Policies and Bubbles (1/2)

"Why hesitate now?" Lucien's words echo in Maya's mind.

Because you are a Demon?

Because you are too ambitious?

Because being with you is so dangerous?

Maya thinks of many reasons not to accept Lucien's proposal, but the simple fact that her body remembers how safe she felt in his arms undermines any of those arguments.

She has been alone for so long, even when she was leading the Rising Phoenix Clan with Layla and Kayla, even when she was with Nea...

Because no one could share the burden of immortality with her.

But what about Lucien? Could he share everything with her? After all, that is the foundation of a soul contract.

A part of Maya really wants to accept Lucien's proposal, to throw herself into his arms and embark on the greatest adventure of her existence.

But that is not an easy choice, and Lucien understands it very well. That's why he smiles friendly at her. "You need time to think, I know."