Morpheus could tell Persephone had been awkwardly trying to please him, doing everything to make him happy. He felt sorry for her and deeply guilty, too. He didn't know how to tell her about his past.

Those ugly scars were something he didn't even want to touch himself.

"Morpheus, what's wrong?" Persephone's heart dropped when she noticed his constant distraction.

"Did... Did I say something wrong?"

"No." He gently caressed her face. "It's not you, Sephy. It's me."

"Why would you say something silly like that?"

"It's really my fault."

Persephone tiptoed to run her fingers through his hair when a distant rumble echoed in the sky.

Aciatic's weather was unpredictable—just moments ago, there were clear skies, and now dark clouds loomed, carrying a damp scent in the

she could react,

arms and

taking me?" Persephone

going downhill with this downpour is risky!" Morpheus glanced at

intensified, she

her surprise, the direction he mentioned did have a cave. Bushes partly concealed the cave's entrance, and the interior was relatively clean. Walking further in, they could even hear the trickling

so you can hear the water." Morpheus smiled, taking off his clothes

she was already dressed lightly, the rain

coughed and averted his

can walk by myself." Persephone's voice was low. She knew Morpheus was avoiding looking at her, but she couldn't help glancing at him. His bare upper body displayed distinct muscles, and his tan skin felt raw and

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