Yuki was waiting patiently for his answer, though Damien could not realize that and thought if he stayed silent for a while longer, he didn't have to say a thing. But he was wrong.
"Damien?" Yuki called her husband. Clearly, she demanded an explanation.
And Damien almost faltered. "I can't say." Those words were ripped from his throat. "I'm sorry. But I can't tell you, partner. Not… now." He shook his head, looking apologetic. "Can you spare me that question, Yuki?" Damien tucked her hair behind her ear.
Yuki took a deep breath. Oh, she missed his touch. "But one day, you will tell me?" She wondered, "Right?"
