Three days later I understood what she meant.
An anonymous package arrived.
Inside:
A chess board.
Only two pieces placed.
A king.
And a pawn.
With a note:
"Know your position."
My stomach tightened.
Was I the king?
Or the pawn?
I sent a picture to Adrian.
His reply came fast.
You are both.
That answer stayed with me.
Because maybe power means:
Being strong enough to lead.
But smart enough to know you can fall.