Erika

A few weeks have passed since Lucifer sacrificed himself. I'm sitting on the balcony, watching the orange sunset while Levi cooks dinner for us inside the kitchen.

I let out a deep breath, wriggling my toes to the scent of Pasta Carbonara oozing in the air. My heart swells. Levi is a talented chef, and I love him so much. I wonder what our next step should be?

Things have more or less settled and turned peaceful in Lunaris. Nora, Blake, and Leo are trying to be more acceptive of demons. Their son will be a mixed species, so they are trying to create peace before he is born. I think it's a wise decision. All demons aren't evil. "Everything alright out here?"

I turn around in my chair and smile when Levi places a plate of food on the table. He is holding a bottle of wine, and his beautiful eyes are brimming with affection.

My lips curl into an even more giant smile. "Everything is just fine," I sink my teeth into my bottom lip, unable to hold in my giggle as my hand strokes over my stomach. "I have something to tell you."

Without a word, Levi silently takes a seat. His eyes are curious, and I look him over, touching his features with my eyes. He is gorgeous, muscular, sexy-total daddy material, and soon it won't be only us two.

"I'm pregnant," I tell him and move my hands to the napkin on the table. I've hidden a pregnancy test in it. I reveal it, and tears form in the corner of my eyes. I'm so emotional. "This is the fourth test I've made. They are all showing positive."

Levi stares at me, frozen into place. Countless emotions wash over his face: happiness, joy, curiosity, and even stress before they finally settle with pure excitement.

"I'm... I'm going to become a dad?"

I nod at him. "Yes."

Levi looks like he doesn't believe me. His eyes are filled with disbelief, but I realize that's because he thinks this sounds too good to be true.

We have been trying to make a baby, and we thought it would take a long time, but it didn't-we are so blessed in that regard.

For some women, it can take ages. Some even need help. I can't believe I'm already pregnant; from the looks of it, Levi is as overjoyed as I am.

"Are you sure?" Levi whispers. "Like, are you one hundred percent sure you're pregnant?"

"I think so," I whisper back, smiling while running my fingers over the slight bump on my stomach. Werewolf pregnancies are much shorter than human ones. I'm already becoming big. "Quite positive, actually."

Levi's response is to stand up and walk over to me. This huge, towering demon of a man is reduced to joy and happiness.

Wordlessly, he squats before me, pressing his head between my legs to touch and look at my stomach. I've never seen him so quiet before. I hold my breath as I feel his hand slipping underneath my shirt, caressing my skin until I experience gooseflesh.

I have no idea what Levi is thinking, but as I look down at his handsome face, I catch the shine of tears. Even his bottom lip quivers when he meets my gaze.

"Pregnant... I can feel it... You really are pregnant with my child..."

I blink away a few tears. "You can feel it?"

"Uh-huh."

"That's a relief."

"It's a girl," Levi whispers while his hand shines with magic. He continues massaging the area, drawing little circles. "We are going to have a beautiful little daughter." "A daughter?"

"Yes."

Happiness bubbles up within me, and I'm sure Levi can feel it through the mate-bond. He acts upon it, sliding one hand underneath me before lifting me off the chair. The food is long forgotten.

I whimper, and my arms wrap around his strong neck as he carries me toward the open balcony door. Without warning, he dives down, kissing me with tongue and urgency.

I grow hot, so uncomfortable hot, aware that we are moving but too caught up in our passionate kisses to pay attention to it. It's not until I'm released on the mattress that my consciousness kicks to life. My eyes blink with renewed attention, and I notice Levi is throwing off his clothes with his gaze locked on mine. He is a piece of art. All hard ridges and muscles are ready for me, only for me.

I shudder and watch Levi get down on all fours, climb over to me, and pin me underneath his broad chest. He kisses me again, and I cry out when he cups my b****t, molding it and seeking my hard n****e. "You're mine," Levi growls as he releases my lips to dip down and instead plants kisses along my jaw. Searing hot, designed to make me whimper underneath him. "Mine."

"Levi..." I moan and touch his chest, feeling his heavy, juicy pecs in my palms. Gosh, in comparison, my hands seem tiny on his body. He is so huge. Sexy. Already hard. I lift my chin to whisper. "I need you." Levi grins and sucks harder on my n****e, scraping his teeth upward before moving on to the other n****e. I lose track of everything as he gives me pleasure.

I'm too taken by it, already drifting into the land of satisfaction. My fingers are on his broad back, sinking into his warm, firm skin. He is so ripped, and his tongue is so wet and delicious.

I groan, but Levi doesn't stop sucking, doesn't stop touching me. I hold my breath, and in a split-second glimpse back into reality, I realize he is between my legs, pulling down my underwear. Yes, yes, yes!

My hips move when his tongue presses against my clit, and stars explode before my vision. It feels so great.

Holy moon goddess.

"Oh, Levi..." I damn near scream, feeling insane amounts of pleasure at once when he buries his tongue inside me.

"I love you, Erika," Levi murmurs and suckles on my clit. Two of his fingers are working on my wetness. "You're my mate, lover, and soon the mother of my child. You're perfect, and I love you so much." Despite barely being able to move or think, I meet his gaze. "I love you too. So, so much."

***

After a crazy love-making session and dinner, I cuddle beside Levi in our kingsized bed. My huge demon mate is already sleeping, and I press my a*s against his c**k, stirring it awake. Yet Levi doesn't open his eyes. It's just his body's natural reaction to me. I smile. "I love you so much," I move my mate's hand over to my lips, kissing it before contently closing my eyes. "Goodnight, Levi."

I soon drift off to the dream world I've seen so many times before. The one where the trees are a little taller and the grass a little greener.

Lucifer's dream world again?

Butterflies are swarming in the air, and the sound from the waterfall fills my sensitive ears as I sit up in a field of golden flowers.

My stomach sinks.

I've been here without Lucifer many times, but it never gets easier to see this place. I might be in love with Levi, yet my heart weighs heavy whenever I think of the second mate who sacrificed his life to save me. I never gave him a chance... "I don't regret dying for your sake."

Every hair stands on the edge of my body. I slowly turn around, gasping, when I see Lucifer standing further away. He is smiling softly and leaning his back against a magical tree.

For a moment, all I do is take him in. The gleam in his mischievous eyes and his black, tousled hair. He is truly stunning to behold, beautiful in a way that isn't fair, but something is different.

I stare at the large, white wings folded behind him, and I silently stand up as realization hits.

"You're not a demon anymore..." I whisper in awe.

Lucifer's lips curve up higher. "No, I'm not..." his curious eyes travel to the bump on my stomach, and his teeth show in a smile. "Looks like you're doing fine, Erika. I wish you all the happiness in the world. I hope you and Levi will be happy." I stare at him.

Angelic blood might run in my family, but Lucifer seems... He doesn't seem like he belongs to our world anymore.

He doesn't carry the scent of the living, and his eyes are shining like he has seen a glimpse of the other world-heaven. Which means he isn't back. Not to stay, at least.

I walk toward him. "I'm sorry..."

He tilts his head. "For what?"

"Not giving you a chance."

Those eyes of his become softer, gentler. "I was evil, Erika. My soul was black, and I was willing to do anything to make you mine. It wasn't until we made love that something within me changed," his wings are spreading, and he turns around. "I regret nothing." I realize he is leaving. It makes me walk faster. "Wait, don't go."

"I have to."

"No, stay for just a second," I make it over to him and wrap my arms around him, making Lucifer freeze. He turns tense and stares down at me as I embrace him. I smile. "Thank you... For everything."

His lips move to say something, but I don't let him. I stand on my tiptoes and brush my lips against his. It's another shocker for him, but then he kisses me back. It's fire and ice. His hand strokes my back, and my heart leaps until suddenly, he is gone.

I take a step back and smile while tears run down my face, knowing in my heart and soul that he isn't coming back.

My lips are quivering as I whisper. "If you can change, then so can everybody else. I think demons can live among us after all."

"Erika?" I turn around and replace Levi giving me a sad smile. I get the feeling he watched me saying farewell to Lucifer, and his following sentence confirms it. "He is gone forever, huh?"

I smile back at him, letting a few tears fall. "Yes, but... I think he is happy now, just like I'm happy."

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