Mercury POV
Selene's statement did little to alleviate the tension or provide an answer to the question of why I'm so essential in this universe. My thoughts were only distracted by the prospect of leaving this world behind.
All of this misery of feeling abandoned and alone wasn't what I expected my life to be like as I grew up. It's always sounded exciting to me. With sunshine and rainbows, it's not ideal. Alternatively, without suffering and tears.
It just felt like I was sinking with no one there to save me, and it's driving me insane. There's no one to turn to, no one who loves me enough to understand how I feel. When you're alone and no one can help you, it's never the same.
That is why my mum played such a significant role in my life. With her, I was able to relax my guard. Bu
