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 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

step out of my chamber until I came back. I then proceeded to change my clothes. I wore

the foods

longer

to warm it up just in case he woke up

my mate before opening my bedroom door and walking my way to the main double door of

right away after I locked my door

summoned me,” Simon

with a bow

my chamber, or ask someone to do it for you. No one is allowed entrance, not even the King.

room. Am I

“Yes, my lady.”

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

my mate anymore.

if anyone attempts to come

his

transported my

the tower and

make my way to Patrea’s cottage.

Father whipped Adan. I had to get to the bottom of this before

was too late.

♡♡♡

ask you to unbind

soon as she opened

and let

answered before locking the

door behind us.

“Did you?”

can’t. I’m not the one that bound

will

to interfere with the bond

than the maker

you. But even if I can, I will not help

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

Althea bound you

my mind, but I had no

so we should never mention her name

me once that

an enchantment

no conversation could

from the inside but I wasn’t

chances. Better to

sorry.

right? Does she know that she might be facing one

what she

I nodded.

must be

know I should be telling her about Althea’s condition in exchange for this spell,

that she was the reason

to help me. But I vowed

out of here, to fulfill my end of the bargain,

“Just

not like it if he sees you

He comes by every time

Kalmerus from traveling to

different realms.”

father seemed to be fascinated with

you.”

an

I’m a witch, I can protect myself.

mother. But pining over something that happened

far more important

and

do my best

each other the

be strong and powerful, but if he’s alone, he

much.”

head and smiled at her

my mind. “Do you know why, despite the

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

I didn’t feel anything at all.”

really sure. But are you sure

felt pain when the dungeon keepers whipped Adan when he arrived at the Kosior.

himself

you mean?”

witch’s bond, you have the

after bonds made you both so strong

and control what others