Las Noches, the Royal Palace of Eternal Night...
In the Underworld, the Devil's word was absolute law. Respect, fear, and submission were offered by every subject. Yet, for those who were wicked or rebellious in nature, fear and submission proved far more effective.
As the sound of steady, purposeful footsteps of the formidable Crown Prince echoed through the grand halls of Las Noches, demons bowed their heads in unison, their gazes lowered in deference to the man destined to inherit the throne.
Unbothered by anyone, Gavriel Rios Valtherion made his way toward the royal study before coming to a halt. At the sight of him, the guards immediately pulled open the heavy double doors.
Upon entering, Gavriel offered a respectful bow to the two figures seated together on the velvet sofa within the expansive study.
"Father, Mother," he said, looking up with icy blue eyes that perfectly mirrored those of his mother. "You requested my presence?"
