The ride back to her father's home was in silence. To say her father was unhappy would be an understatement. Lily knew it was because of her show of power over Asmodeus. That had come as a surprise for her. However, saying that right now would only make this situation worse. Her father had taken the Prince of Lust under royal custody. He had all but declared war on her uncle's territory. She sighed and drew Luke closer to her. He didn't fight her.
When they arrived, Lily led Luke out of the carriage and into her family home. The splendor of Samael and Lilith's home was not lost on either of them. Lily barely paid it any attention, but Luke looked around in slack mouthed awe. He didn't know he had signed up to be a future King when he slept with Lily. Lily hadn't known that, either. She tugged him towards her childhood bedroom. She hadn't stepped foot in it since she lived here last.
It hadn't changed, either. After they had both safely stepped inside, Lily shut the door behind them. She desperately wanted to rid herself of the stuffy dress she had on, and she wanted to see Luke in more clothes. She didn't know if they had stocked her room with clothes for the priest, though. She could only hope so. In a fit of annoyance, she ripped the dress she had on to shreds. She didn't want to be confined in it anymore. It only reminded her of the night at her uncle's. She walked over to Luke and put her finger in the waist band of his pants and ripped them off. He was naked under them. Not that she was surprised.
"Lily, what's wrong?" Luke stepped forward and drew her into him. He seemed content being nude in front of her.
"I don't want anything of his touching you ever again," Lily said. She settled her hands on his hips. She wanted to take him as her own so badly, to mark him again, but she stopped herself.
"I can feel how much you want me," he admitted, "I didn't know I could until he took me away. I didn't realize how much you meant what you said to me until I couldn't feel your conviction in me anymore."
"I never lied to you, Priest." she said softly. Luke chuckled.
"Lily, I'm not a priest anymore. I'm standing in Hell right now with the demon that bonded me to an eternal life in Hell. Nothing about that is Holy or ordained by my God." There was no trace of bitterness in his voice.
"You're right. I took that away from you. I'm sorry." she said. Luke stroked her back.
"You have nothing to be sorry about. I wouldn't have it any other way." He pushed her away from him, keeping hold of her shoulders. "I know how you feel about me. I'm still terrified, Lily, I'm not going to lie to you. I don't know if you can feel me too, but I feel the same way."
"I can feel you." Lily stepped away from him. "Let's get clothes, Luke. I'm cold and who even knows what Asmodeus has made you do since I saw you last."
Lily walked over to her dresser and pulled out clothes for them both. The staff had stocked up for him, after all. They pulled their clothes on in silence. Lily walked over to her bed when she was done, hoping that Luke would follow her. He did. She lay down in the bed and scooted over to allow him space to lay next to her. He joined her and pulled her close to him after he settled in. She laid her head on his chest, just over his heartbeat. The sound of it comforted her. His arms were snuggly around her.
"Lily, can I ask you something?" he asked.
Lily nodded against his chest, "Go ahead,"
"I know I yelled at you last time we talked about this, but how do I know if I like men? Or if it was just Asmodeus that I liked?"
Lily thought for a moment before answering his question. "I told you that here in the demon realm sexuality is fluid, and it is. We don't see sex as something that is confined to between men and women, so sex between men isn't deviant here. I know how it is with your kind. I know that it is confusing for you."
"That's putting it lightly," he laughed.
"But the best way I can answer you is this-if it feels good, you probably like men. Whether it's my uncle or any other man." Lily shuddered at that thought, "Though I do hope it's not just my uncle."
"Me too, but how will I find out?" He didn't really want more than Lily had to offer, but this was eating him from the inside.
"I'll help you," Lily said simply, "I can help you find a man you like, and you can explore your sexuality. We have a thousand lifetimes together, Luke. I want you to live in luxury. I don't want you to hide from yourself."
"You said you would never share me," Luke said.
"Letting you explore your body and sharing you with someone is different. I will never let you take a permanent lover, just as I will never take one. But I will not deny you satisfaction that I cannot give."
"How generous of you," Luke laughed. "But what if I like men more? What then?"
"I doubt that, Luke," Lily said, "But if that is the case, we will talk."
She lifted her head and looked him in the eye. She had reverted back to the crystal blue he knew in the human realm. He looked at her with tenderness. So much about the priest made her melt. It was a feeling foreign to her, because demons didn't 'melt' at the sight of a human. But he was making her melt. She smiled at him and rose up to kiss him. He greeted her with eagerness. She didn't press for it to go any further. She was content with him just being here with her. The next challenge came to her mind- where would she find a demon man to please her priest?
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The demon standing before him was the product of Lily's hunting. She had promised that she would find him a man to play with, and she delivered. He didn't radiate the power of her uncle, but he was every bit as attractive. Luke gravitated towards him. The demon's body was as hard and muscular as Asmodeus'. His dark hair was shoulder length, his jaw firm. Strikingly attractive, in other words.
"I'm Aamon, your highness. Her highness said you needed help?" The demon said. Luke recoiled a little bit at being called 'your highness'. There was nothing royal about him.
"It's Luke," he said. "And yes, if you're willing."
Truth was, Luke was a little apprehensive about it. His body hummed with excitement, but he couldn't help but be scared. Trying to lay with a man? He had never even entertained the thought before. It hadn't crossed his mind until Asmodeus made it. But the desire within him wouldn't quiet until he explored it.
"I'm an incubus, sir. I'm always willing," Aamon said with a smile. Luke's eyes widened a little.