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

A black coin.

Lucius gave me so I could

I was right.He had been here, and yet he didn’t have the audacity

Of course.

when he was surely busy in his own world? I

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

stood by the head of the

our luggage, along with all the things Lucy, Lena, and Laira had bought with us, was already

office before we go, as they have important things they wanted to discuss, and from what she told

Patrea?" Althea asked as a smile

honestly didn't mind at all.I might be almost

you excited?" I asked her

I can’t wait

twinkled, and I knew she must

surely did well in hiding herself and her daughter

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

use connections again.But it isn’t

eyes and crossed her arms against her

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

get kicked out, then that’s all on me.I

do

at her

"Shall we?"

head and

walking down the stairs when my heart began beating too hard again, and I knew I was losing this internal battle

squeezed Althea’s hand as I

forgot something.I'll

and turned my body

walk away and just forget about the place that gave me nothing but nightmares, yet here I was, wanting to take a part of it

the bedroom, and my heartbeat began to slow down when I caught

It was still there.

moment, contemplating whether I should take it with me,

start a new life and

and slipped it inside my jeans pocket before I could think more, then headed out again without knowing that someone from the other realm was looking at me from his hologram inside

on his face vanished the moment my hand touched his coin, and it was replaced by a warm smile that was not a constant feature on

Lucius succeeded.

yet I took the coin with me, knowing

didn’t need his help

with me, we could be stronger, but maybe, just maybe, taking

after all, that everybody needs help

~ LUCIUS.

of the room and closed the door, a fire ignited everywhere in my chamber before I pummeled the

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 her whereabouts, as well as for her to summon me in case

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

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 should just move

felt like shit at the moment.I had no name for what I was feeling except rage.I didn’t stop punching until the

Or kill someone.

go back down the dungeon, and one

around, ready to shut off the hologram at the exact moment the door

I wiped my mouth with my palm as I

felt like forever had gone by before she finally picked it up, slipped

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

only meant one thing: even if she hated the underworld, she wasn’t

door to Adan’s office and let

my gaze shifting between them before I gave them a

"Excited!" Althea exclaimed.

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

turned around and walked to sit on Adan’s armrest while Patrea and Althea took the couches near

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

envelope, and placed it on top of his

is for

in there, I don’t

Althea stated coldly.

"Check it first."

without taking his eyes 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 to explain everything to her, and he

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

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

I knew he wanted me to remain quiet, so I

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

it.What does he want in

make sure you are provided

to having

"Blade likes you, Althea."

likes me, but not

him off

can offer himself to

I’m not going to wait

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

I’m going to

tilted her head up.She was facing

Brave Althea.

whether you use that money or

sure using it will help me move

to

I butted in.

is all the money he

as her gaze fell back to

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