Chapter 68: Storm Clouds and Shadows
The days that followed were filled with a newfound sense of intimacy between Jae-ho and Arson. Their bond had deepened, not just through their shared struggles but through the tenderness and understanding they found in each other. Yet, the world outside their small sanctuary was anything but peaceful. Rumors of Arak’s return circulated through the village like wildfire, and with them came a sense of dread that hung heavy in the air. Jae-ho tried to ignore the anxiety that bubbled beneath the surface, focusing instead on the moments he shared with Arson. But as each day passed, he could feel the tension rising, the storm clouds gathering on the horizon. One afternoon, as they sat together under the shade of a large tree, Jae-ho couldn’t shake the feeling that something was about to change. He watched the leaves rustle in the wind, the way the sunlight danced through the branches, but the beauty of it all felt overshadowed by an impending sense of doom. “Jae-ho?” Arson’s voice brok...