Amara is unlike any other boy in Tekrur. His birth marked the beginning of whispers-a divine curse, some claimed-as the kingdom's glory began to wane. The cause? Thought to be linked to Amara's mysterious appearance. By the age of seven, pale patches began to emerge on his skin, a condition later known as Vitiligo, marking him as both an enigma and a scapegoat for Tekrur's misfortunes.
The only place Amara ever found solace was by his mother's side. Yeumou, known as Lady-Yemeya was more than a protector; she was the soil he had never strayed from, the only constant in a world that saw him as its undoing. Her love was boundless, her arms a sanctuary-but even her strength couldn't shield him forever. When tragedy strikes and the beloved king, Buur-Ba, falls, Amara is forced to flee. With nothing but a fragile hope and an uncertain fate, he steps beyond the only land he has ever known.
Join Amara in his parade toward an unknown horizon, where every step brings him closer to a destiny he cannot yet comprehend. In this journey of loss and rediscovery, will he find the strength to rise above the weight of his past, or will the world break him before he can claim his future?
This book is dedicated to every person in the world who feels different, or who has been made to feel that being different is a flaw. To all the beautiful, powerful, strong, unique kings and queens out there-you are loved.
A special dedication goes to everyone living with Vitiligo. This book is for you. 💛
And to my mother-and to every mother out there-those extraordinary women who would risk everything for their children.