THEON’S POV
“Where were you?” I asked Genesis once she got back to the quarter, minutes before we left for war.
“I had gone for a swim. I am really so tensed about everything,” She admitted.
“Don’t worry, everything will be fine. I promise to come home alive,” I curved my lips upwards in response.
“I can’t help but worry. The mermaids from the other community are really hostile,” She testified.
“Wait, is this all about Alex?” I tried to understand her point of view.
“Of course not,” She was defensive right away.
“Just be honest with me.” I begged.
“I am, it is not about Alex,” She said and smiled in response and since the sound of whistling was in the air, I had to leave immediately.
She promised to pray for me when I gave her a long embrace. I was right. The boys were waiting for
