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

walked toward

beside her, unfortunately,

the

just her on the worthless piece

glass.

watching his territory, and if he sees you there.

not scared of your

last this long just to

from the underworld.”

is that they never take back their

me? I wondered

sees mny demon

loophole on

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

you suggest? Just

this couple to be destroyed

No, thank you.

like you. I want to help them.” She

at me through the mirror.

You’re hurting my demon ego.”

raised a hand

from saying more. “Wait! You can

the

“Yes.”

do I look like?”

looked exactly how you wanted me to see you. And I bet you know

looked too fucking

white

then I saw it a

the side to face me so that I

grinning, wickedly.

teeth and a crooked smile. You looked like Krampus to me.

world. No wonder she-demons are throwing

my

what are you

“Maybe.”

want to be on Lucy’s

scoffed as she crossed her

across her chest.

Lucy

you’re being a good brother. Why should I trust

blindly, or you have me on your side and I can give you

return, what do you want?”

“Nothing. Yet.”

Next thing I

to the demons

work alone unless

what you want to get from this.”

in one breath as she walked out

I followed her into the

of the small room.

just want a

said it.

tracks and turn around to face me. Her eyes widened before they squinted and I

Help me, and I will help you – sky

limits.”

losing my

had to work harder then.” I winked at her, which made her throw her hands up in the air, looking

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

expecting that. I thought I would need a lot of

agree.

Just all

we really doing a deal over

there are bigger matters that

“Such us?”

eyebrows raised as she extended a hand for a

help too. I want

demon world…”

I took her hand, grasping

be able to reverse Adan’s memory

me or Adan.”

but you can’t decide and do things without consulting me. We need to plan it

and do that.”

fair.” She nodded her head

want you to help me

“Your what?”

owe you any more explanation.

will help you

exchange for helping me with those.” She gripped my hand tighter, and

we shook hands.

Deal…” I smiled at her, but my

in between our

hands and engulfed them.

as a hiss escaped my throat. I had no plans of double-crossing her, but I totally forgot she was a fucking witch and could

own witchy