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.

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 bed, where my coat and handbag were.I grabbed and put on my

A black coin.

that Lucius gave me so I could

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

Of course.

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

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

stood by the head of the stairs, waiting

Lena, and Laira had bought with

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

asked as a smile

by my name, and I honestly didn't

you excited?" I asked

wait to go

twinkled, and I knew she must have

surely did well in hiding herself and her

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

connections again.But it isn’t

and crossed her arms

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

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

you'll do badly, but

her before

"Shall we?"

her head and took my

my heart began beating too hard again,

squeezed Althea’s hand

something.I'll be back

let go of her hand without waiting for her response and turned my body around

should 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 that would still connect me to the

went inside the bedroom, and my heartbeat began to slow

It was still there.

stood 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

slipped it inside my jeans pocket before I could think more, then headed out again without knowing that

moment my hand touched his coin, and it was

Lucius succeeded.

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

didn’t need his help or

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

after all, that everybody needs

~ LUCIUS.

the door, a fire ignited everywhere

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

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

tell me where they would go, but I didn’t want to lower myself as if I were begging for her

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

Or kill someone.

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

turned my body around, ready to shut off the

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

had gone by before she finally picked it up, slipped it into her jeans pocket, and walked out of the bedroom with

feeling at the moment, but I felt my mouth twitch before a smile tugged on

hated the underworld, she wasn’t closing her doors to me.135 - Someone Brave

the door to Adan’s office and let

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

"Excited!" Althea exclaimed.

us! It'll be

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

anything we need to

a thick envelope, and placed it on top of

is for Althea, from

there, I

Althea stated coldly.

"Check it first."

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

the envelope, and her eyes widened as she immediately placed

if this is his way of buying me off because I let his mark

knew he

and enroll yourself, make the most of your life.Don’t feel like you owe him anything with this money

it.What does he

to make sure you are provided with everything you need

used to

"Blade likes you, Althea."

likes me, but not enough for him

him off

needs to fight before he can offer himself to you.And he’s

need him, and I’m not going to

doesn’t want you to wait.He wants you to

going

her head up.She

Brave Althea.

thing 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 to do with it, it’s your choice.You owe it to yourself, to enjoy and see life

sure using it will help me move

it to make new

I butted in.

is all the money he has.What

gaze fell

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