Matthew showered at home after spending a long time abroad. He recovered well from the branding Belial gave him. After drying himself with a towel, he passed his hand on the bathroom mirror cleaning it from the condensation of the warm water and stared at the mark left on his chest.
It was almost like a tattoo. All black. A globe fractured in the middle and two wings hugging it. The symbology was clear enough. The globe was Belial's broken realm and the wings were the demon king themselves.
Watching TV with his mother in the living room felt normal again. As if Belial's brand and influence were never there.
"Lynn was here a couple of times when you were away." His mother commented. "She showed us the ring you gave her. It's so beautiful."
"Yeah. Erin helped me choose." Matthew said.
"Have you two discussed a day for the wedding?" Martha asked.
