BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha's Little Demon by Cassandra M

Adan and I stopped a few feet away from them as he squeezed my waist. “Stop embarrassing me, Dad.

Lucy might

realize you’re using the same lines for all the females I introduce to you and Mom.”

His tone was so serious, that I slowly tilted my head to look at him, and a scowl was slowly forming on

my face.

And then he smiled. The kind of smile that made my panties and bra drop.

“Is that jealousy I detect there?” He leaned closer, the tips of our noses

touching. He was too close. “I’m just

kidding, you’re the only female worth taking home to.”

And then he pecked my lips. He just left me breathless, speechless, and… wet.

―

He was really good at this as if we had something real between us.

“Mom, Dad, my girlfriend Lucy Foster.” He guided my body to face his parents. while I was reeling from

the feel of his kiss and the emotions he was giving me with all the sweet nothings.

“Good evening, Sir, Ma’am…” I smiled politely as the female opened her arms. and urged me to come

forward, which I

did.

She enveloped me in a hug before raking me up and down with a warm smile on her face. “My Goddess,

Adan. Alexa was right, she is indeed a beauty.”

“Of course, he’s my son. He has an eye for real beauty.” The man beside her looked

at her lovingly before he pressed a kiss on

her forehead. He then turned his

attention to me.

“My name is Audrius, and my mate is Helena. In her excitement, she forgot to tell you her name. Now

give this old man a hug.” He opened his arms, and I scooted in, hugging him.

If this was how his whole family would welcome me, then my nervousness was

not warranted.

“A pleasure to meet you, Sir Audrius.”

“Will it be too early if we ask her to call us

Mom and Dad?” Adan’s mom asked, and her gaze was on Adan, looking at him as if she was pleading.

“Mom, enough with the pressure.” Adan let out a sigh before he looked at me as if

asking for help.

“Fine, no more pressure.” Aunt Helena raised her palms in the air before she

smiled at me as I moved back beside Adan.

“Oh, Goddess. They looked lovely

together! Imagine the pups they will have!

“Mom…” Adan grunted, and his father was about to say something when

another voice came from out of nowhere.

“Pups? She doesn’t have a wolf.” A tall

man, with cerulean blue eyes, came forward. He looked like he was around

fifty, but his eyes told me he was older.

“Pops, this is Lucy Foster, my girlfriend. Lucy, this is my grandfather, grand Alpha Aurelius.”

I was right. If he was Adan’s grandfather, he might be in his late sixties or early

seventies.

“Good evening, sir.” I smiled at him, not sure if I should hug him or not. But I’m glad I didn’t.

“Lucy Foster. Diego Foster’s daughter. I know your father, he’s Achilles’ Beta.”

His tone was too calm, but it sent shivers

down my spine.

I was not afraid of him, but the way he was addressing my stepfather was crushing my heart. I knew all

about

Achilles and Diego, and how Alexa’s mother’s life turned out when she left

with Achilles.

I knew Alexa’s family had not yet been

able to move on from it, but I thought no

one would say it to my face.

“Diego is Lucy’s stepfather. Not her real

father.”

I swallowed as I fought back the tears.” Diego is my father. He’s the father I know

and look up to.”

I waited for Alpha Aurelius to say something. He stayed silent, but his eyes

were on me all the time. I wanted to meet

his gaze. I wanted to tell him my stepfather was a good man, but I knew this would be a lost cause. My

stepfather

did them wrong.

“Lucy!” Alexa’s voice erupted in the air, and soon, she was rushing forward with Alpha Aeon behind her,

and throwing her

arms around me.

She pulled away from our hug and

motioned for Adan to help me with my

coat.

Adan was not saying anything, but I could feel his Alpha aura rolling off him. He slid my coat off my body

and handed it to an Omega nearby before he pressed a kiss on my forehead. “I got you…”

I smiled at him, fighting off the tears that were falling. I was not the one who cried over things easily, even

when I was hurt, but Adan having my back was making me emotional again.

“Oh, look at you looking so lovely!” Alexa held my hands up and looked at me lovingly, while the elders

were just looking at us. “All grown up and

beautiful! Goddess, I hope Adan won’t be stupid enough to let you go so we could finally be family!”

Someone cleared their throat the moment

she said family, and I knew it came from

the grand Alpha.

My eyes darted to Adan – he was

throwing glares at someone behind me, and I didn’t want to look at who, but I was

sure it was at his grandfather.

“Dinner is served. I think we should all go to the dining table and continue our conversation there.” Aunt

Helena broke

the awkwardness around us before she

put her hand on Alpha Aurelius’ back and

led him to the dining room. 1

Adan’s father tapped his shoulder, and their eyes were flecked with white, which made me think they

were exchanging

mind links.

Adan took my hand and clasped it with his, before pulling me to face him while

the rest walked away.

“Look at me,” he said, and I tilted my head and met his eyes. “If the dinner is uncomfortable for you, just

tap my lap four times, and we will go away from here. No questions asked.”

“We don’t need to. I’m okay.” I tried to assure him.

“No, you’re not. I will have to talk with. my grandfather. He is a nice man, but he is hurting.”

“I understand.”

“But I’m on your team… remember?”

I smiled and nodded my head, as my heart fluttered in my chest. Adan was overwhelming me. He was

on my side. I

would be fine.

“Ready for dinner?” he asked as a warm smile tugged on his mouth.