chapter 16

With those thoughts in mind, Damien went to his room. it's been days since he last slept. being a demon,he can stay awake for long but there's a point his body can't control the exhaustion. He entered the house and sat on the bed. After the death of his wife,he shifted to another room. His nightmares aren't as intense as when he sleeps in their room. Another reason he preferred changing rooms is that he can still sniff the lingering smell of his wife . Her smell brings the memories they shared together as a family intensifying the pain his heart feels.

" I hate nights the most." Damien murmured and removed the mask covering his face. He laid down on the bed but did not dare close his eyes afraid of the nightmares that accompany his sleep. Damien was adamant on staying awake the whole night but sleep and exhaustion hit him really bad and he involuntarily closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.

In his slumber, he saw his wife and daughter playing in their favourite spot. When they were alive, his wife loved flowers alot. She had planted a huge garden of flowers where she frequented to play with their daughter. There was a big swing erected amidst the flower garden. Damien could see his wife Grace and their daughter playing happily. His wife was gently pushing their daughter in the swing while she loved and giggled happily. looking at them,they felt very real.

A happy smile tugged at the corner of his lips. He lifted his legs to walk and join them but it was like it was glued on the ground. He tried further to free himself when they started walking away. He watched as his wife and daughter started to disappear gradually Infront of him. He called her name but it was like she couldn't hear him. she didn't even look back at him.

Damien instantly sat up on his bed,he was panting and breathing heavily. he could feel his body sweating all over.

Today's dream felt very real. it was he was seeing his family all over again. What baffled him most was that today,he didn't get his usual bloody abd gruesome nightmares. Today, his wife and daughter visited him. Was that an indication or was she trying to pass some information to him? he couldn't help but wonder out aloud.

" I miss you do much Grace. It's the first time you have visited me in my dreams. are you trying to tell me something my love?" he asked no one but himself.

sighing to himself,he woke up and donned his favourite coat then stepped outside. It was still in the wee hours and many were sleeping. He teleported himself to his favourite spot.

Whenever Damien felt low in spirits,he would come to the seaside. The cool breeze and the beautiful view calmed his nerves. He would also dive abd stay underwater to relax.

Damien appeared at the shores of the ocean. Today the water wasn't calm. Huge waves were hitting the seashore and back to the Sea creating a Serene atmosphere.

Today, instead of diving to the troubled waters,he decided to take a stroll at the seaside. He removed his slippers and rolled his trousers up and stepped on the cold sand which was shining due to the moon.

Today , the moon was full blessing the land with it's bright light. The light reflection from the moon landed on the water bringing along a ray of multicolours. it was simply breathtaking.

Damien continued strolling around admiring the beauty of nature and passing time before the day breaks.

He also wanted to watch the beautiful sunrise by the shores. That's something his wife always wanted to do while she was alive. she always wanted them to watch the sunrise Hy the sea together. Damien was forever busy with his business that he never managed to fulfill his wife's wish. now that she was no longer here,he regretted concentrating on his businesses and not spending more time with his family.

" i am sorry my love for not fulfilling one of your wishes." He said and proceeded to sit down on a rock. The sun was about to kiss the night goodbye. He would sit by and watch the sunrise in memory to his wife.

" I never knew I'll find you here." a voice interrupted his train of thought.

Damien turned to see the source of the voice though he had already realized who it is.

" And what is the grand Duke of Windsor kingdom doing here at this time?" Damien asked back with mockery.

Michael, Sophia's father and the Grand Duke of the Windsor kingdom could hear the mockery in Damien's voice. He could understand him. He had denied helping him with his revenge plan after all.

" I came looking for you at your house and found that you weren't there. I followed your scent and managed to track you." Michael explained.

" To what do I owe this visit your Grace?" Damien asked.

" You look troubled, what's the matter Damien?" Michael asked his voice full of concern.

Damien was surprised by the tone of his voice. He knew that this man was a high ranking angel who was rewarded to spend some years here on earth and experience the joy of having a family. He could tell that his concern was sincere. He turned to look at him but after afew moments,he looked away.

" Nothing you can help me with." Damien replied.

" How do you know I can't be of help if you tell me." Michael challenged.

" I just don't want to share with anybody." Damien replied.

" You know you can trust me, you need someone you can share your troubles with. If you keep everything to yourself, you'll burden yourself too much. Who knows when you share with someone, you can successfully solve your troubles." Michael probed.

" You are one stubborn creature,ain't you?" Damien asked directly looking at Michael.

Hearing his words, Michael chuckled," aren't you the same." he asked cocking a brow at him.