Days turned into weeks, and "Lia" became a constant presence in Ethan's life. He found himself slowly opening up, sharing his dreams, his fears, and his past. He told her about the bullying, the relentless taunts, and the sense of never belonging. And all the while, Lilith's heart—one she thought long dead—stirred with something foreign and forbidden.
Lilith's mission became a background thought, drowned out by the warmth she felt around Ethan. The demoness began to question everything she had been told about him. Could he truly be dangerous? Or was he simply another broken soul?
One night, the truth surfaced in the form of a warning from the underworld. Lilith received a vision: Ethan wasn't just any boy. He was the most powerful being in the universe, a force lying dormant within him. If he ever discovered his true potential, he could reshape realities, overpower dimensions, and even disrupt the balance between heaven and hell.
This revelation shook Lilith to her core. Her purpose was clear: Ethan could never know who he really was. But after everything, could she really be the one to end his life? Could she betray the one soul that had finally made her feel alive?
As days went on, Lilith wrestled with her decision, torn between duty and the strange bond she had developed with Ethan. She started dropping subtle hints, testing if he sensed any power within himself. But Ethan remained oblivious, still the quiet, introverted boy lost in his books and games.
In the end, Lilith made her choice: she would protect him, even if it meant defying the forces she once served. Yet, a question lingered in the shadows—would Ethan ever realize his true power? And if he did, would he still be the gentle, kind boy she had come to know? Or would he become something far more terrifying?
Each moment spent with Ethan felt like a stolen fragment of peace in an otherwise turbulent existence. Lilith knew that her choice to guard him would come at a cost, but as she watched Ethan laugh at one of her jokes, she knew it was a price she was willing to pay.