It’s been years since I’ve last time heard his voice. It was still fresh in my mind as he was part of me. The path I flew upon was not just for anyone and he certainly was careful with the souls he chose to leave his mark upon. My mentor always pushed me to extend my boundaries and leave my comfort zone; ascend. There were times I could hear his voice and understand his intentions, and other times I could barely keep up the pace with him. How could a being like him understand mortal feelings even if he never experienced mortality?

I welcomed his presence in my life and left the control of my wings upon him, allowing my mentor to guide me with no restraint. Having a demon mentor proved to be the challenge of my life. I had to hide everything about me, as this was surely something that none would have understood and accepted. Following a being of darkness forced me to become one with the darkness, embrace it and follow it even in times when I had fear in my veins. Fear of...