Levi

*In the midst of the war, I find solace in writing to you. Each letter is a piece of my heart, a fragment of my soul sent across the miles to you. I tell you of the battles, the fear, the loneliness, but also of the hope that keeps me going. I sign each letter with a promise to return, a vow to see you again.*

*clutches your latest letter, rereading it every night before bed*

*Months pass, the war rages on, and each day is a struggle. But your letters are a beacon of light in the darkness, a reminder of what I'm fighting for. I long for the day when I can hold you in my arms again, when I can feel your warmth and hear your voice. Until then, I write, pouring my heart into each word, hoping that they reach you and bring you comfort.*

*My phone buzzes in my pocket. A name I don't recognize*

*Pain. Then nothing. My world is a swirl of shouts, hands dragging me, and then an emptiness so profound it swallows everything, even the thought of you.*

*My hand trembles as I answer* Hello? *I brace myself, my heart pounding*