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.

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 was about to head for

A black coin.

coin that Lucius gave me so

been here, and yet he didn’t have

Of course.

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

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

the head of the stairs, waiting for

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

as they have important things they wanted to discuss, and from

Patrea?" Althea asked as a smile curled on

should address me by my name, and I honestly didn't mind at all.I might be almost 50 years old, but I looked and

excited?" I asked her

I can’t wait

I knew she must have been longing for this since

well in hiding herself and her daughter for

school you want and

use connections again.But it

crossed her arms against her

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

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

do badly, but

warmly at her before extending my

"Shall we?"

head and took

when my heart began beating too hard again, and I knew I was

squeezed Althea’s hand

something.I'll be back

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

place that gave me nothing but nightmares, yet here I was, wanting

to slow down when I caught sight

It was still there.

take it with me, knowing in my heart I didn’t want

new life and

more, then headed out again without knowing that

that the scowl and disappointment on his face vanished the moment my hand touched his coin, and it was replaced

Lucius succeeded.

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

didn’t need

maybe, just maybe, taking the coin was the security I needed

me, after all, that everybody

~ LUCIUS.

and closed the door, a fire ignited everywhere in

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

any second thoughts about it.She just looked at it and

want to lower myself as if I were begging for her attention.I knew

no name for what I was feeling except rage.I didn’t stop punching until the wall crumbled, but

Or kill someone.

dungeon, and one poor creature

eyes, I turned my body around, ready to shut off the hologram at the

my mouth with my palm as I watched her with steady eyes.She stopped in front of the table, where

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

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

one thing: even if she hated the underworld, she wasn’t closing her

office and let Patrea and Althea

both ready?" I asked, my gaze shifting between

"Excited!" Althea exclaimed.

could take you with us! It'll be fun!" Patrea said,

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

need to know before we leave?" Patrea

envelope, and placed

for Althea,

Whatever is in there, I don’t want

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 personally hand it to Althea, but he wanted to be the one

her eyes widened as she immediately placed it back

way of buying me off because I let his mark stay, you can return the money

squeezed my hand, and I knew he wanted me to remain

the life you have always wanted.Find the best university and enroll yourself, make the most of your life.Don’t feel like you

buy it.What does he

you are provided

to having

"Blade likes you, Althea."

likes me, but not enough for him

him

he needs to fight before he can offer

and I’m

want you to wait.He wants you to move on and have

I’m going

up.She

Brave Althea.

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

it will

it to make new

I butted in.

money

softened as her gaze fell

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