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.”

fire out and got back

I walked toward the

her,

see myself in the mirror.

see just her on the worthless piece

glass.

territory, and if he sees you

of your

life. You didn’t last this long just to end up dead after one day

from the underworld.”

take back their words. He promised Lucy

actually see me? I wondered

mny demon

the loophole on that. He

him. Getting into Stone’s territory and telling him about Lucy

do you suggest? Just

leave this couple to

thank you. I’m not a

want to help

me through

my demon ego.”

raised a

from saying more. “Wait! You can

in the mirror?”

“Yes.”

I look

looked exactly how you wanted me to see

too fucking sexy, dashing

crimson eyes, perfect white

saw it a

the side to face me so that I couldn’t

grinning, wickedly.

smile. You looked like Krampus to

world. No wonder

at my feet.”

distract me. Tell me, what are you planning? Are you

“Maybe.”

you want to be on Lucy’s good

as she crossed her

across her chest.

say Lucy needs

you’re being a good brother. Why

go on to whatever your plans are blindly, or you have me on

return, what

“Nothing. Yet.”

devious. Next thing I

the demons again. So

rather work alone

to

one breath as

I followed her into the

the small room.

Maybe I just want

said it.

her tracks and turn around to face me. Her eyes widened before they squinted and I knew she was about to throw tirades so I

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

limits.”

at me as if I were losing my mind. “Well, getting your father’s throne.

her, which made her throw her

powers to do whatever you

need a lot of

agree.

power. Just all me and my kissable lips.”

doing a deal over a

matters that we need to focus

“Such us?”

raised as she extended a hand for a handshake.

help too. I want

demon world…”

I took her

for me to be able to reverse

me or Adan.”

decide and do things without consulting

and do that.”

She nodded her head

you to help me find my

“Your what?”

granddaughter. I don’t owe you any more explanation.

help you

Lucien. In exchange for helping me with those.” She gripped

we shook hands.

her, but my words were

rose in between

and engulfed them.

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

own witchy ways.