His introductory statement is a contradiction of the words in the passage, particularly the words "seduce" and "possess." These words perpetuate the idea that the protagonist still worships his dominant nature, and saying "I'M IN LOVE with Shohreh" is just a cathartic event. It's also worth noting that the phrase "with Shohreh" is an indicator of the narrative's vestigial embarrassment. He himself doubts being in love because he knows within himself that such an idea is a lie; he is, after all, a dominant, and giving it up will also mean giving up his power.