Aluren's lips parted as she gave her response, stating that she did not hate him. His brow furrowed, seemingly unable to process what was being said for a few moments, even thinking himself a monster. It wasn't until he had heard the word 'love' did he finally snap from his worrisome daydream, his focus again setting on hers.  "Love?" he softly repeated as if the word were foreign to him. He softly shook his head, his gaze lowering to her exposed chest, though certainly not focusing on her breasts as he fell back into his thoughts.<br/><br/>Her words couldn't have spoken more truth in several ways, he did not realize the consequences of his actions, still battling with the thought of her desiring to part ways with him. It wasn't until he felt her warm hand resting on his neck did he finally close his eyes, letting her warmth bring him back into a calm as she always did.  She was his anchor in reality, the shining light that kept the darkness at bay. Though he still felt as though he betrayed her, the one person that was meant to protect her had taken advantage of her. He couldn't blame the outside force for what had happened, if he were anyone else, he may have had the will to stop himself.<br/><br/>Hearing her apologize brought a look of horror on his face, eyes wide as he looked into her silver hues. "Isalisk, I'm the one who should be sorry, I am sorry for what I had done, I promised I would have never harmed you." His voice was deep, holding a calmness that even he couldn't believe he was pulling off, but he wanted to do his best to make her feel alright. "... Isalisk, I want to remain by your side for this journey, I want to find this fountain and share it with you as well as everything else in our lifetime together. I never want to leave your side." His look of concern had shifted to his stronger sternness, his look that he had hoped would bring faith into her heart from his words. "I love you too, my dragoness... Please believe me."