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.

were clear skies, and now dark clouds loomed, carrying a damp scent in

react, large

his arms and dashed in

you taking me?" Persephone urgently asked.

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

the rain intensified, she had no choice but

the direction he mentioned did have a cave. Bushes partly concealed the cave's entrance, and the interior was relatively clean. Walking further

cave leads to the outside. It's connected to a stream, so you can hear the water." Morpheus smiled, taking off his clothes to wring

not getting wet much. However, as she was already dressed lightly, the rain had soaked her skirt, revealing her curves

and averted his

tried to cover up the embarrassment. "Once it stops, I'll carry you back down the mountain." "I... I 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

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