Returning from the Dead: His Secret Lover

Vivian had heard it too.

Her mind went blank as trepidation seized her.She mindlessly let Jason pull her toward the tall reeds, where they crouched for cover.

Two Elysians appeared at the river bank the moment they concealed themselves.

"Are you sure that you saw people here?"

"Yes, I'm pretty sure I heard something."

Frustration flashed across the first Elysian’s face upon hearing the answer.He strode toward the River of Styx.

"They're seeking death by coming here! Do they want to add to the number of dead bodies floating down this swamp?" he cursed, evidently annoyed.

Vivian was perplexed, but she instinctively cowered in fear when she heard the malice in his voice.

Her involuntary action caused her to brush up against the person next to her.

The atmosphere grew tense.

"I'm sorry, t-that was an accident" Vivian stuttered an apology.

Her face flushed scarlet as she went rigid from embarrassment.

Vivian was innocent by nature.

Although she and Jason had gotten into a conflict because of Daphne, Vivian harbored no hard feelings toward Jason.

After all, he was not directly involved in the matter.

Jason, too, was feeling a bit awkward.

He peeked at the young girl and noticed the pink blush on her cheeks.

Realizing that she was not disgusted nor repulsed by him, he heaved a sigh of relief.

for us to linger by the river, though.Let's head back to the

"Is that so?"

she regarded the looming mountain behind them.I suppose it's safer to

to the mountain.She decided

behind a huge boulder when a

what are you doing

It was Lucy.

a foe, Vivian hastily tugged Lucy

Styx.What are you doing here, Lucy? Weren't you guarding the road?

trailed off as she glanced at the road leading

rang in

two people come in here just now.I thought that they had

Lucy explained frantically.

"Oh, I see."

Vivian nodded in understanding.

"Who is she?"

his voice was cold

whipped around to look at Jason.She was stunned when her eyes settled upon his gorgeous face

"Vivian?" Lucy prompted.

introduce you.Lucy, this is Jason, and he's with us on this

quickly said, amused by

after the brief introduction, but Jason

eyes seemed to bore holes in

right, then.Lucy, you should probably go back before your uncle finds out that you're gone.Jason, should we

up after a long

Vivian did not notice

that it would be best if they ventured deeper

Jason

rose to follow him, but Lucy's grip on her arm held

something feels off about that

"What?" Vivian exclaimed.