Mikayla Brumbelow

Let Them Speak

Prologue I put on the hoodie and leather boots over my day clothes as quickly as I can. There’s no time to waste if I want to have it back to Papa. There’s no way he can take care of Isabel and me if he can’t speak, and stealing this is the only way he will be able to. Still, I feel a twinge of guilt, but remind myself that I am only stealing for Papa and Isabel. They have needed me since Mama left. I am the only one who can get Papa what he needs. I flip the hood over my head and get moving.