Epilogue

Cain:

I stroll into my bedroom and snicker when I see my beautiful wife place a small tiara on our four-year-old granddaughter's ebony hair. Lisette giggles and turns in front of the mirror before she looks back at her grandmother and mutters, “I’m a princess, gammy.”

Lilith claps her hands excitedly and helps Lisette adjust the skirt of her pink gown. Lisette’s chubby cheeks are flushed as she gleefully twirls again.

Her bright eyes shine when she notices me, “Poppy, look!” she calls out.

Moving closer, I squat in front of her and appraise her gown. I have to cover a chuckle when I see that she’s wearing glittery runners on her feet. “You look beautiful, my love.”

Lisette throws her arms around me and waves to my lovely wife, “What about gammy?” she asks in her sweet childish voice.

I look at Lilith, who is also wearing a long pink gown that molds to her perfect figure and a large crown on her head, “Both my girls look exquisite.”

Lilith smiles as she approaches us. Even after years of being together, her smile still makes my heart race. Lisette wraps her little arms around both our necks and kisses our cheeks, “I love you, gammy. I love you, poppy.”

I kiss both my girls before I release them and say, “Well, since you’re both already dressed, I might as well show you my surprise.”

Lisette jumps up and down before she slithers to the ground and gleefully shouts, “Show me, poppy.”

I look at Lisette and nudge my chin toward the door, “Close your eyes, princess, and don’t peak until I tell you to.”

Lisette gives me a serious nod before she closes her eyes tightly. Kissing my exquisite wife, I step back and mutter, “Follow me, your highnesses.”

Lilith takes Lisette’s hand and follows me out the door until we reach the throne room.

Once Lilith became the queen of hell, we redecorated the throne room in subtle grays and blues. The rest of the fortress was tastefully decorated, but parts of the throne room were a bit too much, and Lucifer had a horrendous throne that Lilith told him to take.

Lucifer’s mate, Lana, was horrified by the prospect of him taking it home but relented when Lucifer promised her he’d keep it in his man cave. I have to admit that Lucifer’s man cave is an entertaining spot to visit. He has several flat screens mounted on the walls, comfortable sofas, various game counsels, a pool table and several other gadgets that keep us entertained when we visit.

Eventually, Lana, Bree and Lilith made their peace with each other. Bree had given birth the week prior, and Fallon had just been called by Lucifer to help his uncle Gabriel in heaven. Though she and Bree were not on friendly terms, Lilith still cared for her new granddaughter and wanted to make sure they were both safe. She had just stopped to check up on Bree and the baby when a group of Zealots belonging to the Hand of God broke into the house and tried to take them. The group used magical spells to keep them from using their powers, so Lilith couldn’t flash them out. Seeing that Bree was weak and the men would hurt them, Lilith fought them off and protected Bree and Lisette. Lilith was shot and stabbed while protecting them, but somehow, she managed to get them to safety.

Once everyone heard what Lilith did, all animosity was replaced with gentleness.

It helps that Lisette was such a sweet baby; she stole everyone’s hearts the moment she opened her crystalline eyes.

I was amazed that I was comfortable with sharing the role of a grandfather with Lucifer. Or even being a grandfather at all, since I was never a grandfather to my own grandchildren. But I knew Lisette was special when she took my finger into her tiny fist and gave me the most heart-melting smile when she was only a week old. From that moment on, I knew I would die to protect her.

Since then, Lisette has spent weekends in our house in Greece or our fortress in hell. Lilith has taken to being a grandmother as if she was born to it. She loves Lisette dearly, and in turn, Lisette is enchanted by her grandmother.

“Are you ready, ladies?” I ask as I lead them to the front of the throne room. Lisette bobs her head enthusiastically, her long ebony curls bouncing with her movements, “I’m ready, poppy,”

I give Lilith a nod, and Lilith mutters, “Open your eyes, my love.”

Lisette opens her eyes and gasps with delight when she sees her tiny throne. Several weeks ago, she told Lilith that she wanted a throne-like her Poppy, Lucifer. Though Bree, Lana and Lilith cringed, Lucifer and I were delighted. Once I got back to the fortress, I went to my workroom and created a tiny throne for my lovely granddaughter.

“Oh, poppy, it’s lovely!” She wraps her arm around my leg and smiles.

Lifting her fragile little body in my arms, I place her on the throne. Lisette’s smile widens as she swings her feet and proudly poses on her throne, “Do you like it, gammy?”

Lilith squats down beside her and nods, “It’s perfect for my princess.”

Lucifer, Lana, Fallon and Bree appear at that moment. Everyone fawns over Lisette’s dress, tiara and throne. Lisette preens, “Now, I’m the princess of hell, Poppy Lucifer,” she calls out before she happily throws her arms around Lucifer's neck.

Lucifer holds her close and kisses her head, “You are a princess whether you have a throne or not, luv.”

Lisette giggles happily before she angles her arms towards her father. Lucifer passes her to her father, who smothers her with his own kisses and tells her, “You look magnificent, my love.”

Lucifer sidles up to me and pokes me in the ribs, “The woodwork on the tiny throne is spectacular, mate.”

I look down at the tiny pink throne, with blue stripes and jewels encrusted around the edge of the gold back and seat cushions. “It took some work, but I knew Lisette would love it.”

“Lana stops beside me and admires the throne, “Are those real diamonds?”

I nod, “Nothing but the best for my little princess.”

Her eyes widen as she relays the information to Bree.

Eyes wide, Bree looks at Lilith, “Geez guys, you're spoiling her.”

I don’t take offense because I can see that she’s happy that we love her child so dearly.

Lilith smiles. “Of course we do. My sweet girl deserves the world.”

Lisette embraces her mother and aunt before she walks back to Lilith and tucks herself into her arms. Lilith rocks her gently and whispers over the top of her head, “I love you, princess.”

Lisette clings tightly to her grandmother and instantly falls asleep.

As soon as everyone has left, I lead my love to our room and help her remove her dress. I kiss my way down her body and make love to her until we’re both fully satisfied. As I gaze down her beautiful eyes, I know that I’m finally where I belong.