“I wanted to stay with you so much,” he finally choked out. “Even like this. Even if it meant I could never have a normal relationship with your friends or family, or we couldn’t go places together, or someday you’d pass away like everyone else, and I’d still be stuck here, like this. Even then… I would’ve snatched up that life with you, because you’re worth it. You’re so worth it. But not like this. Not at the expense of your life or your health. I won't take that from you.”
