Chapter 1 Before the Gathering
In Heaven, Lucifer was considered the most beautiful of the angels. He had short, light hair, a perfect, sculpted body, immense wings, and a presence that inevitably drew every gaze. He was one of the most powerful warriors in the celestial realm and, to many, represented perfection itself.
Angelica walked through the corridor of Heaven, looking for Anna.
“Anna? Where did you go?” she called softly.
She turned the corner too quickly and collided with something hard. A chest. She lost her balance, but two hands quickly caught her around the waist before she could fall.
Angelica looked up.
Lucifer.
For a moment, she could not speak.
“Be careful,” he said.
Angelica immediately lowered her eyes, blushing.
“I’m sorry.”
Lucifer merely nodded and let her go.
Angelica remained motionless as he walked away.
“Angelica!”
Anna’s voice made her jump. Her friend came running.
“I’ve been looking everywhere for you!”
Angelica composed herself.
“I was looking for you too.”
Anna studied her.
“Why are you so red?”
“It’s hot.”
Anna glanced down the corridor behind her.
“Of course. Hot.”
Angelica gave her an embarrassed look.
“Let’s go to the gathering.”
“Fine. But sooner or later, you’re going to tell me what happens to you whenever he walks by.”
Angelica shook her head.
“Nothing happens.”
But her heart knew that wasn’t true.
