?”

“Your mother’s letters. Your father’s seal. continue reading …