He's tired of being measured by his height. Every joke, every glance, every "How's the weather up there?" cuts deeper than a knife. Known across the territory only as the Tall Man, he has learned that standing out makes you a target. When he marries a woman nearly a foot shorter than him-sharp-witted, steady, and unafraid-he finally finds a place that feels level. But the past doesn't stay buried, and a man who stands tall can never truly hide.
