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.

go 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

A black coin.

coin that Lucius gave me so I could summon him

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

Of course.

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

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

stood by the head of the stairs, waiting for

things Lucy, Lena, and Laira had bought with us,

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

as a smile curled on

since we were sisters, she should address me by my name, and I honestly

you excited?" I asked her

I can’t wait to go

I knew she must have been longing for this

surely did well in hiding herself and her daughter for fear of

see where life takes us.When you find the school you want

and use connections again.But

her eyes and crossed

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 want any more help getting my

do

her before

"Shall we?"

head and

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 to head back to my

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

went inside the bedroom, and my heartbeat began to

It was still there.

I should take it with me, knowing in my heart I didn’t want any connection with

should start a new life and forget this part of

could think more, then headed out

touched his coin, and it was replaced by a warm smile that

Lucius succeeded.

nothing to do with the underworld, yet I took the coin with me, knowing that wherever I went, he would be able

didn’t need his

just maybe, taking the coin was the security I needed that, when

did tell me, after all,

~ LUCIUS.

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

slipped in there and left her the black coin I had given her before.It would be easier for me to track

have any second thoughts about

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

had no name for what I was feeling except rage.I didn’t stop punching until the

Or kill someone.

the dungeon, and one poor creature had

ready to shut off

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

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

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

she hated the underworld, she wasn’t

door to Adan’s office and let Patrea and Althea

my gaze shifting between them before I

"Excited!" Althea exclaimed.

wish we could take you with us!

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

there anything we need to know before we

envelope, and placed

for

Whatever is in there, I don’t want

Althea stated coldly.

"Check it first."

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 promised me he

and her eyes widened as

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

squeezed my hand, and I knew he

it and start the life you have always wanted.Find the best university and enroll yourself, make the most of your life.Don’t

buy it.What does he

sure you are provided with everything you

used to having

"Blade likes you, Althea."

but not enough

cut him

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

I’m not going to wait for

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

I’m going to

up.She was

Brave Althea.

of the way.You don’t owe anything to Blade, whether you use that money or not.Whatever you decide to

not sure using it will help me

it to

I butted in.

the money he has.What about

as her gaze fell

what he was thinking — even if Althea was mad at Blade