Seventy

🌷 M O N G R E L 🌷

"It is not the length of life, but depth of life."

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My lips slowly lifted away from Merlin's wrist, the puncture wounds having sealed shut as my gaze drifted off. My breathing was uneven, trying to steady my heartbeat as I slowly lifted my gaze to meet with Merlin's.

Merlin's eyes searched my face, wondering if he should speak and when he finally parted his lips, he said, "Yes, I was selfish. But I paid every price of my selfishness..... and after a long time of sufferings, moon goddess ended it with the gift she gave me in the form of you...," I can see he might think I have mixed feelings about his next comment, but he continued, "After twenty centuries of pain, I'm glad I have you by my side, finally."

I was silent, letting everything sink in as he mentioned, "You're the balance for this world."

"W-Why?" I could hardly s