If I had a choice

The two lovers laid in eachother's arms, feeling their steady heart beats which sounded to be music in their ears. It was time she left, Ari thought but the question remained how could she leave without hurting him. Seeing his tight grip around her waist, she knew that he wouldn't let him go. But she had to before Zyda could wake up anytime as she had borrowed part of her strength. 

Ari was still considered a wandering spirit, however, having met Zyda, she seemed to be regain part of her real body but this skill required a lot of energy. Ari stirred a little but Zarek tightened the grip on her waist though with his eyes closed, he was more sensitive and alert. As a professionally self trained elite and spirit guide, his senses are as sharp as a blade. 

Ari sighed helplessly at his childish reactions, "Zarek, I...I have to tell you something." 

He didn't loosen his grip and asked with his eyes closed, "What is it? Can't it wait for some other time?"