“I should be the one thanking you.” Michael laid back on the duvet and yawned wide as a horizon. “I never thought I’d enjoy anything like that until you taught me. I owe you so much.” A mumble: “This… new source of happiness.” All of Lucifer melted, into something sweet, into loveliness. “Everything has been nice since the Lord made you. I’m happy you’re here, here feeding me candies and tucking me into bed.” Lucifer laughed, breathless. “I’ve become so dependent on you. What would I do without my beloved?” “Beloved?” Lucifer, smiling and scoffing, moved to the bed, settled down at the edge,
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