My family is gone.
The words resonated in my head, a resounding gong causing me immense pain. Melting to the ground, I couldn't breathe, a weight sat on my chest as I tried to understand the depths of my loss. Not feeling Remiels hands wrapping around me, I sobbed.
"This is all my fault. I should have fought harder, I...I..."
"No, no baby, it's not your fault, don't take this on as your burden. Your family knew you were special and protected you, knowing what could happen. You're not to blame. Lucifer is." His words fell on deaf ears. I was too busy internalizing the pain to be receptive to anything he had to say.
I don't know how long I sobbed, but as the tears dried and I regained control, I felt my power shift to righteous anger. We will defeat this demon and we will rise like a br
