The Incubus System Chapter 929. Deep Talk

The Incubus System Chapter 929. Deep Talk

Ethan’s PoV

The clock showed past eleven, and the sunlight barged into my room like it owned the place, making me squint against its assault. I let out a soft sigh, shifting my gaze up to the ceiling. Ruby was still nestled against me, her warmth a comforting weight in my arms.

She lay there, her eyes closed in peaceful slumber, her breaths coming steady against my skin. It was moments like these when everything felt so still and right, that I wished time would stand still.

I couldn't help but replay what just happened in my mind. What had started as simple sex, had quickly morphed into something more. Ruby had surprised me, opening up in a way I hadn't expected. I thought it would be casual sexual intercourse, where emotions were out of the equation. But somewhere along the line, lines got blurred. I chuckled softly to myself, running a hand through Ruby's hair. Who would've thought that?

But I was grateful that with this… I could sneak a peek into her thoughts, and get a glimpse of what was really going on inside her head. It was like having a backstage pass to the chaotic concert of her mind, and it was one hell of a show.

But what I found out wasn't exactly what I had expected. Even without my Mind Corruption Skill, I knew her thoughts weren't just filled with fleeting desires or passing thoughts. No, they were laced with an obsession, a deep-rooted need for me that went beyond the surface. It was like stumbling upon a hidden treasure chest, only to find it filled with ghosts of her past, haunting her every step.

Her obsession wasn't something she could just shake off; it was a part of her, a shadow that clung to her like a second skin. And as much as it pained me to see her struggle, I understood her.

After all, we all had our demons to wrestle with, our own battles to fight. And hers just happened to be a little more... literal. But that didn't make it any less real, any less agonizing. If anything, it made it all the more heartbreaking.

To be honest, I wanted to use my Mind Corruption skill to delve deeper, to uncover the root cause of her obsession, to help her confront the demons that haunted her. Yet… I was reluctant.

Glancing at her sleeping form, I wondered if she was truly asleep or just pretending.

"Yeah, I don't think I need to do it," I mused, the idea swirling around in my head like clothes in a dryer. Sure, I could tinker with her memories, to rewrite the past like it was just another draft of a story. But did I really want to go down that road?

Thinking about it, even if I knew all about her past, about the thing that had triggered this whole obsession mess, what good would it do? Changing her memories seemed like a quick fix, but at what cost? Would she still be the same Ruby I knew for, with all her quirks and craziness intact? Or would she turn into some kind of clone, a puppet dancing to my tune?

The thought made my stomach churn. I mean, I wanted her to dial down the obsession a notch or two, but not at the expense of losing everything that made her, well, her. Her personality, her character, her whole vibe – that was what made her in the first place. And if I messed with her memories, who's to say she wouldn't lose all of that?

I shook my head, dismissing the idea with a sigh. No, changing her memories wasn't the answer. What I wanted, what I hoped for, was for her to work through this herself, to find a way to manage her obsession without me having to play puppet master. It might take time, and it might not be easy, but it was the right thing to do.

A smile crept onto my lips as I gently patted Ruby's head. What she had just said felt like a breakthrough. It was a good start, and that was all I could ask for right now.

Glancing at the clock, I realized with a start that time was slipping away faster than I had anticipated. I had a lunch date with Olivia and Camila, and I still needed to get ready.

Carefully, I eased myself away from Ruby, trying my best to be as silent as a ninja sneaking through the night. The last thing I wanted was to wake her up. Having her in my room wasn't exactly my idea of a good time—I mean, who knows what she could get up to when I wasn't looking?—but for now, I figured I could let it slide.

I mean, I had already given her strict orders not to go poking around in my stuff, and she couldn’t break that order. Besides, I had to admit, having her here, even if it was just for a little while longer, felt kind of... nice.

After I slipped out of Ruby's embrace, carefully, I pulled the blanket up over her body, tucking her in like she was some kind of sleeping princess in need of protection. With a soft sigh, I glanced back at her one last time before reluctantly stepping away.

With a flick of my wrist, I activated my Demon's Clothes skill, willing a simple t-shirt and shorts to materialize around my body. That saved me the trouble of having to rummage through my closet for something to wear. Plus, it gave me a bit of added protection in case I ran into anyone on the way to the bathroom. I went to the door and left. Slowly, I eased the door shut, trying my best to minimize any noise.

For a moment, I stood there, staring at the closed door of my room like it held all the secrets.