Book 16: Chapter 48
“And that’s done?” I looked at my hand but didn’t notice anything strange.
Mom nodded: “It’s done. Of course, for the sake of protecting you, I specifically set an insurance measure. If she tries to forcibly take over your conscious, she’ll immediately be reduced to ashes. In other words, she is only allowed to wake up under the condition that you allow her to. That way, there won’t be any risk. That said, Son, do you really think that this is a good idea? It’s dangerous. After all, she almost killed us using your body.”
I softly responded, “I can’t bring myself to kill her when she bears such a striking resemblance to you. She may have committed unforgivable deeds, but I’ve desperately searched for reasons to forgive her. I feel this way precisely because she resembles you. It appears it’s impossible for me to become a fair and just King, as I can’t be ruthless to you all.”
Mom giggled. She gave me a light hug and stroked my head. Tone tender, she said, “It’s all right, Son. It doesn’t matter what sort of King you are. In Mommy’s opinion, you just need to be a kid. Son, Mommy is truly afraid of losing you. I guess that’s Mommy’s weakness. If somebody controls you, Mommy could hand over everything; therefore, you must remember to never allow yourself to become a bargaining chip.”
“Of course I won’t, Mom. I know not to.”
Mom’s eyes resembled glowing gems under the candlelight. Mom gently clasped my face with her long and slender fingers. She looked back into my eyes. I gently pulled Mom into my arms and leaned over. Mom gently kissed me. She slid her hands on my face around to the back of my head and hugged me back. The two of us didn’t say anything while our surroundings were silent. It was as if nothing happened before, and we weren’t mother and son but two people in love.
I felt the warmth and gentleness of Mom’s body. It was the familiar fragrance and warmth that put me at ease. Everything Mom had to offer could put me at ease. One will always be most relaxed when they’re at home. As for me, I could feel the warmth of family as long as I was with Mom. She was my family, after all.
Our tongues intertwined. My hands slid down to Mom’s breasts on their own. I grabbed the breasts that once fed me. Mom shuddered and then pressed her body more firmly to mine. I gently rubbed her breasts. Mom grabbed my hands with a firmer grip.
“Stop for a moment, Son.”