Chapter 2 His Name Is Soren The ebb and flow of water gently rocked me back and forth to the rhythm of waves. The smell of the sea lingered all around me and I couldn't help but believe that I was on a boat. I leaned into the rocking. It felt pleasant, calm, and soothing, like it would lull me to sleep forever. Was I asleep? I tried to sit up but couldn't. I tried to open my eyes but couldn't. I tried to open my mouth to call out but couldn't. 'Hello…?' I attempted to reach out through the mindlink but was only rewarded with the hollow echo of my voice in the void. I must have been alone. Relaxed, I thought, if I was alone, even if I was dreaming, I had to be safe. All I wanted was to rock in that gentle rhythm until the end of time. I felt safe and protected in that space, surroun