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

until I came back. I then proceeded to change my clothes. I wore a long, black, flowy

double-checked the

longer warm. I touched the metal cloche

warm it up

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

locked

summoned

bow

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

Am I

“Yes, my lady.”

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

my mate anymore.

me know if anyone attempts to come

didn’t wait for his response, as I

my body

of the tower and landed on the

could easily make my way to

pain when Father whipped Adan. I had to get

was too late.

♡♡♡

to unbind us?”

soon as she

and let me in.

before

door behind us.

“Did you?”

I’m not the one that

together. It will

interfere with

than the maker

even if I can, I will not

slumped my body onto the small couch beside the window.

bound you together? She did it, right?”

many things running through my head that it slipped my

the spell, so we should never mention her name

that her cottage

an enchantment

no conversation could

from the inside but

chances. Better to

sorry.

she know that she might be

she did?”

I nodded.

must be brave.”

her about Althea’s condition in exchange for this spell, but I

she was the

life to help me. But I vowed

out of here, to fulfill my end of the bargain, and I just needed

when. “Just

like it if he sees you

by every time he

to Kalmerus from

different realms.”

to

you.”

father has an obsession with

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

something that

far

about and try to fix.

But I will do

will help each other the best

and powerful, but if

much.”

and smiled at her

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

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

but I didn’t

sure the witch

when the dungeon keepers whipped Adan when he arrived

willed himself to

do you

have the mate bond between

marked, I believe bonds after bonds made you both so

can raise walls and control