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

her cheeks. Realizing

the river, though. Let's head back

“Is that so?”

over her shoulder, her eyes wide and watery

it's safer to retrace

She decided that she

behind a huge boulder when a voice

are you doing

It was Lucy.

a friend and not a foe, Vivian

Lucy? Weren't you guarding the road? You...” Vivian trailed off as she glanced at the road leading to the mountain. Alarm bells

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

see.” Vivian

is she?” Jason interrupted the conversation,

around to look at Jason. She was stunned when her eyes settled upon his gorgeous

“Vivian?” Lucy prompted.

Jason, and he's with us on this trip. Jason, meet Lucy, a good friend of mine,” Vivian quickly

and Lucy continued to

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

their current location, Vivian did not notice

best if they ventured deeper into the

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