While the letter is handed over, I took a glance back out of the window. There, the smoke danced, and the envelope taunted the idea of Matthew’s life being crushed into death. Anxiously, I tore the envelope open, and unfolded the letter to reveal a neatly hand written message.
“Clara,
I want you to take the time to read this letter; and I’m not sure how you’ll take the news, or how you will handle it after, but I was re-stationed into another post outside of the walls.” My eyes widened, and it felt as if my heart has skipped several beats. outside the walls, where the titans were? After the pause I continued reading. “It is in my deepest apologies that I could not tell you in person. The re-stationing was abrupt. But don’t worry—I’m okay. My station is inside of a colony the Military set up. I’m here to ensure the safety of these people. I’ll come home soon. I promise. Love, Matt.”
I clenched my jaws, and folded up the letter. “He’s not at this fight. He’s outside of the walls in a colony.”