Once again, when Lucifer woke, his omega was already up. He could feel the still-unnerving sensation of her channeling khul'Shalkrum. He sat up to see her sitting on the couch across the room, mindlessly watching tv.

Hearing him stir, Alex looked up. "Morning," she called cheerfully.

Lucifer frowned. "We've been over this before," he began.

As he spoke, Alex sat up, a grin growing across her face. "I know, I know." She formed a small blue ball of energy, levitating it halfway between them. "But watch this!" She focused, and the ball flickered before turning a brilliant red. "I made it change colors!" Alex stated triumphantly. "I, I've been working on green, but all it does is explode." To prove her point, the ball flickered violently, then imploded on itself.

Lucifer tossed back the covers. "You're not suppose to channel without my consent."

Alex frowned pitifully, wounded by how he had just brushed her off. "Sorry," she muttered, falling back on the couch. She felt Lucifer cut her off, and she inwardly sighed.

Lucifer got up and walked over to her. Disappointment radiated off of the omega like a campfire. "It was a neat trick," he admitted quietly, hoping to raise her spirits.

"Sure."

It was the alpha's turn to sigh. "If you're hungry, there'll be food downstairs."

"Okay." Alex got up off the couch, straightening her shirt. It was the same one she had worn for the past several days, and it was beginning to show signs of use.

Lucifer frowned. "You're not wearing that. I have a shirt you're going to wear." He walked over to the dresser.

"I have a shirt you're going to wear," Alex mimicked under her breath. When Lucifer shot her a glare, she silenced.

The alpha threw her a black t-shirt. "You will wear this today."

"Fine." Alex stalked off to the bathroom to change.

...

They stepped out into the hall just as Sam and Gabriel did. Sam smiled at Alex. She shyly returned it. Gabriel seeing this, took Sam's hand possessively. Lucifer simply ignored all of the interactions. He led the way down the stairs and into the kitchen. Alex trailed after him, chewing on her bottom lip.

...

Breakfast was just as good as the dinner the night before, if not better. Alex, still full from then, took only a little of each dish, but still only managed to eat half. Gabriel sat down next to her, snagging a biscuit from her plate. "So," he began, taking a bite. "Sam told me you were channeling all last night. Does Luci know?"

Alex pushed the eggs around on her plate mindlessly. "He's asleep," she shrugged. "I won't hurt him. If I wanted to, I'd already be gone."

"Oh. So you want to be here?" Gabriel waggled an eyebrow.

"What? No! No." The omega shook her head. "That's not what I mean."

"But that's what you said."

"But that's not what I meant."

"But that's what you said."

"Gabriel. Stop arguing with my omega." Lucifer stomped over to them, and Gabriel laughed.

"I'm just making conversation, big bro." Gabriel turned back to Alex. "So. Cool party trick you showed up last night."

Alex's spirits rose. "I can make the balls change color," she told him proudly. "Well, I can make them turn red. Otherwise they explode."

"Yes, it's really something." Lucifer leaned against the counter, watching the interactions between his brother and his omega warily.

Gabriel noticed. "You mind?"

"Last time I turned my back, you stole my omega. I'm not letting that happen again."

Alex blinked surprised, but Gabriel just rolled his eyes. "First, Sam was not your omega yet. Second, I just got there first. Not stealing."

Sam was suppose to be Lucifer's. That was the first Alex had heard of it. Then again, they didn't really have to tell her squat. "I'm not going with Gabriel," she muttered.

"Cause she likes you," Gabriel teased. Alex resisted the temptation to kick him under the table.

Lucifer studied both of their faces quietly. Then he addressed Alex. "We're leaving as soon as your finished. We'll stop for lunch in Nor Valen before we go home."

Alex nodded in acknowledgement. "Neat."

...

Like Lucifer had told her, Nor Valen was huge. Buildings towered above her head, disappearing into the clouds above. Alex sat in the back seat of a large black car, one hand clutching the seatbelt, the other one against the window. Lucifer sat next to her, lost deep in his own thoughts. They had barely spoken since the car had pulled out of the long, winding driveway of the Novak Mansion. Even when they stopped for lunch, little words had been exchanged.

The car weaved out of traffic, pulling to a stop alongside the curb. Lucifer open the car door, slipping his saddle bag onto his shoulder. "Come on." He held out his hand expectantly.

Alex took it, sliding across the seat to climb out of the car. "Where are we going?"

"This is where I live."

Alex looked around, confused. There was nothing here that registered as a house. "What?" She looked up at the large building in front of them. "Wait. You - you live there?"

Lucifer lead her through the front doors and into the lobby. "Yes. I live on the top floor."

"Ah! Mr. Novak." A young man waved at them from across the room. He hurried over. "Welcome back!"

"Thank you, Samandriel."

"I see you found an omega. That's her, right?" Samandriel looked at Alex, and she lowered her gaze, scuffling her feet.

Lucifer nodded. "Yes. This is my omega. Alex, say hello."

Alex looked up, mumbling out a quiet 'hi.'

Lucifer continued, "Now, if you don't mind, we have had a long journey."

"Of course, of course. I-If there's anything you need, just call."

"Thank you." Lucifer watched the young man scurry away. Alex watched as well, casting a quick look up at Lucifer. People on this side of the mountains seemed to treat him with such respect. It amazed her every time. Whether it be the car driver, or the people at the restaurant, he - Her thoughts were cut short as she noticed Lucifer had made his way across the lobby. She hurried after him.

Lucifer stopped next to a metal door. He reached out and pushed a button, and the door slid away. As Lucifer stepped through the doorway, Alex frowned. It appeared to be a small closet. Why was he going inside?

"Alex. Come along."

"Why?" However, Alex did as he asked, confusion pulling her lips into a small frown. As soon as she crossed the threshold, the door slid shut. Lucifer pressed another button on the wall, and suddenly the whole room lurched. Alex let out a startled cry, stumbling to regain her balance. "The hell?"

Lucifer watched with poorly concealed amusement. "We're in an elevator," he explained. "It will take us to any floor in this building."

"Oh." Alex shifted nervously as the floor kept moving upwards. "So you own this whole building?"

"What?" The alpha actually laughed. "No, no. I just own part of it."

"Huh. Weird." They kept moving up, and Alex stepped closer to Lucifer. He was remaining comfortingly calm through all of this, and, even though their bond was only partial, Alex could feel his peace.

A few seconds later they stopped with a jolt, and Alex stumbled slightly. The door opened, and Lucifer led them out. Alex took a deep breath, glad to be out of the confining space. They walked to the end of a small hallway, and Alex counted the doors. One, two. There were only two. Out of his pocket, Lucifer produced a ring of silver keys, and quickly unlocked the second door. He pushed it open, and Alex stepped inside.

"Welcome home."