Asmodeus paced through the imperial castle's spotless corridor on his way to visit one of his wives. A mass of blinding beams of sunlight shone through the purple velvet curtains, forcing him to cover his face as the familiar double doors appeared in sight.
The forlorn silhouette of Velvet lingered in his mind.
He muttered in denial while turning the brass doorknob. "Let's go, I hope it's just me worrying too much."
That's when he heard a bright little voice filled with surprise and the faint sound of water running from the room behind her.
"Ah? It's Papa!"
However, he found his lovely daughter, not his wife, when he pushed the door ajar and stepped inside.
"Hello, Princess."
Asmodeus crouched and spread his arms. Upon seeing this little muffin of energy bouncing towards him, all the worries became worthless and melted in his heart.
Nyxielle's wings flapped as she lunged into his arms like a cannonball, "Kyaa~"
Thump!
