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.

to take the 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

A black coin.

coin that Lucius gave me so

was right.He had been here, and yet he didn’t

Of course.

own world? I shook my

I didn’t need him.I walked out of my bedroom with

the head of the stairs, waiting

bought with us, was already downstairs and had been loaded

they have important things they wanted to

Patrea?" Althea asked as a smile curled on her

by my name, and I honestly didn't mind at all.I might be

you excited?" I asked

can’t wait to go school

must have been

well in hiding herself and her daughter for

us.When you find the school you want

connections again.But

rolled her eyes and crossed her

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

will do for me.If I flunk and get kicked out, then that’s all on me.I don’t

don’t think you'll do

warmly at her before extending

"Shall we?"

her head and

stairs when my heart began beating too hard

squeezed Althea’s hand

something.I'll be

response and turned my body around to head back to my

that gave me nothing but nightmares, yet here I

to slow down when I caught sight of the

It was still there.

it with me, knowing in my heart

new life and forget this part of

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

my hand touched his coin, and it was replaced by a warm smile that was not a constant

Lucius succeeded.

the coin with me, knowing that wherever I went,

I didn’t need his help or

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

all, that everybody needs

~ LUCIUS.

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

given her before.It would be easier for me to track her whereabouts, as well as for her to

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

tell me where they would go, but I didn’t want to lower myself

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

Or kill someone.

dungeon, and one poor creature

around, ready to shut off the

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

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

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

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

office and

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

"Excited!" Althea exclaimed.

with us! It'll be fun!" Patrea

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

we need to know before we leave?" Patrea

opened his drawer, pulled out a thick envelope, and

is for Althea,

there,

Althea stated coldly.

"Check it first."

pushed the envelope further 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

envelope, and her eyes widened as she

big amount of money.And second, if this is his way of buying me off because

knew he

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

don’t buy it.What does

make sure you are provided with everything

used to having

"Blade likes you, Althea."

but not

cut him

he can offer himself to you.And he’s not sure if he could destroy

and I’m not

to move on

I’m going to

up.She

Brave Althea.

Blade, whether you use that money or not.Whatever you decide to do with it, it’s your choice.You owe it to yourself, to enjoy and see

using it

to

I butted in.

all the money

softened as her gaze fell back

thinking — even if Althea was mad at Blade for abandoning