Chapter 17: The Solution

Xavier strolled down the hall with Luka's soul trailing behind him, just as it had been for the past two days. But today was different; today, Xavier could sense Luka's presence.

"We're finally getting close to the answers," Xavier spoke aloud to the unseen soul, even though he couldn't hear Luka's replies. "I'll do whatever it takes... Can't we have a day without all these nuisances around us?"

Nah, Luka teased, a smile on his ethereal face, though Xavier couldn't see it or hear his words. You're the devil, and I'm the first angel-wizard hybrid. What do you expect, my dear soulmate?

"Of course not," Xavier answered his own question as they headed to the throne room for the third time that day. "You're the first of your kind, and I'm the devil. Seriously, what did you expect?" Little did Xavier know that his soulmate had just said the same thing moments ago.

Upon reaching the throne room, Xavier's soulmate, Jonathan, called out to him. "Lucifer! I believe we have news that both you and Luka will want to hear," he said, grinning at his own soulmate. "So very badly, I might add," he added, the excitement evident in his eyes.

"And what would that be?" Xavier inquired as he settled into the front seat of the throne room, yearning for some positive news amidst these trying times.

"Luka's soul might have a chance to return to his body," William said, a radiant smile adorning his face. He noticed how Xavier's expression, the devil's expression, brightened at the mention of his best friend's name, and it warmed his heart to know that Luka had such a supportive companion.

"How is that possible?" both Luka and Xavier exclaimed simultaneously, though only Xavier's voice reached the couple sitting across the table.

"We need Luka's own eyes and voice by our side to learn and complete the unspeakable mission. Through some research, I discovered that a soul can reconnect with the body through the love of a soulmate," William explained thoughtfully. "It's not uncommon among soulmates separated due to being hybrids with missions."

His expression then turned somber. "Though, not that common, considering we don't have many couples involving hybrids. Nevertheless," he continued, flashing a reassuring smile to his concerned soulmate, "it's a relatively simple process."

Impatience surged within Lucifer. "Let's get started!" he declared with frustration, but William and Jonathan were no longer fazed by his outbursts, having grown accustomed to them.

"Well, there's the spell that William has been practicing," Jonathan said, a mischievous glint in his dark blue eyes, which puzzled both Xavier and Luka. "However, there's a tiny little problem we've encountered." William scoffed.

"It doesn't sound right coming from Asmodeus," William playfully glared at his soulmate. With the knowledge that they could easily bring Luka back to this world, they found it easier to be joyful and playful. "Especially after three rounds last night."

Those bitches, Luka chuckled in his thoughts. It was quite apparent what William meant by "three rounds." Having lived for thousands of years had its perks, although Luka couldn't quite grasp why that would be an issue for him and Xavier.

On the other side, Xavier pieced together the fragments of the puzzle until the picture became clear. "No way!" he exclaimed in disbelief.

"Need any advice from Asmodeus?" Jonathan grinned, then realizing that Luka might be listening, he added, "Luka, if you're here, please show us a sign." Jonathan scowled in annoyance, muttering, "Holy hell, I sound like one of those humans," which elicited an audible laugh from William and an inaudible one from Luka.

Luka moved past Xavier, allowing their souls to intertwine as they had when he still inhabited his physical body.

"He's here," Xavier said, a smile spreading across his face.

It was a rare sight for Jonathan, who had known Xavier his entire life, but a familiar sight for William, who knew the devil from after Luka forged the bond with him. "Now, who will break the news to him?" Xavier grinned mischievously.

"Don't smile, Lucifer," Jonathan remarked, making a strange face. "It makes me feel like the world is about to end." He received a playful scolding from his soulmate before being ushered through the doors of the throne room. Jonathan smirked. "Enjoy yourself, Xavier!"

Now, there were only two people in the room, technically just Xavier, but they couldn't care less about technicalities. "So, you know..." Xavier began, a sudden nervousness overtaking the devil. "We... we must have sex!" he blurted out hastily, causing Luka to feel confused through their bond.

"We must have sex..." Xavier repeated, trailing off. It was a rare occurrence for the devil to stumble over his words. Others might assume he didn't want it, but the truth was he was apprehensive about whether Luka desired it.

His soulmate was fragile, and Xavier didn't want to break him. On the other hand, the idea of having Luka beneath him, moaning his name, aroused him greatly, but he managed to push those thoughts aside.

Luka stood there, grappling with a multitude of emotions. In all those brief cycles of eighteen years, repeated countless times over millions of years, he had never experienced sex.

Being a teenager for thousands of years and never having had sex... What a life I've had! Luka thought, surprised by the realization, though he blamed it on spending time with Asmodeus and his soulmate.

Sex with my soulmate? The thought suddenly opened Luka's eyes to the truth. Sex with Xavier?! Could he do it? Was he capable of such intimacy?

Most soulmates consummated their bond within the first week, and Luka couldn't help but feel overwhelmed at the thought of engaging in such acts with Xavier. Those kinds of things, he added in his mind.

"Um, Luka?" Xavier spoke up, breaking the silence in the room. "You don't have to feel rushed or anything. You know I love you, right? I don't want to come across as selfish." In his heart, Xavier longed to have Luka back because he wanted and needed his soulmate, but Luka's mind was focused on the mission. An important mission entrusted to a hybrid. He had to fulfill it.

"If you don't want it, give me a sign," Xavier said, his voice tinged with nervousness. Being nervous didn't quite suit his towering 6'7'' frame. Luka needed him to understand that even if things were moving quickly, he would always love Xavier, and he would always be happy to have him in that way. "Do you agree?"

Luka performed the same gesture he had used when Jonathan had asked for a sign.

"Really?" Xavier asked, happiness lighting up his face, a reaction he no longer had control over when his soulmate was near. Luka repeated the gesture, laughing, until both of them were grinning like the fools they were.

"We have to recite the spell over your body, and you need to enter it," Xavier explained, a hint of awkwardness filling the air. "We... umm... have to, you know, do that so that the love can completely flow physically and mentally through your body, resulting in a lasting connection."

Silently, they made their way to Xavier's room, which had become their room ever since Luka accepted being Xavier's soulmate. They stood beside Luka's soulless body as Xavier began reciting the spell. "Je vous laisse mon affection pour la récupérer."1

Luka's body started to emit a glowing light, a mix of red and white, as his essence returned to his physical form.

Every sensation that he had lost began to flood back. His fingers felt the softness of the mattress, his ears caught the rhythmic beating of his heart, his eyes opened to the world, and his nose welcomed the intoxicating scent of his soulmate.

"Xavier..." Luka spoke the name they both longed to hear. The tall man hadn't heard that sweet voice calling him, and the shorter one hadn't seen the softened expression in Xavier's eyes whenever Luka addressed him.

"Luka..." Xavier's voice choked with emotion. That was enough. He pulled his soulmate into a tight, heartfelt hug. Tears streamed down his cheeks, falling onto Luka's hair from his sharp cheekbones.

"My soulmate! I missed you! My Luka!" Xavier peppered kisses all over, from Luka's hair to his forehead, both cheeks, nose, and eyes.

Finally, Xavier pulled back and gazed into Luka's teary eyes, witnessing the genuine happiness radiating from his face. His eyes traveled down to Luka's plump, pink lips, and as if drawn together by an irresistible force, they leaned in and kissed each other passionately.

"I love you, Xavier," Luka uttered those three words that they both yearned for. Xavier had longed to hear them for so long, throughout all those passing years. He wanted to say those words and have his soulmate say them back.

"I love you, Luka. I love you so damn much!" Xavier couldn't contain his overwhelming emotions. He attacked Luka's lips once again, and soon the simple act of affection escalated into something much more intense. The lust they felt for each other coursed through their bodies.

Xavier pressed Luka onto the bed, straddling him without breaking their heated kiss. He trailed kisses along Luka's neck, nibbling and biting the skin until he left a beautiful, slightly purple mark that proudly adorned Luka's neck.

Luka moaned as Xavier continued to nibble and bite his sensitive spot, his hands gripping Xavier's waist tightly. The bulge under the devil's pants grew more evident with each pleasurable sound that escaped Luka's lips.

"Get rid of these clothes!" Luka gasped, panting, as he commanded Xavier to undress them. The authoritative tone in his voice surprised Xavier, but he didn't object. He couldn't deny that bossy Luka was undeniably hot.

"With pleasure, my love," Xavier smirked, tearing away the loose white fabric of Luka's clothes. The rough action only fueled their desire further, causing certain parts to grow in size...

Xavier admired his soulmate's flawless body, his pale skin shimmering in the dim light. Luka's pink nipples hardened under Xavier's touch. With lust and fire in his eyes, Xavier explored every inch of Luka's body, savoring its perfection, eliciting another moan from Luka.

That moan was all the permission Xavier needed to ravish Luka's body  like a wild animal, biting and licking every inch. The sweet taste of Luka's skin was something Xavier could never get enough of—a delicious addiction that consumed them both.

Amidst Xavier leaving a trail of passionate hickeys on Luka's body and their heated kisses, they found themselves completely naked, save for their boxers.

"Ahh! Please, Xavier!" Luka pleaded, his member throbbing with desire. He yearned for his soulmate, craving the intimate connection they shared.

"Tell me what you want," Xavier smirked, his gaze fixed on the flushed boy beneath him as he pressed their lower bodies together. Leaning down, he flicked his tongue over Luka's right nipple while playfully toying with the other, continuing their tantalizing game.

"Fuck!" Luka cursed, overwhelmed by Xavier's teasing and the overwhelming pleasure coursing through every inch of his body. "Fuck me, Xavier!" he gasped, but Luka had his own way of driving Xavier wild.

"Fuck me like there's no tomorrow..." Luka whispered seductively into Xavier's ear, nibbling on his earlobe. He trailed down, leaving a mark along the way, each act sending shivers of pleasure through Xavier's body.

The teasing had become unbearable. Unable to resist any longer, Xavier tore away Luka's boxers, mirroring what he had done with their clothes, and Luka's member sprang free. The sight of Luka completely exposed ignited a thousand sensations within Xavier.

"Let me take control, babe," Luka whispered, swiftly switching their positions. Xavier eagerly sprawled on the mattress, emitting a groan of satisfaction. Luka seductively ran his hands up and down the bulge concealed behind the fabric.

"Fuck, Luka!" Xavier groaned, pulling his soulmate down for another fervent kiss. Seizing the opportunity, Luka discarded the boxers with a show of strength, the power of his hybrid nature making it an effortless task to shred the fabric.

Luka lavished hickeys across his soulmate's body, reciprocating Xavier's previous actions until he reached Lucifer's member. "Guess the little devil isn't so little," Luka smirked, his gaze filled with seduction, before unexpectedly taking Xavier's member into his mouth.

"Fuck, Luka! Fuck!" Xavier moaned huskily, his fingers intertwining in Luka's silver-black hair as he guided his movements. Luka continued, undeterred even when Xavier felt the sensation of Luka choking. They both knew the pleasure outweighed any words that could be spoken.

Luka bobbed his head, picking up the pace with skilled precision. He trailed kitten-like licks along the top of Xavier's member, eliciting heightened pleasure with each movement.

Suddenly, Xavier shifted their positions, lifting Luka's slender legs over his shoulder and thrusting his member deep into Luka's tight entrance, eliciting a gasp from his soulmate.

"Oh! Shit! Sorry! Does it hurt, babe?" Xavier asked, concern etching his face as he gazed at Luka's pained expression. Luka shook his head, urging him to continue. His hybrid nature made everything easier.

Xavier began with slow, deliberate movements, withdrawing and plunging his member back into Luka until he felt Luka's hips responding in kind, urging Lucifer's member deeper. Control slipped away as passion took hold.

Xavier quickened his pace. "Ahhh!" Luka moaned loudly as Xavier hit a particular spot. "Hit there again! Ahh, Xavi!"

Their hips moved in perfect sync, the pace escalating until both of them reached climax together. Xavier didn't withdraw, instead choosing to spoon Luka from behind, wordlessly reveling in the connection they shared.

No words were necessary. In that moment, nothing could shatter the bubble of happiness enveloping them.

"I love you, my soulmate," Xavier whispered, pressing a tender kiss to Luka's head.

"I love you, Xavi," Luka murmured sleepily, his cute smile adorning his face.