Perks

When everything settled down, he helped her to her feet as her father walked toward them.

"I still can't believe you're the same person I saw before," Lucian said, still in disbelief.

It was hard to believe that a human could grow this powerful in such a short time. Even by supernatural standards, it was like a miracle.

"Do you still remember me?" Lucian asked, noticing the awkward silence.

"I'm sorry, but I don't really recall much," Asher responded curtly.

"That's understandable." Lucian nodded, recalling that Asher had been on the brink of death when they met. It wasn't surprising that he had no memory of it.

A moment of silence passed between the two men. Neither knew how to continue the conversation, or whether he should call Lucian "father."

"So, what's next?" Asher asked, redirecting the topic.

Figuring out demon politics wasn't his main concern. What worried him more was the ripple effect his actions would cause.