《《《 EPILOGUE 》》》
🍒 **DEV@ 🍒
“How are you doing, Mother?” I asked, a smirk playing on my lips as I approached the small, heavily guarded cave where she was imprisoned. My mother looked thinner and dirtier than the last time I saw her five years ago.
Her voice came out hoarse as she struggled to get up. “Get me out of here,” she demanded, her eyes filled with desperation.
“You still have the guts,” I remarked, moving closer to the cave’s entrance.
“Do you remember the man you didn’t want me to be with?” I taunted, enjoying her discomfort.
“We have two children now,” I continued, relishing in her reaction. “And guess what?” I paused dramatically before placing a hand on my belly. “I’m pregnant again.”
“Are you some sort of child-bearing machine now?” she spat out in anger, her words dripping with bitterness.
“It’s not my fault you sold your womb,” I retorted coolly. “You’re just bitter.”
“Maybe if you had been a good mother and accepted Lucifer, you would have been ruling the Devona kingdom by now,” I added, a hint of cruelty in my tone. “But see you whenever.”
As I turned to leave, her words stopped me in my tracks. “I just wanted what was good for Devona—a queen. He took the future of Devona away. What did you expect me to do?” she pleaded.
I walked back to the cave, bending down to her level. “You’re quite convincing, Mother, but not anymore,” I said firmly before walking away.
Outside the cave, Lucifer was waiting for me, his presence a comfort amidst the tension. He greeted me with a soft kiss, his concern evident in his eyes.
“She didn’t hurt you, did she?” he asked, his touch gentle as he caressed my belly.
“She can’t,” I reassured him, leaning into his embrace.
“How’s my queen and king doing?” he inquired, a smile spreading across his face as he felt the baby kick.
“Healthy as ever,” I replied, returning his smile.
Lucifer’s excitement about expecting a boy after two girls, and Paula making them three, It was overwhelming to think about raising a son, especially considering my lack of experience with boys.
“Take a deep breath,” Lucifer instructed, preparing to teleport us. I complied, holding my breath as we vanished from one location and reappeared in another.
“This is the last time, I swear,” Lucifer said.
“Lucifer,” I chuckled, shaking my head at his persistence. “You worry too much.”
He flashed me a sheepish grin. “I can’t help it,” he admitted. “I just want everything to be perfect.”
I couldn’t help but smile at his sincerity. Despite his tough exterior, Lucifer had a soft spot for our growing family.
“Time to eat,” he declared, taking my hand and leading me towards the dining area.
“Eat?” I raised an eyebrow in amusement.
“Yeah,” he confirmed with a nod. “You know, food? Fuel for the body?”
I couldn’t suppress a laugh at his exaggerated explanation. “I ate two hours ago,” I reminded him, feeling a hint of annoyance creeping in.
“That’s quite long, you know,” he pointed out, his tone teasing.
I rolled my eyes playfully. “Well, if our son ends up getting too fat, it’s your fault,” I retorted, trying to lighten the mood.
“Duh,” he replied, a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips.
“But seriously, I’m not hungry,” I confessed, watching as his smile faltered slightly.
Lucifer’s expression softened, his concern evident in his eyes. “Are you feeling alright?” he asked, his hand reaching out to gently touch my cheek.
I nodded, grateful for his understanding. “I’m just not hungry,” I reassured him, leaning into his touch.
He sighed, his fingers tracing comforting patterns on my skin. “Alright,No pressure” he said softly, his voice filled with understanding.
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“Does that mean I’ll be the queen of Devona one day?” Devian’s eyes widened with excitement.
“Yes, you will, honey,” I confirmed with a warm smile.
“Why not Paula?” Devian turned to her older sister, curiosity evident in her tone.
Paula shrugged. “I want to be a doctor instead,” she explained matter-of-factly.
“Treating humans,” Paula added, earning a chuckle from me.
Lucy, our youngest, chimed in. “What about me? Don’t I get to be a queen?” Her voice trembled, tears welling up in her eyes.
“Oh, darling,” I said, scooping her up into my arms.
Lucifer entered the chambers, his expression shifting when he saw Lucy in tears.
“What’s wrong, princess?” he asked, reaching out to comfort her. Lucy had always been a daddy’s girl from day one.
“I don’t get to be a queen,” Lucy sobbed, her tiny frame shaking with emotion.
“Says who?” Lucifer replied gently, his heart breaking at her distress. Lucy pointed at me.
“What, me?” I couldn’t help but laugh, though Lucy’s tears tugged at my heartstrings.
“It’s not funny, Mommy,” Lucy protested, burying her face in Lucifer’s cloak.
“You’re my queen, okay?” Lucifer reassured her, planting a kiss on her cheek.
“What about me?” I teased, prompting Lucifer to roll his eyes playfully.
“Yeah, what about us?” Paula chimed in, pointing to herself and Devian.
“Oh, Sh|t!” Lucifer exclaimed, feigning forgetfulness.
It had been eight years since the war. Devian was born a year after, followed by Lucy three years later.
Paula had truly become the epitome of a perfect big sister, a spitting image of my best friend Paula when she was younger. Whenever I looked at her, I couldn’t help but be overcome with emotion, tears welling up in my eyes. I hoped Paula was doing well wherever she was now.
Hades and Paula had tied the knot just a year after the war, and they already had a child together. It brought me immense joy to see them building their own family. Likewise, Dariana had also started her own family, with two children of her own. I couldn’t help but feel incredibly happy for her.
It felt like we had all finally found our own versions of happiness and contentment. And of course, I couldn’t forget to mention Maze, who had become the best aunt ever to our kids. Her unwavering love and support meant the world to us all.
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” Why don’t you both have parents?” Devian asked, her innocent curiosity filling the room as we lay together on the spacious bed.
It was our usual story time ritual, a cherished moment where we bonded over tales and shared experiences.
” We do, but they are no more,” I explained softly, feeling a pang of sadness at the memory.
” No more? What happened to your parents, Daddy?” Lucy inquired, nestling her head against Lucifer’s chest.
I realized then that I had never asked Lucifer about his parents, knowing only that they were no longer alive but unaware of the details surrounding their absence.
” Story time,” Lucifer declared, though there was a hint of nervousness in his laughter. His eyes met mine briefly before he began.
” My mother was a maid in the palace when my father first met her,” he started, his gaze remaining fixed on mine as he spoke.
” It was love at first sight, but he was not supposed to fall in love with anyone, especially not a Witch,” he continued, surprising me with this revelation about his mother’s identity.
” What’s wrong, Mommy? You’re a witch, right?” Devian interjected, seeking clarification.
” Yes, we are all witches,” Paula chimed in, lightening the mood with her comment.
” Please, Daddy, continue with your story,” Lucy urged, turning Lucifer’s face toward her.
” Okay, princess,” he acquiesced.
” They fell in love and had me, but the higher council discovered their forbidden love. It was highly prohibited, and when I was about five years old, they took my mother away from us. Then my father was defeated by the higher council, leading to his banishment from hell,” Lucifer explained, the pain evident in his voice as he recounted his past.
” What happened to your mother?” Paula asked, her empathy shining through.
” She was killed by them,” Lucifer revealed, his words weighing heavily on us all.
“That is so cruel of the higher council,” Devian remarked, expressing the shock and indignation we all felt.
“I think they should be called the lower council instead,” Lucy quipped, injecting a bit of humor to lighten the mood, and we couldn’t help but laugh.
“Can’t we meet your father?” I asked, hoping to offer some semblance of closure for Lucifer.
“No,” he murmured, his tone tinged with sadness.
“Time to sleep, beauties,” Lucifer announced, standing up and signaling the end of our evening together.
“Good night, Mommy,” they all chimed in, planting kisses on my cheeks before following Lucifer out of the room.
As I lay in bed, reflecting on the events of the day, I realized just how much Lucifer had endured in his past. It pained me to think of him as a child, stripped of his mother and father by the cruelty of the higher council. But I was grateful that we had overcome those challenges together.
“How is my king doing?” Lucifer asked softly, his lips grazing my belly.
“Healthy, like his father,” I replied, feeling a surge of love for both of them.
Lucifer settled beside me, and I rested my head on his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.
“Remember when you said you’d rather give hell to someone else than even think of being intimate with me? That’s still the funniest thing ever,” I teased, reminiscing about a past conversation.
“d@mn, I did a lot of things I said I wouldn’t do,” he admitted, his laughter filling the room.
“When Lauren told me about the prophecy that we were meant to be together, I thought it was a joke. I even laughed because you were so cold-hearted and mean to me,” I confessed.
“You were annoying, to be honest,” he chuckled, pulling me into a tight hug.
“But I love you, nonetheless,” he declared, his affectionate embrace warming my heart.
“I love you more,” I whispered, stretching to peck his lips.
“As much as I tried to resist you, I don’t think I can anymore,” he confessed, his lips meeting mine in a passionate kiss.
And as we embraced, I knew that our love had overcome every obstacle, leading us to this moment of blissful unity.
THE END
We are finally done with this books guys ahhhhhhhhhhh ( screams in tyla’s voice)
I am both excited and sad, thanks for always being there guys.
I love you so so much.
