Morpheus held Persephone’s small hand tightly all the way. The evening breeze carried a hint of moisture, shrouding her mind like a mist.

Upon returning home, Morpheus dove straight into the kitchen.

Persephone peeked, catching sight of his broad back and busy demeanor. A wave of complexity washed over her. She had cooled down by now, and the sequence of events threaded together like beads in her mind.

Someone aimed to harm her, plotting her demise, with even those privy to her whereabouts beforehand tampering with the ship…

And how could this person, unless intimately familiar with her, know so much?

Persephone’s heart skipped a beat. Suddenly, a fog clouded her vision, making it hard to discern her surroundings.

“Here, try this.” Morpheus emerged from the kitchen in no time, presenting a small bowl of rose jelly.

The jelly, sprinkled with raisins and crushed peanuts, revealed beautiful rose petals beneath its crystalclear surface. She was surprised, meeting his gaze.

it,” he said softly. “The jelly should have chilled longer. It would’ve been even tastier with condensed milk, but unfortunately,

sat motionless

sat beside her and gently encircled her shoulders. His presence always brought her comfort, but she felt an impulse to push

feel like eating, you can rest. I’ll put everything

lip, intending to voice her doubts, but the words morphed at the tip of her tongue. “Do you

her words came from. He softly caressed her hair.

closing her eyes. She had a long dream, sometimes vivid and colorful,

she notice the bright sky. The morning sunlight streamed into the room, accompanied by the chirping of birds outside.Books Chapters Are Daily

calm as if the explosion

got up, and walked

had just brought breakfast when urgent

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