I blink my eyes open to the morning sun, and when I realize that I’m lying alone in the dirt, my heart lurches a little.
Wait… why do I care if Ladon is here? I’m supposed to keep him at bay. I’m supposed to avoid catching feelings for him.
I sit up and stretch my arms, basking in the warm glow of the sun for a moment before climbing to my feet.
I look behind me and see that the pile of clothing is gone from where Ladon left it last night.
Damn. I guess I won’t get to ogle his naked body today… if he comes back. Maybe my little emotional outburst scared him away. That wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing, though.
My gaze trails up to the dark, gaping mouth of the cave, and curiosity begins to overwhelm me. I wonder if Ladon is in there… and what he keeps hiding inside of the mysterious
