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.

by the river, though.Let's head back

"Is that so?"

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

Vivian followed Jason back to the mountain.She decided that she would

settled behind a huge boulder when a voice rang from behind

what are you doing here? Where's

It was Lucy.

and not a foe, Vivian

Styx.What are you doing here, Lucy?

trailed off as she glanced at the road leading

bells rang in her

two people come in here just now.I thought

Lucy explained frantically.

"Oh, I see."

Vivian nodded in understanding.

"Who is she?"

the conversation, and his voice was cold

whipped around to look at Jason.She was stunned when

"Vivian?" Lucy prompted.

with us on this trip.Jason, meet Lucy, a good friend

by their curious, albeit wary,

brief introduction, but

holes in Jason

you should probably go back before your uncle finds out that you're gone.Jason, should we head in deeper? I don't think this

after

of their current location, Vivian did not notice the meaningful look Lucy shot

if they ventured deeper into

that, Jason

Lucy's

feels off about that guy.He looks like he's

"What?" Vivian exclaimed.