Persephone's mind went blank. Gunshots erupted from the ship, followed by sparks. It reminded her of that night when she failed to leave successfully—the ship had exploded with flames soaring into the sky.

"Seamus!" she yelled.

Persephone rushed toward it and ignored the bodyguard restraining her and assuring her that Seamus would be fine.

She cried uncontrollably.

"Miss, please calm down..."

"Seamus is still on the ship!"

"Miss..."

"Call the police!"

The bodyguard hastily pulled out a phone.

sounds of the fight drew closer, mixed with chaotic

them. He was covered in blood,

before he turned abruptly and dashed in

Persephone widened her eyes.

line of defense against the assailants, standing between

two men who had caught up were the ones she had seen at the restroom door. They wielded knives, attacking Seamus

hugged his head tightly, struggling to stand, but was quickly

over, his head

Tears blurred Persephone's vision...

-

that day, she needed medication to

her eyes, she saw Seamus covered in blood, shouting desperately for her to

the

had

her eyes when she heard that gentle voice. She moved, and the old lady was gently wiping her palms with warm water. The compassion

from that night had caused her to suffer from

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