A Soul to Keep

Reia wakes up hugging Orpheus’s chest. He notices the protection trinkets Reia made and put around the property, which makes his eyes turn yellow. Reia asks why his eyes turn yellow, and he tells her it shows his joy or pride. He gathers fruit for her breakfast and then bathes her. Reia is aroused during the bath by Orpheus’s touch and finally asks why his eyes turn purple, asking if he desires her. He admits he does, and she tells him she is aroused. He touches her intimately in the bath and tells her that he wants to have sex with her and consummate their relationship if she agrees to be his wife.

Reia is upset that the demons that waited outside the house while Orpheus was injured damaged the garden. There is not as much food available as before, so Reia asks Orpheus to hunt for her. Orpheus is worried Reia will leave when he hunts, but she promises to stay. Orpheus wants her to be happy, but she says she still feels trapped. Orpheus tells her they could safely travel if she becomes his bride, as the ritual would make her safe. She stays silent, so Orpheus drops the subject.