Ch 60: See You Soon

~ Alastor's POV ~

If I didn't know any better, I'd swear I was in Heaven with her. She was perfect in every sense of the way. The way her skin glistened with that soft hue as she approached her limit, the way her eyes dropped into a half-lidded gaze and would glaze over with lust all for me.

For only  me.

We had spent the past couple of months tip-toeing around almost everything. When she had no memories, I avoided most of the energy between us like the plague. When she was restored, she avoided me almost at all cost. We were slowly building our relationship over again throughout the past couple of weeks, but today...my word today was electric.

I felt...light. Finally released from all the tension that I had been hiding back from her. She was my everything, the sun to my moon, mon petite chérie.

My greatest love.

We remained there for a few more moments after our relations, with her fixing her hair in the window. We knew we had to eventually return to the hotel, and she didn't want anyone to suspect anything suggestive. I was busy walking around and taking note of all the repairs I had to make once my power was restored.

"Alastor..." Her voice cuts through the space, making me turn to her. She stood there holding my broken microphone in her grip, "What happened? S-Should we bring it to Lucifer?"

I snap my head to the side, releasing a loud crack, obviously showing disparagement, "Why should I ever go to such a simpleton for that?"

"Well, it appears to be broken. I assume that you can't d-"

"I'll have it fixed in no time, my dear. Why don't you return to the others while I figure out what to do with this mess?"

She'll fix it for me, she owes me this after all. Can't protect her precious without my enormous power.

"You're sure you want me to leave you?" She blinks up at me.

No, mon amour, but it's not safe for you to stay here while I do this.

I walk over and brush some of her hair off her shoulder, laying it against her back, "Now Cher, I'll be right behind you. I just need a couple of moments in my solitude to properly gather my thoughts and belongings." Her face distorted and I could tell she didn't like the idea.

I couldn't blame her, after all these centuries I wanted her stuck to me like glue.

She looked up at me with those huge doe eyes, my goodness were they my weakness.

"Now, mon ange, don't give me that look. I gave you my word, did I not?" I smile playfully, retracting my claws and extending a pinky finger toward her, "Would you like to make it official?"

She smirked and swatted my hand away, walking to the door.

"My now, what bold attitude. I guess we know where our daughter got that from."

She looks over her shoulder before she exits, connecting with my eyes, "Hmm, you I guess~" She teases as she walks out.

There's a silence for a moment as she leaves and I watch to make sure she is completely out of range before I let out an annoyed sigh,

"Lilith, my dear~" My eyes narrow as my smile widens, "I know you can hear me~"

I'm sorry, I was too busy watching your pitiful display. Was there something you required?

I clear my throat and hold up the microphone,

Oh, yes, your cocky, arrogant, no good of a fucking performance - how could I forget?

"I did my end of the deal, kept your offspring safe, and fulfilled her desire of making this doomed plan a reality, what else is required of me?"

Haha, that's rich! Do you think you really did anything back there? It was her father that rescued her while you ran away like a fool!

"What was I expected to do? I didn't ask for you to harness my power inside this stick, that was your own doing. Without it, what am I supposed to do? Tethered shadows can only do but so much you know..."

Well, figure it out.

"Excuse me?"

I have much more important things to tend to then to deal with your whining. You can figure it out on your own, right? You know who to go to.

"Mhm, only because you tricked me."

 "Well, you had much to learn. Now, see you soon~"

What?! What's that supposed to mean? I - no, for the love of all Hell itself, no!

I don't have a chance to question her before there's another beam and my tower is now restored, appearing on the side of the hotel. I walk over to the windows and look down. Everything looks so different, like a luxurious upgrade. It's extravagant, something straight out of the Gatsby book my love would read all the time.

But what did that mean, 'see you soon'? Was she on her way here? Would she visit in a dream? Would she send me more tasks or messages?

Was she returning to Hell?

GODDAMMIT, SON OF A BITCH!

I have no choice but to sit and wait like the fucking dog on a leash that I am.

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~ Narrator ~

Esme stands with the group in front of Sir Pentious' painting on the wall, proudly saluting it and singing along with the rest of them.

We can do this, (We can do this) 🎶

We'll be better, (We'll be better) 🎶

Though redemption may take a while,

(Though it may take a while),

Wayward sinner clear their ledger...

A sudden pop up,

And we're doing it with a smile ~

"Al!" Charlie beams, reaching up and wrapping her arms around his neck. Esme smiles and places a hand on her back, smiling sweetly.

"Ugh, this guy..." Lucifer mumbles, causing her to chuckle and roll her eyes at him playfully. Charlie lets go of him and begins to walk to the front of the hotel holding Esme's hand. The two look at each other with an excited gleam in their eyes.

We'll make a difference, wait and see

We're gonna do this, you and me!

The two lead the rest of the group to the front of the hotel, optimistic about the road ahead of them.

Esme stands there with a wondrous look on her face, her hands clasped over her heart.

All the while Alastor bares the opposite demeanor, narrowing his eyes with a sadistic determination and an unsettling smile.

And then tomorrow, it will be a fuckin' happy day in Hell! 🎶

~ Author's Note ~

Two chapters in one day for two separate books, I'm on a roll! 🥳

Also, fucking look at this AMAZING FANART BY  

They drew all Alastor and Esme's little family if they all would have lived. 

LOOK HOW GROWN UP GENNY IS!🥹💖

I love you guys so much istg! I'm so happy you like the stories sm because I thought this was just a stupid little google doc that no one would read and NOW LOOK AT IT! 

I'm honestly so proud of this. I know people don't like to say that because no one wants to seem cocky, but FUCK THAT I'm so proud of this!

Also, happy 4th to those who are celebrating. I hope you all stay safe! :) 

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