Chapter 33 Shadows In The Light

• The Haven was almost finished.
• Construction crews had cleared out for the day, leaving behind the faint smell of fresh paint and sawdust. Golden sunlight filtered through the tall windows of the common room, illuminating the space with a sense of hope and calm. Soft blues and creams painted the walls, and plush couches lined the area where women would soon gather, talk, and begin healing.
• Emma stood at the center of it all, her arms folded, her heart full and heavy at once.