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

cheeks. Realizing that she was not disgusted nor repulsed by him, he heaved a sigh

the

“Is that so?”

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

suppose it's safer to retrace our

to the mountain. She decided that

settled behind a huge boulder

are you doing

It was Lucy.

a foe, Vivian

are you doing here, Lucy? Weren't you guarding the road? You...” Vivian trailed off as she glanced at the road leading to the mountain.

I thought that

I see.” Vivian

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

the foreign voice, Lucy whipped around to look at Jason. She was stunned when her eyes settled upon his gorgeous face

“Vivian?” Lucy prompted.

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

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

finds out that you're gone. Jason, should we head in deeper? I don't think this spot is safe enough,” Vivian piped

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

best if they ventured deeper into

follow him, but Lucy's grip on her arm held her back.