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

the young girl and noticed the pink blush on her cheeks. Realizing that she was not disgusted nor repulsed by him, he heaved a sigh of

the river, though. Let's head back to the

“Is that so?”

her shoulder, her eyes wide and

it's safer to retrace

the mountain. She decided that she would

behind a huge boulder when a voice rang from

you doing here? Where's

It was Lucy.

it was a friend and not a foe, Vivian hastily

What are you doing here, Lucy? Weren't you guarding the road? You...” Vivian trailed off

here just now. I thought that they had discovered you, so I came to investigate,” Lucy

see.” Vivian

the conversation, and his voice was cold

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

“Vivian?” Lucy prompted.

to introduce you. 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

continued to scrutinize each other. Lucy's eyes seemed

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

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

be best if they ventured

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