escued lost hikers, fought wildfires. People respected him, not just for his ranger skills, but for his unwavering moral compass. And Grandma A

got grandsons here," Pa had repeated, "Teddy, Mark, and you

tations that came with being a Miller in that county. They wanted me to make my own way, on my own terms. So, while Eli and Agnes were my grandparents, my existence as

ease, I can prove it! My mom, her name is Laura, Laur

nasty, guttural sound.

ies. You're here to be Cletus's woman, understand? N

the hopelessness that crushed me. They

ications, the future I' d worked so hard for. I wou

ep my voice steady despite the tears well

d away. "Keep her tied up tonight.

my wrists. The fight was