Chapter 2002

"So why aren't you taking it?" Christopher asked. Persephone glanced at him. "It's okay. I don't usually play with toys." "Stop lying." Christopher chuckled. "Then what's that on your bed?" His words left her stunned. It was Morpheus who had given her the doll. Not only did it lack cuteness, but it also had a somewhat creepy appearance. He called it the Nightmare Doll and had carried it around for years. The doll was not aesthetically pleasing, but it had the power to chase nightmares away. Wearing a smile, Persephone walked over and picked up the doll. "It looks old and ugly," Christopher remarked. "Is the person who gave it to you someone important?" "Yes," she affirmed without denial. As she looked at him, her eyes were as clear as water. "Ms. Persephone!" He feigned annoyance. "If everything goes as planned, you'll have to marry into the royal family after you graduate!" "You said it yourself, 'if everything goes as planned'." Persephone remained calm. She was aware of