She couldn't breathe. A girl that was once devoid of emotions was now overwhelmed with them. Perhaps, she found some sort of semblance in their demise.
Mayhap, she could relate to the deprivation that came with isolation. She knew it so well. Being locked away in a dark room. The only time she saw the light was on a surgical table.
She knew the coldness that had seeped into her bone and made a home therein. She was so familiar with having someone around but feeling like you were alone.
For a very long time, Lila blamed everyone else for her life. She blamed the humans for failing to protect her family. Blamed the agency for creating a monster out of her.
She condemned the labs for stealing her humanity. It was nerve-wracking, having all those emotions assault her. She unconsciously unsealed the soul bond she once shut off.
