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

072- The Bond Between Us

LUCY.

I had removed all traces of blood from almost all parts of his body except those near his wounds and

cuts. I didn’t want to touch them, as I didn’t want to wake him up if I ended up hurting him. I wanted him

to rest and gain his energy back.

I couldn’t explain what I was feeling at the moment. Never in my wildest imagination did I think Adan

would end up looking like this. He had always been so strong that I felt no one could hurt him, and

seeing him so vulnerable while he slept was breaking my heart.

I caused him this. If he didn’t meet me, maybe he was still okay, living like a god

in his own world.

‘But then he’ll never be this happy.’ Angel reminded me.

‘Do you think he’s still happy? Maybe he regrets following me here. I don’t understand what I did wrong

for him to suffer like this because of me?’

Angel didn’t answer. She must be saving her energy, but I didn’t mind at all. I

knew she didn’t have the answer either.

I was torn between having Adan around me and sending him back to the human realm. Up until now, I

had no idea what my father wanted from him, but if he found a way to hurt Adan without me feeling any

pain, I knew he would not stop hurting him.

I just hoped he didn’t find a way to break the bond; if he did, I should have felt it

the way I felt a rope tightening around my heart when Althea connected me to

him.

Speaking of Althea, I needed to stop my

father from hunting her. I needed to do something, I just couldn’t let him hurt. anyone, especially Adan, to

make me follow his command. But the problem was that, up until now, he hadn’t told me. a thing about

what he wanted me to do next. He just kept disappearing

hunting Althea without bothering to speak with me.

I let my fingers run gently along my mate’s face, letting the sparks give me strength and hope that one

day all of the

pain would be over and I would get to

enjoy being Adan’s mate and spend our

life together. I just wanted a simple life where I got to love him without any complications like this.

But I knew that as much as I was hoping

for that – reality was already slapping me

hard in the face. I wondered if being a demon meant I would be treading this world alone, like my father,

like Lucius,

like many of my siblings.

I lowered my body and lay on my side beside Adan, being careful that I was not touching any part of him

before I closed my eyes and sent a silent prayer to Selene.

‘Selene, I know I am not worthy of your attention, but I hope you still remember the little girl you visited in

this realm once. Although I have more pain in my chest now, it is still me. I’m still Lucy. Before, my only

worry was if I would ever find my mate, the one you destined for

me and if he would like me. I found the

answer already, and I am beyond grateful for what you gave me. Adan. He’s just perfect, even if he is

annoying at times and grumpy, he is still perfect in my eyes.

I was just wondering if you would let me

keep him. Because I really like him. I

loved him. Please help me. I don’t know what to do anymore…’

My hands went to my chest as I clutched my cloth while tears trickled down my face. I was trying to be

tough, but beneath the facade of being a demon, I am just a girl hurting for the way life was throwing

things my way.

I just wanted to be free to love Adan. Was I asking too much?

My body shook as I cried my heart out. I let my emotions flood out of me, but I stifled the sound of my

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cries because I didn’t want to wake him up. I didn’t want

him to see me like this.

Cry, Lucy. Cry.

After this, I would no longer cry. I would be tougher. And I would face whatever life

had in store for me – head-on.

I remained in my position, just staring at Adan for quite a while until I decided it was enough and I

needed to take action.

I pecked his forehead before I climbed out

of bed and wrote him a note, stating that I

would be back soon and that he should

not step out of my chamber until I came back. I then proceeded to change my clothes. I wore a long,

black, flowy dress that reached my wrists and ankles.

I also double-checked the foods I

requested for him. They were no longer warm. I touched the metal cloche

covering the food with my palm and transferred heat to it to warm it up just in case he woke up while I

was gone.

I took one last look at my mate before opening my bedroom door and walking my way to the main double

door of my chamber.

Simon showed up almost right away after I locked my door with a simple demon spell.

“My lady, you summoned me,” Simon

said with a bow of his head.

“Stand here and guard my chamber, or ask someone to do it for you. No one is allowed entrance, not

even the King. If he insists, tell Father I will meet him in his

throne room. Am I understood?”

“Yes, my lady.”

I was not sure what I was trying to accomplish here. Although my father had never transported directly

into my room like Lucius had been doing, he of course could do that if he was denied entrance to my

chamber. But it was a silent warning to him that he was not allowed to touch

my mate anymore.

“Let me know if anyone attempts to come Right away.”

I didn’t wait for his response, as I

immediately transported my body

outside of the tower and landed on the

spot where I could easily make my way to Patrea’s cottage.

I needed an answer as to why I didn’t feel any pain when Father whipped Adan. I had to get to the

bottom of this before it

was too late.

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“Did Father ask you to unbind us?” I

asked Patrea as soon as she opened her

door and let me in.

“Yes,” she answered before locking the

door behind us.

“Did you?”

“No. I can’t. I’m not the one that bound

you together. It will require very dark

magic to interfere with the bond if

someone other than the maker tries to

unbind you. But even if I can, I will not help him.”

I let out a deep sigh as I slumped my body onto the small couch beside the window.

“Why didn’t you tell me Althea bound you together? She did it, right?”

I nodded my head. “I’m sorry. There were too many things running through my head that it slipped my

mind, but I had no intention of keeping it from you. Father doesn’t know who the witch that

performed the spell, so we should never mention her name again.”

Patrea told me once that her cottage had

an enchantment

no conversation could

be heard from the inside but I wasn’t

taking chances. Better to be safe than

sorry.

“She knew the danger of doing this, right? Does she know that she might be facing one of the kings of

the underworld

with what she did?”

I nodded.

“She must be brave.”

“She is.” I know I should be telling her about Althea’s condition in exchange for this spell, but I didn’t want

Patrea to feel

guilty that she was the reason Althea

risked her life to help me. But I vowed to

help her get out of here, to fulfill my end of the bargain, and I just needed to figure

out when. “Just like you.”

“Your father will not like it if he sees you

here. He comes by every time he comes

back to Kalmerus from traveling to

different realms.”

“My father seemed to be fascinated with

you.”

“Your father has an obsession with

females who refuse his advantage. I’m lucky I’m a witch, I can protect myself.

I wanted to say, unlike my mother. But pining over something that happened a long time ago was

pointless at the

moment. I had far more important things

to think about and try to fix.

“I’m glad he can’t break you. But I will do my best to help you out of here.”

“We will help each other the best way we

can. Lucien might be strong and powerful, but if he’s alone, he can’t do

much.”

I nodded my head and smiled at her

before something crossed my mind. “Do you know why, despite the bond between

us, I was not able to feel any pain when Father whipped Adan? He was almost

dead when I saw him, but I didn’t feel anything at all.”

“I’m not really sure. But are you sure the witch was able to bind you?”

I nodded my head and told her how I felt pain when the dungeon keepers whipped Adan when he arrived

at the Kosior.

“That’s unusual. Unless he willed himself to block anything from you.”

“What do you mean?”

“Aside from the witch’s bond, you have the mate bond between you, and although

you were not marked, I believe bonds after bonds made you both so strong

together that you can raise walls and control what others can feel.”

“Do you mean to say that he intentionally

kept the pain all to himself?”

“Werewolves can do that. Block off their emotions from their partners, putting up a wall so the other half

will not suffer.”

My hand slowly raised to my mouth to keep my lips from quivering as a memory of my conversation with

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Lucius came to

mind.

***FLASHBACK to earlier***

“One day you will fall in love. And when you do, you’re going to do everything for the person you love.

Even if it’s painful, even if it will hurt you, just as long as they end up okay.”

“Like what he did…” Lucius stated in a

low voice.

“What do you mean?” I asked, my

forehead creasing.

“Forget about it.”

“What did he do?” I growled at him.

***END OF FLASHBACK***

I didn’t get an answer. But Lucius’ words

made sense now.

My eyes watered as everything dawned

on me. Adan shielded me from the pain. Adan even when his life was in peril, was still thinking of me. He

should stop doing this or my father would use it to his

advantage to torture me.

I stood up abruptly and met Patrea’s

gaze. “I need to go now.”

“Are you okay?”

I nodded my head. “I just need to talk to Adan, but do you have anything I can give him to help his wound

heal faster?”

“Do you know what your father used on his whip?”

“Lucius said wolfsbane and demon’s oil.”

“I have antidotes for demon’s oil but not

for wolfsbane. I never had to use one

before…”

“I understand. I’ll take what you have.”

Patrea didn’t waste time and took out

vials before mixing liquids while murmuring, which sounded like a prayer or a chant. After a while, she

handed me

the vial and gave me instructions on how

to use it.

In no time, I was transporting my body back to my chamber.

“Where is he?” I hissed and spun around my spot to check my bedroom, but there

was no sign of Adan.

“Adan!” I yelled as my heart thudded loudly while my feet rushed to the

bathroom, but he was not there.

“Simon!” I screamed at the top of my lungs as I blasted the double door open and found Simon rushing

forward to

meet me.

“My Lady!”

“Answer me or I will cut off your horns!

Where is Alpha Stone?”

“Your father took him, my lady!”

“And why was I not informed?!” I

growled, my eyes blazing red as I grabbed

his neck, choking him.

“My lady…” He struggled to gasp for air as he tried to pry my hand off him. “The king… prohibited me

from… sending you

… a message.

I pressed his Adam’s apple hard, making him choke one more time before shoving him off to the ground.

“Where did he take

him?”