Beneath Her Darkness: The Alpha's Little Demon

B2 048 - The Queens

PATREA.

After I admitted everything to Lucius, he simply moved on from it. I wanted to believe he wasn’t affected at all, but then I saw him with Luther the moment we came to the Mystic Pack, and my insecurities came back again.

I had known from the very beginning — even before there was him and me — that he was already affectionate toward his nephew, and yet a part of me wanted to grieve. He wanted one, and it was something I couldn’t give him.

"If Lucius said it’s okay with him, then it’s okay. I know my own brother. He never sugarcoats his words. And it is what makes both of you click together because you both tell what you feel." no.vel.e.book Lucy stated that before she stood in front of me, her hands went to my arms, and she gently brushed them. "Don’t let it bother you."

"But I wish I could give him more," I said in a soft voice.

Lucy smiled at me, her eyes watering as she let out a warm smile. " You have given Lucius so much, Patrea. And I can’t thank you enough. I know he can take care of himself, but I’m happy he has you now because you are exactly what he needed. He told me before that the tower seemed empty, but I’m sure it’s not empty anymore."

"And if there are babies around, it would be a lot lovelier."

"Oh, Mama. Stop. Let’s not ruin your day." Althea walked to where Lucy and I were and handed us our glass of wine. "We are here to celebrate Kalmerus and Athwart. And of course, you and Lucius! Baby or not, Lucius loves you."

We were inside Lucy’s office while Lucius was spending time with Luther and Adan.

I took my glass, as Lucy did before Althea went back to the table to pick up her own.

"For the Queen of Kalmerus and Athwart..." Lucy raised her glass, happiness beaming in her eyes as she looked at me before she added. "My Queen..."

My eyes watered at her generosity.

"To the queen of my heart," Althea added.

I looked at my granddaughter with pride before I shifted my gaze back and forth between her and Lucy. "And to the queens of my life.

We clinked our glasses together before we took a sip of the sparkling wine.

"Thank you for helping me when I needed help," I told them. Lucy shook her head. "It was nothing compared to the help you and Althea gave me. I will be forever grateful to both of you, and I will make sure I will do my best to protect you both even if you don’t need it."

"I’m glad everything worked out for both of you." Althea smiled as she took another sip. "And I’m so happy I was able to help."

"You did. Big help, Althea. The bond you created between me and Adan saved him from death."

"And your protective bubble saved my body from crashing to death."

as she spoke. " And with me and Patrea’s lives back on the right track, maybe it’s time

to know where you will be staying because I'm not sure I want you

can protect

yes. But not with demons. I’m afraid Alastor might come after you."

that?" Althea’s forehead creased as her gaze shifted between me

be

you to a university in this territory as four hours driving there might be too much, especially if we are talking about your security."

her bottom lip as if she were thinking of

What do you

thinking about

big bad wolf of yours came with an offer. Let’s hear it." Lucy said as she winked at me before she leaned her ass against her desk

chest and let them rest on

his explanation?" Lucy asked. "I mean,

me. And they smiled at Blade when he walked over to tell them we needed to be somewhere." She paused for a second, then continued again. "He said those females never smiled at him, so he thought maybe they like me, and he wants me to help him get his pack back, you

Lucy’s and my eyebrows were

he wants to use you for his benefit. Nothing more?" A part of me was expecting Blade to claim my granddaughter, as he

didn’t say anything

you get in

to take off his mark,

at all. "And here I thought, based on how protective he was with you when Nyneve attacked, I thought there was a chance of him

suffer," Althea spoke while

he’s offering you is a

that mark, even if I have to ask Adan to do something about that." Lucy finally spoke. Althea swallowed before she locked eyes with mine.

Lucy and I said it

tell him you've thought about it," I

to try, Mama," Althea said in a soft voice

was lost for words this time. She liked him.

sure you're ready if he can’t return what you feel for

It was Lucy who

know. But I’ve got to try, right? I mean, I’m sure Lucius and Adan were not easy to deal with at the beginning, but you stayed and tried. I want that too — a chance. Although I know it’s different on our end because he’s obviously still not over his first mate, but she’s not around anymore.

She had always been a confident female, but I could see doubts in her eyes. Blade was

Luna. So I guess

not sure if this is a good idea, but since you have already decided, then I just have to be okay with

okay with it. I want you to