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.
