Author's Note

He didn't rise alone.
He rose because they chose to burn with him.

When the world turned its back,
his father and brothers stepped forward -
not just to protect him,
but to teach him how to live again.

This is not a story of pain alone.
It's a story of love fierce enough to fight grief,
of arms strong enough to cradle the fire he became.

Cradle of Fire is a journey through heartbreak, healing,
and the unshakable bond of family -
where every scar is shared,
and every tear finds a shoulder.

Because sometimes,
family isn't what saves you.
Family is how you save yourself.