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

young girl and noticed the pink blush on her cheeks. Realizing that she

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

“Is that so?”

and watery as she regarded the looming mountain

suppose it's safer to

the mountain. She decided that

behind a huge boulder when a voice

are you doing here? Where's

It was Lucy.

that it was a friend and not a foe, Vivian hastily tugged

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

people come in here just now. I thought that

Vivian nodded

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

look at Jason. She was stunned

“Vivian?” Lucy prompted.

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

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

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

location, Vivian did not notice the meaningful look Lucy

they ventured deeper into the

left. Vivian rose to follow him, but Lucy's grip on her arm held her back. “Vivi, something feels off about that guy. He looks like