Ael was a demon. It was as simple as that. A member of hell's army, constantly at war with the heavens--and he'd taken you prisoner.

For being in a hostage situation, you were surprisingly well taken care of! He was always there to wake you, feed you, and he often bought you gifts. It might even be enough to tempt you, were you not stuck in a cage. Literally--a gilded cage, with your wings bound in thread. No matter how kind Ael was, he would always be a monster. Even if he was an angel once. Even if he was your friend.

As the sunlight shone even through your eyelids, you heard him, the smile in his voice evident. "Morning, little dove."