The Woman From Hell

Marius was right. The road ahead was getting steeper and steeper. One would fall if one did not pay attention. "Give me your hand."

He stretched his hand toward me with a look of seriousness in his eyes that was not usually seen.

This place seemed very dangerous.

I was a little hesitant but still put my hand in his palm so as to not waste time.

Marius held my hand tightly, and we were careful with each step.

I suddenly felt a little apologetic to him. He should not be here in the middle of the night.

Thinking about this, I actually stopped.

"What's wrong?" Marius turned to look at me, doubt coloring his expression and tone.

His eyes were extraordinarily bright under the moonlight, and I froze for a moment. "I wanna say sorry to you. You should be resting in your room tonight." Hearing this, Marius smiled. "What are you talking about? Why are you still so courteous to me as far as our relationship is concerned?"

I looked at him and chuckled. "What are you saying? You make our relationship sound so ambiguous."

"Of course, we're... like sister and brother. Or could it be, Sis Wan, that you want to go further with me—"

I interrupted

"Isn't the mood better now?

"Okay!"

was still restless since we had not

some time, and sleepiness was starting to sweep over me.

a cave in front. "It's getting late. Let's rest here for tonight and leave

"But..."

searching, don't you?" Marius continued. He

then followed him into the

experiencing this. I was on a barren mountain with

were also probably resting

this, the more panicked I became. I was shaking my head when

won't be tired tomorrow."

"I understand."

the wall of the cave and fell asleep unknowingly. In a daze, I felt

sun was so bright that I almost could not open my eyes. I rubbed my eyes

me. I

and looked around, but Marius was still nowhere

left me alone

was this possible? Marius would not do this. My thoughts were