Beneath Her Darkness: The Alpha's Little Demon

134, - Black Coin LUCY.

"I’m sure my mate, my fated mate, can mentor your pup until he comes of age and becomes an Alpha.In the meantime, we can take over your pack."

"You’re not going to do that! You’re bluffing! Adan had never taken over a pack!"

"Oh, we don’t want to, but there’s always a first time, and besides, you’re on the top of my list for my most hated shifter.So again, Ethan, about the Omega Feast.Are we clear?"

He was suppressing a growl as his hands coiled into fists.

I rolled my eyes and aimed for the man beside him.

Soon he was growling and begging for the pain to stop.I knew I was doing what Father did to Viktor, and I should feel guilty, but I was trying to get my point across.

"Make it stop!"

The man was on his knees, clutching his head, and Ethan was still not giving in.

"What a shame, Ethan! The Omega Feast is far more important than this man who was loyal to you!"

I shouted at him as red blazed in my eyes.I was ready to invade his head, and he must have realized that.

"Fine! No more Omega Feast! Let us go home now!" He bellowed.

I stopped the pain I gave his warrior and let the fire out before I pointed to one of the cars.

"Leave! And if anyone asks you if Adan was lying about his Luna, tell them what you know!"

We watched as they rushed out and drove away without another word.

Once they were gone, it was only then that my breathing slowed down.

Adan extinguished the fire that engulfed Ethan's car and was now left smoking.

"Are you okay?" He asked afterward as he positioned himself in front of me, his hands cupping my face.

"Don’t stress out, please..."

"I'm not stressed out; I was pissed off.What’s so important about the Omega feast that he let his man wallow in pain?"

I was pissed off with myself too, as I felt guilty for inflicting pain.I should have directed it to Ethan.

"Relax.It’s done, and I’m sure he got the message.Let’s go home."

I nodded and leaned against Adan’s arm as he led me back to the car, where Collin was waiting.

"You took me by surprise, Luna.I hope the Alpha understands that if you both have a disagreement, I will always take your side." Collin stated.

Adan chuckled as he pecked the crown of my head.

"I’m getting used to my people favoring Lucy over me now.I honestly don’t mind." I chuckled softly as I wrapped my arms around Adan's body.

"Don’t worry, Beta.I have no plans to torture you because I adore your mate.But if you make Laira cry, in a very bad way...you should know that I don’t give second chances."

"Ouch!" He feigned hurt as he clutched his heart before he chuckled.

"That part, I’m sure I can pass.I have no plans to hurt Laira.Not in this lifetime, and not in the next either."

LATER THAT NIGHT.

PATREA.

It was time to go and start a new life with Althea.

A part of me was excited about the many possibilities awaiting us.

We initially wanted to seek refuge with the coven that gave shelter to Althea a few weeks ago, but we decided it might be best if we went on our adventure on our own.

My granddaughter wanted to experience a normal teenager’s life of going to school and meeting new friends, and I wanted to give her that.

Adan was generous enough to use his influence to find us a suitable home in human territory 300 km from his.

It would take less than four hours to drive to see Lucy if we wanted to.

He also used his influence to secure me a job as a librarian at one of the academic libraries in that area.

With a little magic here and there, I was able to come up with IDs and credentials for me and Althea, making our transition easier.

Patrea and Althea Foster.

Sisters.

We had one more sister, the one in between us.

Her name? Lucija Valerie Foster, and soon to be the Luna of the Mystic Pack.

Althea and I wanted to start a new life, but after too much contemplation and discussion, we didn’t want to erase a part of ourselves that included Lucy, so we are taking her last name with us, which she was more than willing to share with us.

I closed the door to Althea’s room and walked toward mine.

We were ready to leave, and I just needed to pick up my coat and my handbag.

The moment I entered my room, the atmosphere changed.I knew someone must have been here, and I meant to say a supernatural being other than shifters.I took in a deep breath as I remained rooted by the door.

My eyes scanned the bedroom.

A part of me knew who had been here, and to be honest, I had no idea what to feel right now.

"Lucius?" I called out, but after a few seconds, I was still met with silence.

I walked slowly and went to the bathroom to check.

Nothing.

deal we made when he’s the king of Kalmerus now and could take any female he wanted? Yes.It’s definitely a relief.I let go of the breath I was holding and walked to my bed, where my coat and

A black coin.

gave me

he didn’t have the audacity to

Of course.

busy in his own world? I shook my head and turned my back

served him right, and besides, I didn’t need him.I walked out of my bedroom with fast

the head of the stairs,

the things Lucy, Lena, and Laira had bought with us, was already downstairs and had been

their office before we go, as they have important things they wanted to discuss, and from

a

address me by my name, and I honestly didn't

you excited?" I

I can’t wait to go school

eyes twinkled, and I knew she must have been

hiding herself and her daughter for

where life takes us.When you find the school you want and they give us a

and use connections again.But

crossed her arms against

are not stealing someone’s slot, we will

Stone will do for me.If I flunk and get kicked out, then that’s all on

you'll do badly, but

smiled warmly at her before extending

"Shall we?"

her head

too hard

Althea’s

something.I'll be

go of her hand without waiting for her response and turned my body around to head back to

that gave me nothing but nightmares, yet here I was, wanting to take a part

the bedroom, and my heartbeat began to slow

It was still there.

with me, knowing in my heart

life and forget

out again without knowing that someone from the

his face vanished the moment my hand touched his coin, and it was

Lucius succeeded.

coin with me, knowing that wherever I went, he would be able to track me

need his help or

Althea with me, we could be stronger, but maybe, just maybe, taking the coin was the security I needed

did tell me, after all, that everybody needs

~ LUCIUS.

ignited everywhere in my chamber before I pummeled

I slipped in there and left her the black coin I had given her before.It would be easier

any second thoughts about

to tell me where they would go, but I didn’t want to lower myself as if I were begging for her attention.I knew I

name for what I was feeling except rage.I didn’t stop punching until the wall crumbled, but it was immediately replaced by a

Or kill someone.

to go back down the dungeon, and one poor creature had to meet his demise

and red blazing in my eyes, I turned my body around, ready to shut off the hologram at the exact moment

hard as the fire in my hand vanished before I wiped my mouth with my palm as I watched her with steady eyes.She

before she finally picked it up, slipped it into her jeans pocket, and walked out of the bedroom with

mouth twitch before a smile tugged on it as the fire all around me died down

meant one thing: even if she hated the underworld, she

the door to Adan’s office and let Patrea

asked, my gaze shifting between them before

"Excited!" Althea exclaimed.

we could take you with us! It'll

made the three of us giggle before I turned around and walked to sit on Adan’s armrest while Patrea and Althea took

is there anything we need to know before we leave?" Patrea

pulled out a thick envelope, and placed it

is for Althea, from

there,

Althea stated coldly.

"Check it first."

off her.I held my breath as I watched her stand up and walk toward the table.I told Adan I could

and her eyes widened as she immediately placed

buying me off because I let his mark stay, you can return the money to him.I don’t

and I knew he wanted me to remain quiet, so

know you don’t need it.But take it.It’s his life savings.He wants you to have it and start the life you have always wanted.Find the best university and enroll yourself, make the most of your life.Don’t feel like you owe him anything with this money because you owe him nothing.He gave it

does he

are provided with everything you

used to

"Blade likes you, Althea."

me, but not enough for him

him off

offer

don’t need him, and I’m not going to wait for

wait.He wants you to move on and have the

going

up.She was facing this

Brave Althea.

the way.You don’t owe anything to Blade, whether you use that money

it will help me move

to

I butted in.

all the money he has.What

as her gaze fell

I knew what he was thinking — even if Althea was mad at Blade for abandoning her, she was