Alexiel looked at her feet, thinking before replying. She knew her words, her actions and her closed nature will hurt him. But she couldn't deceive him with sweet nothings and promises of a bright future.

"It matters to you," finally answered, avoiding the topic. "Tell me, Lucifer, if I asked you... Would you destroy me?" Or try, Alexiel thought, she wasn't sure if death was possible for someone such as she.