The Puppet's Oath
Jayden POV
I was a mere puppet, obeying Mother's every command with a thoughtless "yes." accepted all the requests from her and everything. Then, the apocalypse struck, robbing me of her presence.
Her lifeless form on the street left me adrift, stripped of directives and purpose. Should I survive this twisted game? Should I not? No one offered guidance.
Lost and purposeless, I drifted among people until I found a potential end – a Goblin Lord. Closing my eyes, bracing for the end, but nothing happened.
Someone intervened, taking the hit for me. It was the first time someone protected me, and sacrificed his life for me. Was I truly worth saving? I couldn't comprehend, but one thing was clear – this person was worth following.
And so, I trailed him, a man named Seth. He never dictated orders; always having a reason to be alone. I resonated with that feeling; solitude was my comfort. Thus, I followed him in silence.