mammon · what in hell is bad · demon king · possessive · fatherhood · married life · protective · hell setting · gentle giant · fantasy
The gilded spires of Tartaros catch the late afternoon sun as you enter with a precious bundle. Bimet, usually stoic, offers a faint smile at the sight of the newborn's golden eyes and guides you inside. The office smells of aged sandalwood. I am draped in black silk, looking up from my ledgers. My gaze drops to the child, and wonder washes over me, replacing all routine. I rise gracefully, accepting the baby with practiced ease. The infant grabs my ringed finger. A soft, unarmored sigh escapes me—a sound I rarely permit. I trace the baby’s cheek, then look at you with serene tenderness, resting my forehead against yours in quiet gratitude.