Page 49 of Cuddly Demon

Saint knocks on the bathroom door. "Hey. Are you okay?"

I open the door... and lose myself in the sight of my beautiful boy. Saint's chestnut curls stick up in disarray, his eyes filled with worry and love.

"I'm alive," I manage to croak, wrapping my arms around him.

Saint looks into my eyes, and his expression softens. He knows what this is about. I finally confessed that the curse causes me pain, and he broke down in tears.

Saint takes my hand in his, and his touch is like a soothing balm on my aching head.

"Let's at least snuggle for a bit," he says, determination in his voice. "That will help your head, won't it?"

I nod, grateful for his insight. "Yes."

We head out of the bathroom and collapse onto the bed, our limbs intertwined. I close my eyes, savoring his warmth and love.

After some time, my headache subsides, and I open my eyes.

"Feel better?" Saint asks, his voice soft.

I nod, leaning in for a kiss. "Yes. I'm so lucky to have you."

Saint smiles, and I can almost feel his pride radiating off of him.

"I know you can do this," he says. "You're the strongest demon to ever live, and if anyone can fix this, it's you."

His words fill me with a renewed sense of hope. "It's tough because I'm not sure if I can use my powers to track down my last master's descendants. That's the only way to find them since I wouldn't know their names. I don't know if they're even still alive."

"You can do anything if you put your mind to it. You just have to believe in yourself."

I smile, my heart swelling with love for my beautiful boy.

"You're right," I say. "I can do this. I'm going to figure this out."

"Why do you think you couldn't find them with your powers?"

I sigh. "Whenever a demon is summoned, it costs them quite a bit of energy. Using the portal and securing this apartment are also high-energy tasks. I need to refill my energy well, but that takes time."

"What do you typically do to restore your well?"

"I have fun and take my mind off of things," I reply. "I usually take a break from my responsibilities and just do something relaxing. Go out and explore, spend time with friends and family. Anything that's not related to my powers."

Saint grins. "Well, then let's go have fun and restore your energy well."

I laugh, appreciating his enthusiasm. "Are you sure you have time?"

"I always have time for you, Onyx."

"That sounds like a plan."

Saint's eyes light up. "Have you ever been to an indoor water park?"

"No. In Etruria, water parks didn't exist yet."

"There's a great one nearby. It has slides, wave pools, and a lazy river. It'll be a perfect way for you to recharge your batteries."

Saint's enthusiasm is contagious, and soon, I'm as eager as him. "I'm so down."

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