A DARK PLACE

Alex's eyes widened on hearing Luz's thoughts.

“No sweetheart, you know I don't care what anyone thinks when it comes to you, I will protect you with my life. Although my memories of your mom are hazy, she was the light in my life like you are, standing firmly beside me at a time humans I call my relatives deserted me. And everyday, I try to recall what such an angel looks like. Baby, it's not that.” Alex whispered, cupping his face.

“If you're not ashamed of me, then what's the problem?” Luz asked, staring straight at Alex.

“I'm worried because you're my son, and I love you. I don't want dark magic to consume you. I don't want you to tow the path of Lucifer. Lucifer was so talented, he was a very versatile warrior, one of the most powerful commanders of the armies of the third heaven. Only a few like Michael were as strong as he was, or perhaps, slightly more powerful than he was. But the genius whom all the armies of third heaven looked up to ended up as a frightening evil because o