Chapter 47: Kate

Summary

• Kate has been hiding in the attic for hours, plagued by fear that Simon is still waiting for her.
• Her fear intensifies every time she hears Simon's footsteps, as she realizes he’ll never let her and her child go.
• Engrossed in Altha’s manuscript, Kate feels a connection to the centuries-old story that mirrors her own experiences.
• After finishing the manuscript, she understands the truth about her family lineage and feels a newfound strength.
• The constant rain morphs into a strange sound on the roof, and Kate realizes it's not rain but the sound of numerous birds landing.
• The presence of a particular crow throughout her life, now accompanied by many other birds, no longer frightens Kate.
• Kate reflects on the physical and emotional abuse she has suffered at Simon’s hands, which only fuels her determination.
• Feeling empowered and with heightened senses, Kate senses the birds covering the house and embraces them as allies.
• She touches her stomach, signifying a connection with her child and a readiness to confront what's to come.
• Kate knows it's time to act when she hears Simon’s cry upon seeing the birds, signaling that they are not alone.
• Resolved and prepared, Kate opens the trapdoor to face whatever awaits her and Simon below.