Chapter 69: His Truth – Part ll

• "He wanted nothing more than to have you, and I couldn't let him have you. I couldn't allow him to hurt you again. So, I locked myself up. They summoned the Demon once more and temporarily sealed the beast. And all the while, I tried to push you away. But like the demon had said, you pull him out. The bond we share pulls him out and you saw how I had shifted that night for the first time in almost twelve years." Onyx sighed and raised his head. He took her hands in his.
• "You would always pull him out, you are his other half too, but he is a danger to you, Ophelia. Every time I'm with you and any strong feeling I have would pull him out. Every bit of rage, joy, sorrow, and love will pull him out. He would want to have you and I wouldn't be able to stop him. Ophelia, I need you to make a decision. I want you to decide whether you would stay with me even after knowing your life might be in danger for the rest of your life. Ophelia, you have the option of walking out and being free. Even if there was no danger, I don't want you to be tied to me or anyone else because of a Goddess-created bond. I want you to have the freedom to decide who you want to be with. We were taught about our Moon Goddess gifts since we were children. We were ecstatic to find our other halves, and we loved our other halves from the beginning, even before we found them. We happily settle with the partner the moon has selected for us. However, this is not the case for you. I don't want to drag you into a relationship that requires a lifetime commitment. I want you to choose Ophelia, and even if you don't choose me, I want you to choose and live your life the way you want. And, please, don't be swayed by your emotions. The bond we share is changing them, and the attraction you have for me has grown stronger.” He smiled as he gently caressed her cheek.
• "Please think about everything I've said and make a decision. Think with your head rather than your heart." Onyx drew his hand away from her and pressed his lips against her forehead in an affectionate kiss. He pulled back and stood up.