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 bit

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

right. It's too dangerous for us to linger by the river, though. Let's head back to

“Is that so?”

her eyes wide and watery as she regarded the looming mountain behind

it's safer to retrace our

mountain. She decided that she would only reemerge when Kurt

settled behind a huge

what are you doing here? Where's

It was Lucy.

it was a friend and not a foe, Vivian hastily tugged Lucy to her

You...” Vivian trailed off as she glanced at

thought that

see.” Vivian nodded in

interrupted the conversation, and his voice was

the foreign voice, Lucy whipped around to look at Jason. She was stunned

“Vivian?” Lucy prompted.

to introduce you. Lucy, this is Jason, and he's with us on this trip. Jason,

to scrutinize each other. Lucy's eyes seemed to bore holes in Jason with

Lucy, you should probably go back before your uncle finds out that you're gone. Jason, should we head in deeper? I don't think this spot is safe enough,” Vivian piped up

danger of their current location, Vivian did not notice the meaningful look Lucy

would be best if they ventured deeper

promptly left. Vivian rose to follow him, but Lucy's grip on her arm held her back. “Vivi, something feels