Marked By the Sea

I feared the sea, but he dragged me beneath the waves.

The Handlers came and left.
They took my best friend, but I was untouched.
After graduation, I didn’t have amazing plans.
I just wanted to stay home.
But my parents had other ideas.

Forced to join them on a vacation,
I found myself on an island surrounded by water.
Dragged a boat,
I had no choice but to face my fears.

Riftan, Hexon, and Rowan from the kingdoms down below—three men
who played with their food took an interest in me.
No one knew there was a kingdom beneath the sea.
Now that they had me, what would they do with me?

Normally, they share, but this time, Riftan had me first.
Instead of peeling the flesh from my bones, they took care of me.
I should hate them, but the kindness they’ve shown me…
Confuses me.

They take what they want. But maybe they’re right….
Maybe I want this too.