Prologue - (Josephine's letter)
My Dearest,
Although this comes at the worst time, I have been selected to be Lieutenant General, and am leaving tomorrow. I know our wedding was soon, and that we could have been on to a happier life, but as of now, my duty is to serve this country and protect its people. I will always keep you close to my heart, and write you as often as I can. As you know, being the stubborn person I am, I will fight with the men on the front lines, even if prohibited. Promise me, Samuel, that you will keep me up to date on what is happening in the city. You know the reason we moved was so I could be surrounded by the commotion, even if you despised it. I must go now, they are getting ready to board, so in my last words from California, I love you.
~ Yours always, Josie
Chapter (Random)
"Alright, listen up." Josephine stepped on top of a table, looking around the tent that was filled with soldiers. They all stared back at her, most of them raising and eyebrow, the rest of them with their arms crossed, some doing both.
"Now that I have your attention," she started, looking to her paper before deciding to shove it in …show more content…
He didn't even know anymore. On instinct, Josephine raised her hands in front of her face, scrunching her body as small as it could go. Sam stared at her pitifully, wondering if he should feel bad for someone hurting her or whether he himself should raise a hand to her. After a minute of Sam not doing anything, Josephine unfurled, bring her hands down slowly, away from her face. Sam just stood there, staring at her with a look of something like a mix of hatred and