Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"I love you, just like you love Roseanne. You yearn for her, unattainable as it might seem, and I yearn for you that way, too. If you ask me what I want, I only want a chance to be with you," Millie said softly, her eyes brimming with sincerity and an unmistakable humility.

Murray felt a tug at his heartstrings. "Don't worry. I'll take good care of you from now on. I won't let you get hurt again."

Millie smiled with a sweetness in her voice, "I know. I've always believed that."

Murray's embrace tightened around her, yet unease lingered in his heart, unexplained.

...

The event had barely concluded when a mishap occurred, prompting the hotel staff to spring into action swiftly. Since the accident involved personal safety, the manager didn't hesitate to call the police.

The officers arrived and conducted their inquiries among all involved that night. As expected, they didn't unearth much, eventually attributing the incident to an accident. After all, snakes were a common sight, with the hotel backed by a tropical forest.

"But venomous snakes? That's rare, isn't it?" Leda interjected coldly.

"Well..."

on a beach crowded with people? Even

looks of uncertainty while the hotel manager was at a loss for

scoffed, "This is the second time my friend has faced a threat to her life on this island. Just wait. It isn't over! Come

she stormed

said once they

nearly hurt, and you're still so calm? It's like I'm

come

does that mean? Do you have a plan?" Leda

shook her

Leda was speechless.

series of incidents, Anne, I'm worried. What

plan for

"What plan?" Leda blinked.

"Guess."

...

Leda felt their hunger kick in. They headed to the restaurant for