Keeping you ignorant was the key. If you depended on him and never needed anyone else, you two would live a happy carefree life.

The puppet became the puppet master, and you were the fool. You relied on his light to shine afterall

Mock concern crossed his face as you expressed your concerns, your feelings of hurt, betrayal, realization. It was all so amusing.

“I do need you.”

He promised, empty words upon an empty voice. You could cry your heart out, but he knew you’d never leave.