Chpt. 4: Revelations

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Alastor studied Y/n for a moment, his expression unreadable. Finally, he sighed and motioned for her to sit beside him on the plush sofa in the living room.

"My dear Y/n, being my companion means that you will have the opportunity to explore the demon world alongside me. You will have access to knowledge and experiences that few humans could even dream of. However, it also means that you will be bound to me, in both body and soul," Alastor explained, his voice solemn.

Y/n's heart skipped a beat at his words. She had suspected that there was more to their contract than Alastor had initially let on, but she hadn't expected this.

"What do you mean, bound to you?" Y/n asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Alastor's eyes softened as he reached out to gently cup her cheek. "I mean that you will be mine, in every sense of the word. Your life, your essence, will be tied to mine. You will belong to me, body and soul, for as long as our contract remains intact."

Y/n's breath caught in her throat as she processed his words. She had willingly entered into this contract with Alastor, but she hadn't fully understood the implications of what it meant to be bound to a demon.

"Is...is there any way to break the contract?" Y/n asked, her voice trembling with fear and uncertainty.

Alastor's expression darkened, and he looked away for a moment before meeting her gaze once more. "I'm afraid not, my dear. Once a contract is made with a demon, it is binding for eternity. There is no escape."

Y/n felt a sense of dread settle in the pit of her stomach. She had made a deal with the devil, quite literally, and now she was bound to him for eternity.

"But...but what if I don't want to be bound to you?" Y/n asked, her voice barely a whisper.

Alastor's eyes softened, and he reached out to gently caress her cheek. "I understand your apprehension, my dear. But I assure you, being bound to me is not as dreadful as it may seem. I will take care of you, protect you, and ensure that you want for nothing. You will never be alone, as long as you are with me."

Y/n felt a sense of conflicting emotions swirling inside her. On one hand, she was terrified of the prospect of being bound to a demon for eternity. But on the other hand, she couldn't deny the feelings of warmth and comfort that Alastor's presence brought her.

As she looked into his eyes, she saw a glimmer of sincerity and affection that she couldn't ignore. Despite the risks and uncertainties, she knew that she wanted to be with him, now and forever.

With a shaky breath, Y/n reached out to take Alastor's hand in hers. "I may not fully understand what it means to be bound to you, Alastor. But I do know one thing: I want to be with you, no matter what."

A smile spread across Alastor's face, and he pulled Y/n into his arms, holding her close. "Then it is settled, my dear. From this day forth, you are mine, and I am yours. Together, we will face whatever challenges may come our way, as one."

And as they embraced, Y/n couldn't help but feel a sense of peace and contentment wash over her. She may have made a deal with the devil, but in Alastor's arms, she had found her home.

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