Leafless Tree

“A Savior will come with a tree that bears no leaves . . .”

My father used to say that to me. I never understood what he meant. Till this day, I still don’t.

Is this why he branded me with such a mark? Scarred me for life for a purpose that I am unaware of?

He’s gone now and it seems that I will never get to find out what he meant.

Here I kneel in front of the mayor and the boy who tried helping me. My deeds were meant to keep my brother and me alive.

I wanted to keep Jaycee safe. I needed him more than he probably needed me.

I wish I could do things differently, but I cannot.

This may be the end for me.

I’m sorry Jaycee, but it looks like your sister won’t be coming home tonight.