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.

think he would still want 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 walked to my

A black coin.

me so I could summon him

been here, and yet he didn’t

Of course.

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

walked out of my bedroom with fast strides while my heart began beating

of the

with us, was already downstairs and had been

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

as a smile

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

Are you excited?"

can’t wait

eyes twinkled, and I knew she must have been longing for this

in hiding herself and her daughter for fear

want and they give us a hard time,

connections again.But

eyes and crossed her arms

we will just add a slot so they can

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

think you'll do badly,

at her

"Shall we?"

nodded her head and took my

began walking down the stairs when my heart began beating too hard again,

I squeezed Althea’s hand as

forgot something.I'll

her hand without waiting for her response and turned my body around to head back to my room while internally

yet

to slow down when I

It was still there.

at it for a moment, contemplating whether I should take it with me, knowing

new life and forget this part of

could think more, then headed out again without

that the scowl and disappointment 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 his

Lucius succeeded.

yet I took the coin with me, knowing that wherever

need

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

me, after all, that everybody needs

~ LUCIUS.

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

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

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

go, but I didn’t want to lower myself as

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, but it was immediately replaced by a new wall, and it only

Or kill someone.

dungeon, and one poor creature had to meet

turned my body around, ready to shut off the hologram at the exact moment the

fire in my hand vanished before I wiped my mouth with my palm as I watched her with steady eyes.She stopped

before she finally picked it up, slipped it into her

idea what I was feeling at the moment, but I felt my mouth twitch before a smile tugged on it as the

even if she hated the underworld, she

opened the door to Adan’s office and let Patrea and Althea

my gaze shifting between them

"Excited!" Althea exclaimed.

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

hear you, Patrea," Adan grunted, and it made the three of us giggle before I turned

anything we need to know before we

envelope, and

for Althea,

there,

Althea stated coldly.

"Check it first."

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,

eyes widened as

this is his way of buying me off because I let his mark stay, you can

and I knew he wanted me to remain quiet,

and enroll yourself, make the most of your life.Don’t feel like you owe him anything with this money because you owe him nothing.He gave it

buy it.What does he want in

are provided

to

"Blade likes you, Althea."

me, but not enough for him

cut him

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

need him, and I’m not going to wait

to move on and have the life

going to

head up.She was facing this

Brave Althea.

and I will be here every step of the way.You don’t owe anything to Blade, whether you use

not sure using it will help

it to

I butted in.

money he has.What about

as her gaze

knew what he was thinking — even if Althea was mad at Blade for abandoning