Red lowered her head and hid it in Lucifer's chest.

Erich curved his lips in dejection and continued in a broken voice, "When I had no expectation then how can I get hurt?"

"I don't want to hurt you." Red said, not meeting his gaze in contrition. "What about you Red? Are you going to live your life with me all because you don't want to break my heart? What about your heart? Your emotions? I cannot live like this with you. I want your elation."

"But.. but what about the sorrows I gave you. I-" Erich cut her off, "I will gather myself." Erich smiled and lowered his head,...