DEDICATION you aint gotta read but i hope you do

Front Matter

This book is dedicated to the unwavering dreamers, the defiant romantics, and the

hopelessly devoted lovers who dare to defy the odds, to fight for what they believe in,

even when the battle seems impossibly stacked against them. To those who have

known the sting of loss, the crushing weight of despair, yet still find the strength to

rise, to hope, to love again – this one's for you.

It's also dedicated to the fallen angels among us, the ones who stumble, who falter,

who might even make questionable fashion choices in the midst of a demonic

invasion (let's be honest, finding the perfect tunic amidst the chaos of Armageddon is

a real challenge). To those who embrace their imperfections, who laugh in the face of

adversity, and who know that even the most celestial beings can have truly awful hair

days – this book is a testament to your glorious, flawed, and undeniably human

resilience.

To those who believe in the power of second chances, even when the first chance

ended with a rather spectacular fall from grace (and possibly some broken wings): this

book celebrates your undying spirit and the strength found in even the most

unexpected of alliances. For those who have learned that love isn't always easy, that it

often demands sacrifice, and that sometimes, the truest love stories involve a healthy

dose of chaotic mayhem and maybe a little bit of existential dread, this book is a

salute to your enduring faith.

For my own fallen angel, who keeps my wings glued together even when they're

threatening to fall apart (and who somehow manages to find humor even amidst the

chaos of my writing process) – thank you. Your love is the celestial fire that fuels my

imagination and your unwavering support, the shimmering halo above my head. To

you, my brother/editor, this story is born from our laugher even in the face of impending doom. This

dedication, however, is no substitute for the chocolate cake I promised. Consider it

installment number one of many... many more to come.

This book is a testament to the enduring power of love and laughter in the face of

unimaginable challenges. May it remind you that even amidst the chaos, amidst the

despair, amidst the potential annihilation of all existence, there is still room for hope,

joy, and maybe even a really good pun. Because in the end, even fallen angels deserve

a happy ending (or at least a really good story). And who knows, maybe even a

chocolate cake.