The Love that Never Really Dies (Sasha and Sebastian)

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

Realizing that she was

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

“Is that so?”

over her shoulder, her eyes wide and watery as she regarded the looming

it's safer

Vivian followed Jason back to the mountain. She decided that she would only reemerge when Kurt

they had just settled behind a huge boulder when

you doing

It was Lucy.

and not a foe, Vivian hastily tugged Lucy

you guarding the road? You...” Vivian trailed off as she glanced at the road leading to the mountain. Alarm bells rang in

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

I see.” Vivian

is she?” Jason interrupted the conversation, and his voice

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

“Vivian?” Lucy prompted.

on this trip. Jason, meet Lucy, a good friend of mine,” Vivian quickly

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

you should probably go back before your uncle finds out that you're gone. Jason, should we head in deeper?

Vivian did not notice the meaningful look

figured that it would be best if they ventured deeper into the

him, but Lucy's grip on her arm held