Chapter  5: A Dream's Fragile Hope 

The next morning, Monday, Aleena woke up happy, her spirit still buoyed by the beautiful dream from the night before. A light sweat of excitement coated her skin as she dove into the bathroom for a shower. She hummed her favorite Hausa song cheerfully, her voice a soft, clear melody in the steamy room.

"Look at the sun and Moon, they are always bright.

My choice is you, my queen...

Whether the sun should stop being bright.

I will still choose you, my queen...

Our love will remain forever because we. . .