Chapter 103

Atlas POV

I left the room, but didn’t go directly to the cells. I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that we have our father in there. I agreed with the placement, and I know it was needed, but still. He’s our father, and this is just beyond weird.

I took a walk outside. I stayed right in front of the treeline. I just kept thinking about everything, past and present. It seems that my life wasn’t what I thought it was. The people in my life weren’t who I thought they were. Everything is a big mess.

I was close to our mom; I really was. It was Mom who helped me with my emotions. She always made it clear that emotions are nothing to be afraid of. She would always tell me that I didn’t always have to be the strong one. She said that it was okay to break down sometimes. I didn’t do it all the time, but with her, I could let myself go.