May I Hold You

by Annick La

April 7, 1945, Konigsberg, the glory of the Prussian Empire, woke up at the end of WWII. "The President of the United States and the British Prime Minister have declared the ultimate transfer to the Soviet Union of the city of Konigsberg and the area adjacent to."

37. Hopes are for children

Hopes are for children:

"You cannot thank someone who does not exist," Kaliningrad challenged, "Or, is it that he does?"

Russia frowned and titled his head, "Would it please you if I said he did? You want your dear General to be alive, da. Do you hope for Prussia to rise again? We both know that is impossible. Can I share with you a secret?" he reached up and brushed over her hair. Kaliningrad turned her head away from his touch.

"Hopes are for children, Kaliningrad. Truths are all that is left to us."