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"Well look who has finally returned top-side. I was beginning to think I might have to fight Lucifer for visitation."
"mother!" Ciar grinned and swept her into his arms, kissing both her cheeks. "Queen of All and Queen of my heart. You almost had to, Father kept me busy." He set her down, but didn't let go.
It was a gesture that, from anyone else, would have ended in bloodshed. Lilith laughed, as indulgent as always with her son, perhaps more so after the long time apart.
"Say the word, I'll have a nice chat with him about giving you a break." She pressed a kiss to his forehead, conflicting with the light threat in her words. "Promise me you haven't been all business down there. I'd hate to think my son has become boring."
