Dameon:
Those words on my daughter’s lips are heartbreaking. Who would have thought that a demon like me could feel such guilt, or such love?
Then I look back to Seraphina’s face, taking in her daughter’s appearance for the first time. I can only imagine what she feels right now.
“Yes, Mariel. I lied to her and that hurt her very much. It is the biggest regret of my life.”
“Why did you do that, Daddy?” The innocent voice asks.
“I was afraid,” I answer matter-of-factly. “But fear will get us nowhere, right Mariel?”
“Yes, Daddy.” She says, though she isn’t looking at me. She and Seraphina are studying each other intently, strangers who are inexplicably familiar.
“Mariel, come here sweetie.” I ask gently, patting the space next to me on the couch. She warily approaches, never taking h
