Lucifer POV

The moment the first stone hit the ground at my feet, I knew I had miscalculated.

It wasn’t thrown to wound me… no, it was thrown to send a message.

You are not welcome here.

Two of my guards moved instantly, stepping in front of me, their spears angled outward as the villagers surged forward without fear.

Their faces were filled with pure and unfiltered anger, their hands clenched into fists at their sides ready to pounce.

“Hold the line,” one of my guards ...