Eden's POV

　　The weight of loss and heartache presses heavily on my soul as if my very being has been submerged in the depths of despair. I stand on the precipice of emotional collapse, teetering on the edge of a precipitous void. Once revered for my strength and unwavering courage, I now stand broken, shattered, and consumed by the overwhelming sadness that plagues my every thought.

　　Ellissa, the beacon of light in my life, has been cruelly snatched away from me. ...