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.

hang of it," he said softly. "The jelly should have chilled longer. It would've been even tastier with condensed milk, but unfortunately, we

motionless

Morpheus sat beside 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

you can rest. I'll put everything in

to voice her doubts, but the words morphed at the tip of her tongue. "Do you want me to

her words came from. He softly caressed her hair. "I only

leaned against his shoulder, gently closing her eyes. She had a long dream, sometimes vivid and colorful,

the bright sky. The morning

seemed calm as if the explosion from

up, and walked out of

breakfast when urgent

previously tender gaze turned cautious. He approached the door and peered through the peephole, seeming hesitant for a moment

over, almost embracing him. "Are you okay after last night? I thought you were

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