Ma Moitie

Chapter 40

The Weight of Choice

The moon hung high in the night sky, a pale guardian watching over the forest as shadows danced beneath its silvery light.

Jeongguk stood before Taehyung, his heart racing as the gravity of their conversation settled around them like a thick fog. The air was charged with unspoken fears and desires, the weight of destiny pressing down on them.

“Are you really sure about this?” Jeongguk’s voice was low, steady, but tinged with concern. His eyes searched Taehyung’s, seeking any hint of hesitation, any flicker of doubt in those deep blue depths that had always captivated him.

“I need to know that you’re not just saying this out of desperation.”

Taehyung paused, the silver sword slipping from his hand and resting against his side. He stepped forward, closing the distance between them, his gaze unwavering as he met Jeongguk’s worried expression.

“I am sure,” he replied, his voice firm yet gentle. “I’m willing to give myself to you, Jeongguk. I want to complete our bond. It’s more than just breaking the curse; it’s about us.”

Jeongguk’s heart ached at the sincerity in Taehyung’s words, but a protective instinct surged within him.

“You shouldn’t force yourself into this just because you feel you have to,” he insisted, shaking his head slightly. “There has to be another way. I promise I’ll find it.”

But Taehyung stepped closer, determination etched on his features.

“No,” he said, his voice stronger now, filled with a quiet resolve that resonated deep within Jeongguk’s heart.

“I am sure, and I willingly want to do this with you. It’s not just about the curse; it’s about our connection, our bond. I’ve never felt this way before, and I don’t want to hide from it anymore.”

The intensity of Taehyung’s gaze held Jeongguk captive, the vulnerability and strength intertwined in his eyes tugging at something deep inside him.

Jeongguk could feel the weight of the world on his shoulders, the fear of losing Taehyung clashing with the undeniable desire to embrace their fate together.

“What if something goes wrong?” Jeongguk asked, his voice barely above a whisper, the fear of the unknown clawing at his insides.

“What if the magic… what if it changes everything between us?”

Taehyung stepped closer still, his presence a steady anchor amidst the storm of doubt swirling around them.

“I trust you, Jeongguk,” he said softly, his voice laced with sincerity. “Whatever happens, I want to face it with you. We’re stronger together. We can’t let fear dictate our choices.”

Jeongguk took a deep breath, his heart racing as he weighed the enormity of Taehyung’s words. He saw the fire in Taehyung’s eyes, the unwavering resolve that burned brighter than any fear. It ignited something within him, a flicker of hope amidst the darkness.

“Okay,” Jeongguk said finally, his voice steadying as he reached out to take Taehyung’s hands in his.

“If this is what you truly want… if you’re sure…” He searched Taehyung’s eyes for any sign of uncertainty, but all he found was a fierce determination.