I looked around and tried to look for signs that would lead me to where Lantis and the others are, but I saw none. I crossed the dead part of the sea and let the cold embrace my aching heart. I clenched my hands in pain as I recall what he did to me earlier. I didn't really think he could make me feel betrayed; that he would make me doubt myself again. All my life, I let everyone control me. I let them take charge of how my life would be. I never attempted to initiate something for myself. I grew up thinking about my worth, what I really am, and what I want to do and to be. I grew up with strings attached to me. And now those strings have been severed and I gained the control over my life... I gripped my hands so tight and let my nails sink into my skin. I want to feel pain because my he

