Morpheus held Persephone's small hand tightly all the way. The evening breeze carried a hint of moisture, shrouding her mind like a mist.

Upon returning home, Morpheus dove straight into the kitchen.

Persephone peeked, catching sight of his broad back and busy demeanor. A wave of complexity washed over her. She had cooled down by now, and the sequence of events threaded together like beads in her mind.

Someone aimed to harm her, plotting her demise, with even those privy to her whereabouts beforehand tampering with the ship...

And how could this person, unless intimately familiar with her, know so much?

Persephone's heart skipped a beat. Suddenly, a fog clouded her vision, making it hard to discern her surroundings.

"Here, try this." Morpheus emerged from the kitchen in no time, presenting a small bowl of rose jelly.

The jelly, sprinkled with raisins and crushed peanuts, revealed beautiful rose petals beneath its crystalclear surface. She was surprised, meeting his gaze.

have chilled longer. It would've been

sat motionless on

her and gently encircled her shoulders. His presence always brought her comfort, but she felt an impulse to push him away this time as she recalled her suspicions

like eating, you can rest.

the words morphed at the tip of her tongue. "Do you

He softly caressed

shoulder, gently closing her eyes. She had a long dream, sometimes vivid and colorful, at other times a chaotic battlefield. As she frantically searched for someone,

panting heavily. Only then did she notice the bright sky. The morning sunlight streamed into the room, accompanied

the explosion from last

up, and walked out of

had just brought breakfast when

He approached the door and peered through the peephole, seeming hesitant for a

you okay after last night? I thought you were still at the police station, and

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