Page 43 of The Angel's Kiss
“You are human and you made that choice. Unlike demons and angels, you don’t have any set of rules your very souls are governed by. Understand, Rai. No demon has ever done more harm to humans than humans themselves. They always have to find ways to make war. All I ever did was inspire them to create the tools for them to act out their natural instincts, because that is what I was created to do. I played a very tiny part inhumanity’s existence and its inevitable downfall." He looked off to the side and shrugged. “Well, at least I did before the curse.”
"You're right," I said. “I’ve felt the way you did, Azazel. Probably why I was looked down on at the Guild. My views weren’t everyone else’s. I once wrote a report titled: ‘The Greatest Victory the Rich Had Over the Poor.’”
Azazel smiled. “Was it getting the poor to believe that they, themselves were the problem?”
I chuckled softly and nodded. “I got an A, but also had to have a conference with the Headmaster.”
“Having faith means you don’t question. As a demon, I only followed my instincts, but now... I no longer have to. I’ve been able to see the world differently, but that also means I see the flaws on your side as well,” Azazel said.
I nodded, because I did too. “Azazel, you still play a part, only now you’re not the cause of humanity's downfall. You’re its protector.”
Azazel blinked in surprise.
"What? Shocked that I’m choosing to put my faith in you? Isn't that what you wanted?"
He nodded. "Yes, because I have only spoken the truth."
"I want you to prove to me that we were meant to be together, Guardian and Champion,” I said.
"I’ve protected you, isn’t that enough?" Azazel said.
"Is it enough?"
Azazel sighed. "Yes. So, what does it matter as long as you get what you want? I’m your faithful Champion."
I leaped up from my chair and shoved him against the wall, then came in closer, so close our chests pressed together. Our faces were inches apart, which excited Azazel. I could tell because the pretty color of his indigo eyes glowed ever so slightly. His cheeks flushed and I found it cute that a demon could blush. I had to brush aside my own desires to make mypoint, because it was important. I could only trust him if I could believe in him.
"I don't want you to protect just me. I want you to fight for me. I want you to fight with me, so I can protect the humans that you seem to have so much disdain for. And I want that to be your motivation!" I snapped, then pushed off Azazel, causing the demon to grunt.
Azazel exhaled, and I looked down to see his hard cock tenting his pants. I was right about him. Did my aggression turn him on? Interesting. I kind of liked that because I was an assertive person.
“So, where do you stand?” I asked him.
Azazel adjusted his clothing. “I’ve been waiting for you to take me as your Champion, but I see that you need to be able to put your life in my hands. You need that level of devotion from me, but I don’t know if I can give that to you. I’m not the Archangel you should have gotten, but I do want you to accept me. For now, that is my only motivation, Rai. Take it or leave it.”
I thought about what the Magic Shop Owner told me about my fate. Was this moving in the right direction? I didn’t know. But at least now we were willing to work together. I nodded. “Fine. So, demons are trying to bring back Satan, aka Lucifer, aka A Huge Pain In The Ass. How do we stop them?” I asked, getting back to the problem at hand.
He shrugged. “Not sure. First, we need to find out what their plan is. All she was able to tell us was the fact they are looking for Vali Cam’mal—The Old One.”
“And was that innocent kid the Chosen One?” I asked.
“I don’t think so, that is why she was poisoned by the demon blood. Whoever it is, the child will be one with a demonic link so their blood can open the door. That is what the key is for,” Azazel said.
“Fuck,” I hissed.
“Do other members of the Celestial Guild curse as much as you do?”
I tossed him a look. “Please don’t tell me you’re sensitive?”
He shook his head. “On the contrary, I find it very sexy. A breath of fresh air, if you will.”
I huffed. “So, if you don’t think she’s the Chosen One, how do we find the kid who is?”
He smirked. “You’re just no fun.”
“I’m all business,’ I said.
“I see. Anyway, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to tell or not. We’ve never once come across a human who had that aspect. To be honest, it’s a bit of a myth among demons because no such human has ever existed.”
