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.

the fight drew closer, mixed with

the noise and saw Seamus running toward them. He was covered in blood, his

he saw Persephone, he hesitated before he turned abruptly and dashed in

Persephone widened her eyes.

line of defense against the assailants, standing between

were the ones she had seen at the restroom door. They wielded knives,

to stand, but was quickly knocked

over, his head bleeding. "Seamus said

Tears blurred Persephone's vision...

-

needed medication to sleep at

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

and saw bullets piercing the bodies of those two men, the man

had

moved, and the old lady was gently wiping her palms with warm water. The compassion

had caused her to suffer from mild PTSD, making her weak

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