Page 131 of Caressed By Sin
“Because I love Fatou?”
The angel smirked. “What does a demon know about love?”
My heart ached. “Everything.”
A screeching nose sounded from the top of the cell. Whatever being was up there, didn’t like the presence of this angel in the cell.
The angel looked up. “There is so much evil in this castle. My brother has truly embodied darkness.”
“Adae is your brother?”
The angel put his attention on me. “As you are my brother. We are all children of God.”
“But. . .who are you?”
“I am Raphael, one of the seven angels who stand and serve before the Glory of the Lord.”
“Can you help me, Raphael?”
“You want Fatou and Jade safe?”
“Yes. Can you protect them?”
Raphael leaned his head to the side. “That is all you want?”
I held my hands together and shook them. “That’s it. Protect them. Make sure Adae never grabs Jade. He said he had plans for her. Keep—”
“And what ofyoursafety, demon? Why not beg for your freedom?”
“I assumed I would only be granted one wish.”
Raphael’s chuckled. It sounded like several children giggling at a birthday party. The sound echoed off the cell’s walls.
I frowned. “What is so funny?”
“I am not a genie, demon.”
“A genie gives three wishes. How many do you grant.”
“Actually, genies give more than three wishes. They just never tell you because they are liars.”
“But. . .can I get more wishes from you?”
“Wishes.” He grinned. “God gives blessings.”
“Then, how many blessings can I receive?”
“God is more intrigued by your desire to protect Fatou.”
“G-god. . .” I shivered in fear and stepped back. “H-he heard me?”
“God is not a he or her. God is everything.” Raphael slowly flew around the cell as if wanting to get a closer look. “And yes, your prayers were heard. It has been centuries since a demon has prayed to God. All of heaven is talking about you.”
I held my hands out. “Then, will God help me?”
Raphael returned in front of me. “That depends on your faith.”
I searched the room as if I could see my faith in front of me. “But. . .”
