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.

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 was about to head for the door when I caught sight of

A black coin.

same coin that Lucius gave me so I

he didn’t have the audacity to

Of course.

when he was surely busy in his own world? I shook my head and turned my back without even touching the

need him.I walked out of my bedroom with fast strides

by the head of the stairs, waiting

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

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

as a

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

Are you excited?" I asked

can’t wait to go school

knew she must have been longing for

herself and her daughter for fear

us.When you find the school you want

use connections again.But it isn’t

rolled her eyes and crossed her arms against her

slot, we will

But that is all you and Alpha Stone will do for me.If I flunk and get kicked out,

you'll do badly, but

at her before extending my

"Shall we?"

head and took

my heart began beating too hard again, and I knew

squeezed Althea’s hand as

something.I'll

and turned my body

about the place that gave me nothing but nightmares, yet

went inside the bedroom, and my heartbeat began to slow down

It was still there.

staring at it for a moment, contemplating whether I should take it with me, knowing in my heart I didn’t want any connection with the underworld

start a new life and forget this part of

my jeans pocket before I could think more, then headed out

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

Lucius succeeded.

wanted nothing to do with the underworld, yet I took the coin with

I didn’t need his help

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

did tell me, after all, that everybody needs

~ LUCIUS.

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

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

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

die to be with me.I kept telling myself this, but I felt like shit at the moment.I had no name for what I was feeling except rage.I didn’t stop punching until the wall crumbled,

Or kill someone.

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

body around, ready to shut off the hologram at the exact moment the door to the bedroom opened and Patrea went in

palm as I watched her with

before she finally picked it up, slipped

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 be brighter

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

the door to Adan’s office and let

I asked, my gaze shifting between them before I

"Excited!" Althea exclaimed.

wish we could take you with us! It'll be

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

is there anything we need to

a thick envelope, and placed it on top

for

Whatever is in there, I

Althea stated coldly.

"Check it first."

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 promised me he would not lie on behalf of

widened as

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

he wanted me to remain quiet,

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

does he want in

provided with

to

"Blade likes you, Althea."

but not enough for him

cut him

his own demons that he needs to fight before he can offer himself

need him, and I’m not going to

to wait.He wants you to move on and have the life

going to

tilted her head up.She was facing this

Brave Althea.

to do.Lucy and I will be here every step of the way.You don’t owe anything to Blade, whether you use that money or not.Whatever you decide

it will help me move

to make

I butted in.

is all the money he has.What about

gaze fell back to the

— even if Althea was mad at Blade for abandoning her, she was still thinking about