381 Kaduria (Part 1)

"Does it hurt?" Phloria said caressing the scaly side of his face. A silent tear streaked down her cheek.

"What?" It wasn't much a question. More like the way Lith blurted out his surprise. Phloria seemed to be immune to his killing intent.

"I'm so sorry. I had no idea you were going through something like this alone. Does it hurt when you transform?"

"Yes." He replied overwhelmed by her kindness. The shadows surrounding Lith shattered, making him human again.

"I remember our conversation well. You told me that if I thought you could make me happy, we would have continued from that point. I love you, Lith from Lutia and I know you can make me happy. The only question is: am I able to make you happy?"

She kissed him gently, shattering all the walls he had erected until that moment to protect himself from the world. Despite all that she knew, despite all that she had seen, Phloria was still in front of him.