Te could only imagine what it was like for the archangels when Lucifer left. Uriel still burned with that betrayal—there would never be enough reassurances to salve and heal that wound. He was tired of apologizing. “I think you should come with me. I think you should get to know her, I think—”
Uriel leaned his head against the wall and closed his eyes once again. “Go away, Tamiel.”
Dismissed, Te did as he was asked. He addressed John-lavender when he stepped back into the tunnel. “Have one of your brethren prepare a suite of rooms for Lord Uriel and inform him when they are ready. I'll see to the woman.”
John-lavender bowed. “Yes, Lord.” He glided away to follow his orders.
Te set off toward the guest suites, happy that he had such competent aides in the Eineu. In general, Other-kin va
