"I've always loved only you, Theia. My devotion to you is unwavering, and that will never change. How could I possibly desire anyone else when you are the reason I exist?" "Phobos," I say his name tenderly, a sudden urge to embrace him and inhale his soothing scent overwhelming me. "I don't want to treat you as delicate, for you're not. Your body was created for me, and it's capable of handling anything I choose to share. I'll show you just how strong we can be together." "When will that be?" I ask eagerly, my heart racing as he finally faces me, his golden-rimmed irises revealing his powerful beast, and we lock eyes. A wicked grin lights up his face, hinting at a promise of a passionate encounter. "When I leave you breathless and wanting more," he replies, his words a daring declaration. --- After enduring countless lonely years, Phobos, my soulmate, emerged from the depths of a devastating storm, a terrifying force. The man I had longed for, yet he startled me with his captivating ocean eyes, casting a spell I couldn't resist. That instant, I knew our paths would intertwine, though it brought with it a fear of heartache. Once, we were innocent childhood companions, but Phobos transformed into a distant stranger, a ruthless warrior whose beast controlled him, leaving destruction in its wake. Our connection was complex, as equals despite the stark contrast between our former selves. How can I forge a bond with a creature like him? Can I win his affection, despite his monstrous transformation? How can I still love the boy I knew, now a formidable beast?