On Clipped Wings, Page 4

understand humans, the more he would understand the Father, why he did what he did, and why he called himself I Am.

  Was Father really teasing me when he said it is time for me to fly? Is it really possible to fly without my wings?

  He did not receive an answer, but for some reason, he felt he knew the answer. And it was "yes", even if no one explained to him why.

  And he could feel... anticipation at the new learning. The first experience of having a family, he knew he would have when Holly and Noah and their picked staff starts to occupy the house and the grounds. They were the most human he had met, and they were going to be here to help steer him in the right way. He would be able to be close to humans, but not really. He would mingle with them when he had to, but he could still quietly observe them. The house was a huge place. He would still have the privacy he needed.

  It surprised him that the thought of being that close to humans did not bother him anymore. His staff was enough, though. He did not expect to be much more closer to humans than he needed to. He didn't need anyone else in his life while he remained a Fallen.

  At least, that's what he thought until the day he met Elys Dawson....