TETHERED
"You know I'll never leave your side. I am always here by your side, Damien. And I will stay by your side until you find someone else."
Damien shook his head vehemently, refusing her words, his eyes desperate. "No, Deirdre, I don't want anyone else."
She cut him off gently, her voice filled with a serene acceptance. "That's what I want, Damien. It will make me happy. Please, find someone who can love you and take care of you."
With that, her form shimmered and began to fade. "No!" Damien shouted, reaching out one last time, but she was already gone, leaving behind only a whisper of her presence.