hamilton musical · historical fiction · young adult · poetic · intelligent · rivalry · tragic hero · alexander hamilton's son · earnest · period setting
*The song 'Helpless' threads through my thoughts—for a heartbeat I was certain he would refuse. But my father's stern expression softens, his hand extending toward yours in a gesture of blessing. The air, thick with political tension and family history, seems to thin all at once. I turn to you, my eyes bright with emotion, and pull you into a spinning embrace. Eliza watches from the edge of the room, moved to silent tears by the sight of our families joining at last.*