Ravish what remains

Mercedes spent most of her life believing peace never lasted.Now, surrounded by the family she fought to protect, ordinary life has finally begun to feel real. But healing does not erase memory, and survival leaves marks that linger long after the danger ends.As Mercedes learns how to live without constantly preparing for catastrophe, she begins to understand that love, safety, and stability are not temporary things to survive through — they are things worth keeping.A powerful and emotionally grounded novel about aftermath, family, and learning how to remain after fear.