Husk's pov

"Did you hear the news?"

"Yeah a guy was sentenced to community service. It's the first non torture punishment we've had since alastor took over!"

"I heard it was his spouse that chose the punishment"

"That boy's a godsend! With him in charge the underworld may not be as miserable a place to live in"

I listened to the rumours with intrigue. Alastors spouse has become quite the celebrity! I was more interested in the sentencing part. No one's ever managed to change alastors mind before. That boy might be a better influence than I thought-

"He's such a jerk!" I peaked my head in to see that same boy ranting to angel "he just snapped at me and all I was trying to do was help. He treats me like a nuisance!"

I shook my head. Classic alastor. He feels he's getting too close to someone and he pushes them away. Poor kid.

"Hey don't take it personally short king. Alastors just like that" angel said reassuringly.

"Yeah but I'm his spouse. I should at least get special privileges" he collapsed against a chair "maybe he just doesn't like me" he hugged his knees.

"What! Who couldn't love you" angel hugged him from behind "tell 'im husk"

"He's right kid" I strolled up to him "if he didn't like you he wouldn't have agreed to an arranged marriage. Trust me, alastor can't be talked into doing anything. Just try to stay out of his way, if only to spare your own feelings"

"Okay" he nodded glumly as he walked away.

"Poor kid" I muttered to myself "he's married to a stone cold bastard"

"But we'll make it betta" angel wrapped his arms around me "there ain't no betta company than us"

"Yeah" I kissed his hand "if anyone can make that kid smile again it's you"