Returning from the Dead: His Secret Lover

Vivian had heard it too.

Her mind went blank as trepidation seized her. She mindlessly let Jason pull her toward the tall reeds, where they crouched for cover.

Two Elysians appeared at the river bank the moment they concealed themselves.

“Are you sure that you saw people here?”

“Yes, I'm pretty sure I heard something.”

Frustration flashed across the first Elysian's face upon hearing the answer. He strode toward the River of Styx.

“They're seeking death by coming here! Do they want to add to the number of dead bodies floating down this swamp?” he cursed, evidently annoyed.

Vivian was perplexed, but she instinctively cowered in fear when she heard the malice in his voice.

Her involuntary action caused her to brush up against the person next to her.

The atmosphere grew tense.

“I'm sorry, t-that was an accident,” Vivian stuttered an apology. Her face flushed scarlet as she went rigid from embarrassment.

Vivian was innocent by nature. Although she and Jason had gotten into a conflict because of Daphne, Vivian harbored no hard feelings toward Jason.

After all, he was not directly involved in the matter.

feeling a

the pink blush on her cheeks. Realizing that she was not disgusted nor repulsed by him, he heaved a

to linger by the

“Is that so?”

looked over her shoulder, her eyes wide and watery as

it's safer to

the mountain. She decided that she would only reemerge when Kurt

just settled behind a huge boulder when a

what are you doing here?

It was Lucy.

not a foe, Vivian hastily

Weren't you guarding the road? You...” Vivian trailed off

now. I thought that they had discovered you, so I came to investigate,” Lucy explained

I see.” Vivian

she?” Jason interrupted the conversation, and his voice was cold and

at Jason. She was stunned

“Vivian?” Lucy prompted.

allow me to introduce you. Lucy, this is Jason, and he's with us on this trip. Jason, meet Lucy, a good friend of mine,” Vivian quickly said, amused by

but Jason and Lucy continued to scrutinize each other. Lucy's eyes seemed to bore holes

go back before your uncle finds out that you're gone. Jason, should we head in deeper? I don't think this

Vivian did not notice

best if they ventured deeper into the mountain,

left. Vivian rose to follow him, but Lucy's grip on her arm held her