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

086-Memories

ADAN STONE.

My head throbbed as I stared at the

ceiling, and it took a moment before I

remembered where I was.

I closed my eyes and thought about Lucy, wanting to know if I could remember her from my own

memories.

Tears trickled down my face as

everything came rushing in from the moment I first saw her until the moment I was whipped and she

ordered Patrea to take my memory away. Those were my memories, not Beast. And I could feel every

emotion she stirred in me from day one until the day I marked her.

You will never know the importance of memories until they are taken away from you. I couldn’t believe I

almost lost all of

these.

‘I love you, Adan. I need you to trust me. I promise I will come back for you.’ Those were her last words

before I marked her and before I lost consciousness.

She still wanted me. She just didn’t want me there. But Lucius was right — there’s no way Lucy could do

this alone.

I forced my body up from the bed and slipped on my running shoes before I walked to the door. My head

was still drumming like it was hollow, but I

wanted to talk with Lucius, but I found the house empty.

‘Where are you?’ I sent a mindlink to Kingston.

‘Alpha, we are outside. Just walk straight ahead, we are a hundred meters away from the house.’

I didn’t reply back and headed out of the

cottage immediately, and soon I saw a light illuminated far ahead.

“Try again…” Lucius’ voice came out low, but it was enough for my werewolf hearing to catch it.

“I have no idea how to do it without

creating sparks.” Patrea snapped at him.

“That’s why you have to keep trying.

“What’s going on?” I asked the moment their forms came into view.

Patrea was standing beside Kingston, while Lucius was fifteen feet away from them. He was standing in

the center of the clearing, and it appeared as though there was something holding his body tightly –

perhaps an invisible rope.

The lights surrounding Lucius disappeared, and his arms fell to his sides, free from whatever had been

restraining them earlier.

“He wants me to practice tying him up discreetly, but all the spells I make

generate lights. I have yet to learn how to do spells without those sparkles and things. And he won’t even

say why I need it.”

“Stop complaining. We need to do everything discreetly. If you keep generating lights for every spell, my

father will realize you have returned to the Underworld. I am sure he knew how you do your spells.”

“I understand that, but can you at least tell me what we are supposed to do?” Patrea sounded frustrated,

and I would be too. We all knew Lucius wanted to help, but we couldn’t be left clueless until the last

minute.

“I will tell you. I’m just waiting for Stone to get his memory back so we can discuss it all together.” He told

Patrea before

brushing his hand over his hair. He then shifted his gaze on me and asked, “How’s your memory? Can

you remember why we’re here and who Lucija is?”

“My head is still pounding, but nothing that I can’t handle. And yes, I remember why we’re here and who

Lucy is. and I want her back here in my realm. So start talking and see if your plan will work.”

“Very well, let’s get back to the cottage, and I’ll tell you all about the plan. And then I need to leave for the

underworld before my father notices my absence. 3

♡♡♡

LUCIUS.

After we discussed my plan and revised it according to Stone and Patrea’s

suggestions, we finally knew what we were supposed to do and practice. The only thing missing was the

witch, who would stay in the human realm if Adan

went to the underworld, and how I would take Stone and Patrea to the demon world.

If I had no choice, they would have had to sell their souls to me, but this would have come with a lot of

risks: if I died during this fight against my father, their souls would be trapped in my realm for eternity.

Patrea remembered what my father told her, but in this case, it would only be applicable to Stone

because of his relation

to Lucija, the Princess of Chaos. Patrea would be unable to use this unless Stone vouch for her, but it

was also a big risk.

She had to decide whether she would sell her soul to me and trust me that I would give it back to her if I

survived, but from the looks of it, she didn’t trust me at all. She said she would find another way.

‘Where have you been?’ Father’s mind connected with me the moment I entered Kalmerus. Father’s

mind could connect

with any of us anywhere in the world, even if we were already in a different realm, unless we shut it

down. But once we were in Kalmerus, shutting it down would never work. He would still be able to dig

into our heads.

Lucien was probably looking for me, but without using any fire at all, he was not able to track me down.

I had controlled my fire over the years, knowing it was the only thing that could lead my father to track

me down.

Although I was smart enough to use it

from time to time, so he knew I was not hiding from him.

‘I was at the other kingdom, looking for pleasure.’

‘And did you find one?’

‘Not just one. They were many. Do you

need anything from me?’

‘Guillermo is arriving soon. Come into my chamber.’

I didn’t reply and transported my body to his chamber after making sure I had warded off any smells and

proof of my being in the human realm.

“Why is he here so early? You won’t need him until Lucija’s cleansing.” I asked as soon as I appeared in

front of him.

He was lounging in one of his golden chairs while smoking his tobacco. “I want to introduce Guillermo to

Lucija.”

“They’ve met before.”

“That was years ago. Lucija is a full-

grown woman now, and I want Guillermo

to see her as such.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“I will have Guillermo kill Lucija’s wolf.”

My eyebrows hiked up as I flashed him a sarcastic grin. “How would he do that?”

“Wolfsbane and some dark magic.”

“Won’t it kill Lucija too?”

“No. I had someone check on it. It will

only affect her wolf, not her. She won’t even feel the wolfsbane in her body, let alone the dark magic.”

“And who’s doing the dark magic?”

“You will find out soon.”

“Hmmm… What if Guillermo doesn’t

want to?”

“Why not?”

“Why would he care? Has Guillermo ever done anything for you? He was never

your henchman, not even for a single thing in his whole existence. He always takes, but he never gives

anything in

return.” I was sure Father could hear the

annoyance in my voice.

“Marks of a true demon lord.” He

smirked, too proud of his fucking son.” Besides, he would get something in return, so I don’t see him

declining this.”

“What will you give him in exchange?”

“He would be Lucy’s King. He wanted to be one, so I would give him Lucy as his queen. Together, they

could rule Kalmerus”

“And what about me?” I couldn’t help but snap at this time.

“You?”

“Why can’t I do it instead? I’ll kill her

wolf and give me the crown.”

“You still have a lot to prove.”

“What else do you fucking want me

to do?

“You’re weak, Lucius. Your aura hasn’t changed for over a century. No amount of training or learning had

improved it.”

“Fuck that! What does Guillermo have

that I don’t? Or what can he do that I can’t?” I asked as anger boiled inside me.

“Now, my boy, there’s no need to be riled up. If Guillermo declines it, you will be next in line.” He laughed

and shook his head. “If he declines, I don’t think he will.

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“Lucija is fucking mine!” I hissed, letting my eyes blaze red in anger.

“Really now? I didn’t know you took a fancy to her.”

“Why the fuck do you think I spent cycle after cycle watching over that fucking fiber just to find out where

she is?”

“Your lust alone will not give you the

fucking throne. You need to prove yourself.”

“Then fucking watch me prove it to you!” I told him coldly before walking away from his chamber and

slamming the door

on my way out.

We had to move faster. I was fucking sure Guillermo would not hesitate to accept the offer. I saw how he

looked at Lucija before, like the other siblings that we had. They all wanted her, and the only thing

stopping them from preying on her was because our father made it known she

was his favorite.

But with his approval, I would bet my dick Guillermo would take it in a

heartbeat.

‘Lucija, where are you?’ I connected with Lucija as I went up the stairs of the tower.

‘In the fire tower. You finally decided to talk with me.’ She replied right away.

‘Stop with the sarcasm, we need to talk. I’ll go there. Send everyone out.’

‘Yes, my Lord.” She answered, her voice laced with annoyance, but I didn’t mind.

I was sure she was pissed at me for ignoring her every time she tried to connect with my mind. But I had

to be careful around her. I knew Lucija was strong, but I was not sure she would be able to keep up with

the tough facade

once she found out I was pulling her mate back into the game.

She would definitely say no if she found

come back

out that Stone was planning to

and get her out of here. And the last thing

I wanted was for her to foil the plan I

hatched to save her and to

get the

throne for myself.