Persephone followed Seamus, but her heart lingered in the car. She reluctantly glanced back. Morpheus was still standing there.

She couldn’t make out his face in the nighttime darkness, yet she felt his intense gaze following her.

Her nose tingled, and she heard Seamus’ voice again. “Miss, please hurry up!”

She paused.

Seamus, anxious and amused, remarked, “If it were still the old days, I’d gladly carry you on my back!”

“Okay, okay,” Persephone grumbled. “Aren’t I already walking…”

Walking? Seamus couldn’t help but chuckle. Persephone’s feet felt glued to the ground, each step seeming like she was lifting a ton.

He knew she still held thoughts for the man not far away. He sighed softly and patted her shoulder in a brotherly way. “Miss, time is really pressing… If you still want to see Mr. Orton after we get home, we can send someone—”

Before Seamus could finish, a tremendous explosion echoed from the sea!

darkness. Persephone suddenly felt dizzy. Accompanying the sound was the

instantly felt like it was on fire, her skin beginning to sear. In the midst of her blank mind, strong arms swiftly pulled her close, and the next moment, she

ship exploded!” Seamus yelled, stunned as he

the ship’s explosion fell like blades from

his body. Fragments struck his head and back,

Only in his arms could she find

flames soared from the sea, turning half the night sky into crimson. The

was taken to the police station

and taken into different rooms. However, when the police asked her for basic information, she stared blankly at

voice. “Your name, date

her thoughts from the chaotic whirl

“I… I’m Persephone Hamerton…”

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