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

078 – A Taste of Her

LUCIUS.

I appeared in the exact room where Patrea was. It was morning in the human. world, and the witch had just come out of the shower, based on the way her hair

was still dripping wet.

And, yes, I did catch her in her towels. Although seeing a portion of her skin gave me a lust rush, I tried not to show how much she was affecting me.

“What are you doing here?” She snapped at me as her grip on her towel tightened.

“Checking on you,” I answered nonchalantly.

“Oh, spirits! Leave me alone, Lucius. I

didn’t wish to leave your realm just for

another demon as annoying as you to

follow me around.”

“Instead of quacking like a duck, why don’t you turn around and go back to the bathroom and put clothes on? Unless, of course, you want to put in a show for me!”

“For you? Until hell freezes!”

“I can make it freeze in hell today… Don’t challenge me if you’re not going to do your end of the bargain.”

I slightly bounced to my feet and glided in the air before moving my body to lay down in her bed, but I was just floating over, not touching her sheets, and placed my arms behind my head as I smiled smugly at her.

Riling up the witch had been the highlight of my boring day, and seeing

her in her towels was the biggest bonus. Nothing could go wrong today.

“Cut the crap and just say what do you want this time?”

“Waiting for a little show?” I answered, a smug smirk crossing my face.

“Spirits, Lucius! I’m too old for this

game. In case you forgot, I’m in my 50s. I’m not a teenager anymore. So flirting doesn’t work with me.”

“Seriously? You’re 50?” I feigned a gasp. In case you’re not aware, I’m two centuries old, so you’re still very young in my eyes. Teenager, I would say.”

“What do you want?” Her voice was

louder now as she gritted her teeth in

annoyance.

The veins popping in her neck and the way the water dripped over them were making her look sexier.

“Aside from taking those towels off…”

“Out!” She yelled, finger pointing to the door and I couldn’t help but laugh out

loud before I flicked my fingers

In seconds, her towel was gone, and she

was fully clad in regular, tight-fitting jeans and a light-colored, floral blouse

that accentuated her flawless skin.

“If you just put on clothes right away,

then you could have avoided tempting the

devil.”

“Well, if you have the decency…”

“I don’t have.” I cut her off. “No one taught me about decency. But if you’re willing to be my teacher, I can assure you that I will make a very good student.

She turned around and grabbed another towel before she began drying off her hair and headed for the bathroom. “I don’t have time for you and your games. Leave.”

I was expecting her to shut the door, but she left it open as she fixed herself in front of the mirror by the sink, which was

visible from where I was.

“Where are you heading?” I asked, ignoring her words.

“None of your business.

“If you plan to go to Stone’s territory, then I suggest forgetting about it.” I rose. from lying down and sat in a crossed- legged position, still floating over the

bed. I was enjoying annoying the old

witch in front of me.

“I’m not your puppet.”

“I am your guardian angel.” I clasped my hands together and raised them parallel to my chest before I let a ring of fire build

a halo around my head.

“Stop annoying me, Lucius. I don’t have time for you.”

snapped the fire out and got back on

I walked toward the

beside her, unfortunately,

the mirror.

her on the

glass.

is watching his territory, and if he

scared of

should be scared for your life. You didn’t last this long just to end up

from the underworld.”

father exhibits that, is that they never take back their words. He promised Lucy he would never

see me?

mny demon form.

on that.

unless you cross him. Getting into Stone’s territory and telling him about Lucy is crossing his

do you suggest? Just

this couple to be

lord? No, thank

you. I want

me through the mirror.

my demon ego.” I

a hand to stop

“Wait! You can see

in the mirror?”

“Yes.”

do I look

to see you.

looked too

with crimson eyes, perfect white teeth, and

saw it a smile curled on her

before she turned to the side to face me so that I couldn’t stop

grinning, wickedly.

and a crooked smile. You looked

that means sexy in my world. No wonder she-demons are throwing

at my

are you planning? Are you rebelling against your father?”

“Maybe.”

you want to be

as she crossed

across her chest.

just say Lucy needs me.”

a good brother. Why should I trust

go on to whatever your plans are blindly, or you have me on your side and I can give you whatever my father

in return, what

“Nothing. Yet.”

You’re all devious. Next thing

demons again. So no,

work alone unless

you want to get from this.”

breath as she

and I followed her

of the small

Maybe I just want a kiss.” There

said it.

turn around to face me. Her eyes widened before they squinted and I knew she was about

father’s throne. Help me, and I will help you – sky

limits.”

on her hips, as she looked at me as if I were losing my mind. “Well, getting your father’s throne. is deemed more doable than getting a kiss from me out of my

work harder then.” I winked at her, which made her throw her hands up

as you don’t force yourself on me or use demon powers to do whatever you want, then yes,

need a lot of convincing

agree.

force. No demon power. Just all me and my kissable lips.”

doing a deal

that we need to focus on?”

“Such us?”

extended a hand

too. I want Lucija out of the

demon world…”

you with that.” I took her hand,

reverse Adan’s

me or Adan.”

you can’t decide and do things without consulting me. We need

and do that.”

nodded her

to help me find my granddaughter?”

“Your what?”

you any more explanation. Your

I will help you find your granddaughter.”

it settled. I will help you take down Lucien. In exchange

we shook hands.

but my words were cut short when

smoke rose in

and engulfed them.

as a hiss escaped my throat. I had no plans of double-crossing her, but I totally

own witchy ways.