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.

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 handbag were.I grabbed and put on my coat before I clutched my handbag and

A black coin.

same coin that Lucius gave me so I

he didn’t have the audacity

Of course.

own

walked out of my bedroom

of

things Lucy, Lena, and Laira had bought with us,

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

as a smile

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

excited?"

I can’t wait to

knew she must have been longing for

hiding herself and her daughter

find the school you want and they give us a hard time,

use connections

crossed her arms

we are not stealing someone’s slot, we will just add a slot

But that is all you and Alpha Stone will do for me.If I flunk and get kicked out, then that’s all on me.I don’t want any more help

don’t think you'll do badly, but it’s a

warmly at her before

"Shall we?"

head

began beating too hard again,

Althea’s hand

forgot something.I'll be back

her response and turned my body around to

me nothing but nightmares, yet here I

went inside the bedroom, and my heartbeat began to slow

It was still there.

should take it with me, knowing in my heart I didn’t want any connection with the underworld

should start a new life and forget this part

out again without knowing

face vanished the moment my hand touched his coin, and it was replaced by a warm

Lucius succeeded.

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

need his help

stronger, but maybe, just maybe, taking the coin was the security I needed that, when all else fails,

all, that everybody needs

~ LUCIUS.

walked out of the room and closed the door, a fire ignited

been waiting for her to come back to her room after I slipped in there and left her the black coin I had given her before.It would be easier for me to track

and didn’t have any second thoughts about it.She just looked at it

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

except rage.I didn’t stop punching until the wall crumbled, but it was immediately replaced by a new wall, and it only pissed me off

Or kill someone.

dungeon, and

eyes, I turned my body around, ready to shut

fire in my hand vanished before I wiped my mouth with my palm as I watched her with steady eyes.She stopped in front of the table, where the coin

she finally picked it up, slipped it into her jeans pocket, and walked out of

had no idea what I was feeling at the moment, but I felt my mouth twitch before a smile tugged on it as the fire all around me died down and my chamber seemed to

she wasn’t

Adan’s office and

ready?" I asked, my gaze shifting between them before

"Excited!" Althea exclaimed.

with us! It'll be fun!" Patrea said, winking at

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

anything we need to know

out a thick envelope,

for Althea,

in there,

Althea stated coldly.

"Check it first."

up and walk toward the table.I told Adan I could personally hand it to Althea, but he wanted

envelope, and her eyes widened as she immediately placed it back on the

way of buying me off because

he wanted me to

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

does

to make sure you are provided

used to having

"Blade likes you, Althea."

likes me, but not enough for

cut him off

that he needs to fight before he can offer himself to you.And he’s not sure if he could destroy that demon inside

need him, and I’m not going

you to move

I’m going to

her head up.She

Brave Althea.

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

sure using it will help me

to

I butted in.

money he

face softened as her gaze

Adan’s lips, and I knew what he was thinking — even if Althea was mad