He watched as they left. He wanted to go to her, speak to her, but knew he could never do that.
Why didn't her other love him? He thought at least the other would. Something obviously went wrong.
If only he could reveal himself. Maybe she would love him. But he can't. He's dead to her. He couldn't decide.
Finally, he made up his mind. He would leave at night. And he would belong to the darkness.