Chapter 67: Was It Just A Nightmare? (2/2)

Mei came even closer and pulled down his hands to see his face while hugging him, letting her hand rest on his chest.

Arion's body froze, but his thoughts began to become calm after feeling her gentle warmth and smelling her pleasant fragrance.

It was as if his heart and mind were slowly harmonizing, alleviating all his worries and fears. He didn't know if she was using her powers or if it was just her natural aura, but he didn't care and slowly hugged her back.

He literally felt like he was embraced by a holy and sacred goddess, her face so mesmerizingly beautiful which could even entrance one's soul. Even the most hardened criminals would feel their souls melting in her sacred presence.

Mei didn't ask anything else, and Arion felt grateful that she didn't seem to be the least bothered by what he tried to do. It was as if nothing had happened before.

After a few moments, Mei smiled as she gently moved her hand over his chest, ”Have you calmed down? You must have had a very bad dream. Want to talk about it?”

Arion held her dainty hand as he gazed down at her breathtaking eyes and said in a low voice, ”It was nothing. I just…”

Mei's expression became pained as she asked, ”Is it because of what you suffered when those Dreadlings dragged you away? I can't imagine how painful and horrifying it must have been for you....the things you must have undergone and experienced.”

Arion partially opened his mouth, but he didn't say anything, thinking that it was best for her to misunderstand for now since he can't tell her the truth without telling her about everything.

”It's okay...you don't have to tell me anything. I don't want to make you remember any unpleasant memories. Let it be, and soon you will forget about all of them. Soon you will be strong enough to overcome them, including the Dreadlings who gave you this nightmare,” Mei said as her head leaned in more.

Arion felt his soul stirred hearing her words, but his worries showed no signs of going away.

He knew that the place he saw in his dream was the same place where he fought against those Jawfiends. But now that his memories about his nightmare seemed to become a bit vague, he didn't know if the monster-like claws he saw were his or just something his mind made up out of some subconscious fear he had towards the Dreadlings, just like Mei said.

The reason he thought so was that he couldn't remember any of such things back when he was struck in his heart by the Queen Jawfiend. All he remembered was collapsing on the floor and waking up on his bed later on.

Yet there were other signs that made him think otherwise, but right now, all he remembered was the frightening claws in his nightmare and how those claws tore through those Jawfiends as if they were nothing when he had to struggle to even kill one of them.

But now, he couldn't help but think if it was safe to stay near Mei or if he should run away till he figures things out.

However, seeing her beautiful smile, he pushed those thoughts away as he thought, 'Fuck it. Let me see how things are going to be. I am done running. I am not going to push her away.'

Arion was literally tired of running and decided to keep silent about his worries but at the same time decided not to run away from his problems but face them on his own without having to leave the only person he cared about.

”Thank you...Mei,” Arion said in a low voice.

Mei's eyes fluttered as she said softly, ”That's the first time you are calling me by my name.”

”You don't want me to?”

”No, I don't mind. It sounds better.”

Arion smiled, and then seeing the red mark on her neck, he felt a stinging sensation in his heart as he asked, ”Does it hurt?”

Mei shook her head and said casually, ”Of course not. Don't worry about it.”

Arion nodded softly, and then he smiled as he suddenly grabbed her legs and lifted her into princess carry.

”Ari!” Mei was surprised by Arion suddenly lifting her and locked her arms over his neck in a hurry as she looked at him with a startled expression.

Arion slightly laughed, ”What? Let's go back to sleep,” He said as he gently laid her down on the mat as the two hugged each other without any hesitation before dozing off.

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