Edin

I was just a boy when the monsters rose on earth, forcing humans to flee to the coastlines and live in cramped, dirty, military-controlled cities. I enlisted as soon as I could to escape. Now, I've been in the military for twelve years and have the scars--and missing body parts--to prove it. As a hardened soldier who's spent his fair share of time out in the Wastes--the dangerous place where monsters roam free--I didn't think anything could surprise me anymore.But then circumstance forced me together with a big, annoying purple monster who's arrogant and bossy and pushes all my buttons in the worst--and best--ways. I need his help, and I hate needing anyone's help. But the more time I spend with him, the more I realise that maybe there's more from him that I need. And that he might need things from me too. But I'm still a soldier. I still have responsibilities. It doesn't matter how I feel about Edin, because we can't be together. It's too dangerous. That doesn't stop me wanting him, though.