Persephone was clearly afraid yet determined to tough it out. She clearly lacked the ability, yet insisted on barging into hell. Was she now left with nothing but stubbornness and pride?

Morpheus sighed, his voice much gentler. "You've provoked Kourtney and Jim. Now that they've noticed you don't expect to leave unscathed. This place has complex gang relations. The entire Klinge is just gang territory."

He looked at her. "You've already gotten involved, and you won't be able to pull yourself out. Besides, you still want to continue searching for your friend's whereabouts, right?"

Persephone thought for a moment and nodded. "So... what should I do?"

"Stay with me for now."

"With... you?"

Morpheus raised an eyebrow. "Am I not good enough for you?"

Persephone was momentarily at a loss for words, her mind blank.

making them think

a word. The feisty, clawed little cat had suddenly become a docile rabbit. The softest spot deep within Morpheus was unintentionally

to her and solemnly said, "Rest assured. I

cryptic, but she could see a glimmer of warmth like the setting sun breaking through dark clouds and gradually

glanced at her bracelet, the pendant still dark. Unable to contact her people, he might be her only

"When I safely leave this

If the time comes, I'll help

"Okay."

to tell me your name." Morpheus turned

pen from the drawer to

Persephone smiled sheepishly.

"What's your name?"

"I'm Persephone Hamerton."

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