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.

too, was feeling

blush on her cheeks. Realizing that she

all right. It's too dangerous for us to linger by the river,

“Is that so?”

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

it's safer to retrace

followed Jason back to the mountain. She

settled behind a huge boulder when

what are you doing here? Where's

It was Lucy.

a foe, Vivian hastily tugged Lucy

you guarding the road? You...” Vivian trailed off as she glanced at the road leading to the

people come in here just now. I thought that they had discovered you,

Vivian

the conversation, and his voice was

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

“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,”

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

possible danger of their current location, Vivian did

they ventured deeper into the mountain, and Jason agreed

grip on her arm held her back. “Vivi, something feels off about that guy. He