Her Corruption And Disappearance

[Marissa’s POV]

"If that’s true," I began, still not quite able to put the pieces of the puzzle together. "Why did we end up like this?"

From what Travis had just told me, he had only ever cared for me, but then why had we been apart for two years? Why couldn’t I remember our past or anything that was being said? The more I thought about it, the more my head hurt. It just didn’t make any sense! How would someone lose their humanity if they were living that sort of fairytale life?

"Do you remember when I mentioned that something happened on the night of our marking ceremony?" Travis asked.

Nodding, I found myself recalling mention of that. When he had said that part, he looked truly pained. What was it that happened?

"I remember." I confirmed, bracing myself for whatever was about to be said. "What was it?"

Holding my breath, I waited as Travis tried to collect his thoughts. The mental struggle was clear on his face as he seemed to grow tense. It didn't take a rocket scientist to figur