IMDD CHAPTER 272 (Patreon)

"Don’t tempt me for now, darling… I just want to hold you like this a little longer. And I’m afraid you’d pass out if I devour you now after so long."

“Did you forget you already devoured me the other night, Gage?”

He smiled and then sighed helplessly. “It’s honestly a little strange… I know he’s no one but me but now that my memories as Gage Acheron returns… it’s just a little… different. Does that make any sense?"

“I noticed too, you just feel a little bit different when compared to yourself just a while ago before your memories returned.”

“That… I believe is because Gage Acheron represents the finest version of myself. It's the most human aspect of my being, the part that's most in touch with this world."

Eva stared at him with curiosity.

"Whenever I return here, my primary goal has always been to find you as quickly as possible," Gage explained. "My return will always coincide with the period in your life when our paths always cross. Until I returned earlier because I wanted to understand something… I wanted to find answers before we meet again. In truth… each time I come back, I adjust my appearance to match your age."

Eva blinked. "Your age will match mine? Like, if I'm 18, you'll appear as if you're 18 too?"

Gage nodded affirmatively. "Yes. And it's not just about looking 18. My personality can also align with the mindset and behavior of an 18-year-old human. While my fundamental knowledge remains intact, I can adapt my persona as needed. I do this to blend in seamlessly, to avoid appearing out of place. I'm also mindful of how you perceive me, both in appearance and in behavior. I thought that doing that would make me understand the mindset of younger humans, and that would help me connect with you on a more relatable level... or at least, that was my intention."

Eva's lips formed an 'o' of surprise, still processing Gage's revelations.

"Now that I think about it, you do look younger right now," she observed. "I assumed it was your different style or because of our long separation, but... how old are you right now?"

"Pretty young. When I returned without my memories, I was aware of your age. It was surprising because we'd always met when you were around 18 to early twenties, and you’d never... reached this age before. And I heard that older women these days prefer younger men, so..." He paused, chuckling softly. "You see, all my other versions, except the one I am now, were just... not ideal."

“So right now… you’re age is…”

“Should be mid twenties.”

Eva’s jaw dropped.

"But now that I'm fully Gage Acheron again, I'd prefer to be..." Gage trailed off, his palm suddenly covering her eyes. When he removed his hand, Eva's eyes widened in shock. Gage now looked markedly more mature, as if he had aged to match her own age. He had a more commanding presence, exuding a mature charm that left Eva momentarily speechless. She struggled to find the right word for his new appearance—maybe 'daddier' was fitting?

Gage's grin widened playfully. "I knew you'd prefer me older," he teased, and Eva couldn't help but bite her lip in response.

“I knew you’d liked me better older.” He grinned and Eva bit her lip.

Gage's playful grin sparked a reaction in Eva, who bit her lip in response. "You look even hotter," she couldn't help but comment.

"And you, darling, are as stunning as ever," Gage replied, his eyes sparkling with warmth.

Eva cleared her throat, partly to regain her composure. "Please, keep talking, Gage. Tell me more.”

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