Beneath Her Darkness: The Alpha's Little Demon

BRAVING THE DARKNESS: One Night With The Demon King

BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha’s Little Demon Book 2

Chapter 22 – Gathering My Thoughts

LUCIUS.

I was lost for words and just watched as she walked away from me. She didn’t even take the flowers with her.

I peered through the shelves and saw her return to the middle counter, where she began shuffling books and papers without saying anything.

The blonde girl began to ask questions, but she simply nodded her head without responding.

Was she mad?

I didn’t do anything. I didn’t f*uck Nyneve? I didn’t even spend time alone with her.

So what the f*uck was happening?

I cleared my throat and walked straight ahead to where she was, taking the flowers with me. The blonde girl smiled before she moved away from the counter and helped a teenager.

“Patrea…” I placed the roses in front of her, which she took without looking at me.

“Hmmm…”

“Say something?”

“Like what?”

“Anything. Are you mad?”

“I just need time to gather my thoughts.”

“Do you want me to leave?” My lips pursed into a thin line. If she asked me to leave, I would lose my cool.

She snapped her head up as her forehead creased. “And where are you headed?”

“I don’t know.”

“Don’t tell me you’re going to Kalmerus.” Her voice sounded hostile.

“I won’t go there if you don’t want me to. But it looks like you don’t want me here either.”

“Here,” she said as she handed me four books.

“What do I need to do with these?” I couldn’t help the smirk that tugged at my lips.

“Pick a table and a chair, sit there, and read those. I just want a moment of silence, but that doesn’t mean you need to leave and go back to Kalmerus.” “Oh.”

“Questions?” She asked, raising her eyebrows, and I just shook my head, my mouth pursing to suppress my smile this time.

I had many questions, but if she needed time to gather her thoughts, then I would give her the time she needed. I was sure it wouldn’t take an hour.

I picked up the books she gave me and sat somewhere I could see her.

I chuckled at the books in my hands. One was a book of recipes for dessert, while the other was how to use Excel like an expert.

things on the computer. But the last one sounded good. Maybe I should read this

Relationships and dating.

I wanted to concentrate on reading all the funny anecdotes about dating, Patrea’s sighs and loud footsteps kept distracting

approach her when I heard footsteps getting louder, and I was right — she was heading this way. I watched as my temperamental witch walked toward me and let my eyes feast on her perfect form — her b*reasts and hips were nothing big but

were my weakness. I wanted them around my body, or one

her when she hurled

asked as she gripped the chair tightly in

who she was talking about, but what the hell? I didn’t even

“Nyneve.”

“No.”

lying. I heard

hear or see Patrea’s expression because she looked as if she wanted to claw me,

you.” I flashed her a smug smirk as I leaned back on

arms against her chest, and my gaze

thinking of another female when all my thoughts were about

thoughts I will have if another she-demon comes and uses her allure on me. But I didn’t do

didn’t? Didn’t you spend time with her this morning?” She asked, her voice faltering as if she didn’t want to say the last

directly after that conversation.” “Don’t

never lied to you. And I never sugar-coated my words

around when I coiled my hand around her wrist, stopping her

“Are you still mad?”

just gathering my thoughts.” “How long before you can

are free to go.” She tugged her arm gently away from my hold, but she turned to

should I go

her bottom lips, and her eyes were turning glassy. “Wherever you want

tear was about to

I just

was not allowed to go to my own kingdom

and not do anything. Although my mind was in conversation with Dorion and my other demons, I was just sitting still like a f*ucking good boy when asked to behave and not make any

to go home.” She approached me, holding her coat and handbag in one arm while the other held the flowers

the clock. It was not even two o’ clock in

thought you were ending at three?” I asked as I

and told Stefanie

why she didn’t take any breaks at all. “Okay. Should I just leave

leave them on the counter. I’ll fix

my head and gathered them before I walked back to the main counter, handing the books to a

take that. Have fun!” she

Patrea was, and we exited the library and the building without any

She laid her hand on the key, but I ignored her and opened the door of

said I

sure what your mood is, but I

car crash won’t

woman’s wrath can. Get in. I’ll drive.” I c*ocked my head to the side, urging her not to make

the flowers from her hand,

her or acknowledge my presence and just went directly

Why she couldn’t open her mouth and tell me if she was angry? And at least tell me what I needed to do

as I leaned on the wall, arms crossed against my

she was unpredictable at the moment, at least she was handling the roses with utmost

“What do you mean?”

and refuse to speak with me.” “I’m

her. ” How long do you plan to keep