"This can't go on. What if it gets worse?" Persephone exclaimed in panic. "Let's get you to the hospital!"

Morpheus struggled to open his eyes, a childlike smile appearing when he saw her clearly.

Even if it was a dream, it felt sweet.

"No need." He gently held her hand. "This has happened before. I can get through it."

"Morpheus..."

"Stay with me." His breath weakened, drifting in and out. "Don't go. Sephy."

Persephone nodded, tears dripping onto the back of his hand.

"Are you willing to be with me forever?" he asked.

"Mm-hmm." She choked.

to tell you a secret. Don't go. Let me tell you a story," he said

"Mm-hmm!"

from you anymore. I-I

looked away, coughed intensely, and passed out

to the bed. In a panic, she placed a cold towel on his forehead, fed him medicine, and changed his

a night of torture, she finally fell asleep sitting next to

herself in bed.

in shock but felt

yourself, miss!" Seamus' voice carried a mix of worry and

"Where's Morpheus?" she asked.

at her, his lips quivering

if you won't tell me!" she insisted, attempting to get

"He's safe! He's at the hospital. The doctor gave him

at him in

teeth, holding back

matter how mad

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