The Devil's Curse.

Chapter 4 | It was the dress?

Chapter 4 | It was the dress?

I woke up to the sun warming the side of my face with someone's warm arm around my waist. I turned my head to see Lucifer's sleeping body pressed against mine. His face was pressed against my back, his lips parted slightly for air and his hair was messy. I couldn't help but notice he only wore a pair of grey slacks. I could feel my face turn bright red at the sight of him. His head tilted, gold eyes peered out of slightly open eyelids. He smiled lopsided.

"Good morning angel," he said softly, sleep evident in his voice. I smiled and looked away to cover my face with my arm to cover my blush. He chuckled.

"You know I've seen you naked and I will again soon, and soon you'll be round with my children," he whispered in my ear dragging a finger down my spine. I shivered at that thought. I could feel my entire body heating up.

"But for now, let's get up, we have things to do today," he said cheerily. I sat up quickly to frown at him. He walked into the bathroom but not before sending me a wink. I squeaked hiding my face in my hands. His laugh could be heard through the bathroom and into the bedroom. I was married to an idiot.

The door opened and three maids walked in, I watched unalarmed as they placed a box of clothing on the bed along with a pair of black flats. I thanked them and they hurried out of the room. My eyes watched them go sadly, my teeth taking hold of my bottom lip.

"What's wrong?" Lucas asked walking out of the bathroom. I noticed his dark hair was dry and causing me to reach out and touch it. He leaned back looking at me like I was crazy and I merely touched it again.

"You didn't shower yet?" I asked clearly knowing that he didn't.

"No angel, I wanted to know if you'd like to join me," He purred leaning down to wrap his arms around me. I let out a squeak, my face heated up and he let me go. A look of disappointment flashed over his face and I looked away. He stayed silent as he returned back into the bathroom, softly clicking the door shut. He could have just slammed it, I still ended up flinching like he did. I did want him – us – to make love but it was different now. It was actual love, we were married and I was no longer just his pet. I was afraid he wouldn't like it, I wasn't just a pet and this wasn't just a forbidden love anymore (besides me being part angel), and I was afraid he'd realize he didn't actually love me.

The thought made tears cloud my eyes and drip down my face, a lump formed in my throat and I realized I loved him. I loved Lucifer so fucking much I was afraid of losing him. I was terrified of losing him, I think I physically needed him now. I couldn't lose him.

My breath caught in my throat at even the mention of losing him. What if I lost him like I did Daniel? No. I was ok, I wouldn't lose him. I would make sure I wouldn't lose him. My power crackled inside me, my fingertips tingled and I let out a small gasp as the lights in the room flickered then blew out. My eyes darted around shocked, that was definitely a new angel power trait. I held out my hand and focused on the lights again. The lights flickered back on and I chuckled. Well now I was a human light switch. I could hear the shower turn off and I realized I didn't want to be here when Lucas got out of the bathroom. I didn't want to be here for that awkward and tense silence.

I lunged at the box of clothing, quickly ripping it open and pulling off my nightgown to pull of the silk dark green dress which cut off just below my butt. It did occur to me that Lucas might be mad that it was so short and I wasn't wearing any tights or anything over it but I didn't care in this moment. I pulled on the shoes then bolted for the door – pulling my hair into a high pony tail as I went.