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

walked toward the bathroom

her, unfortunately,

in the

on the worthless piece

glass.

Father is watching his territory, and if he sees you there. He

not scared of your

scared for your life. You didn’t last this long

from the underworld.”

father exhibits that, is that they never take back their words. He promised Lucy he would never touch me or Alpha Stone.” She answered, her eyes looking at

actually see me?

mny

on that.

touch you unless you cross him. Getting into Stone’s territory

what do you suggest? Just back off

to be destroyed

lord? No, thank you.

I want to help

me through

hurting my demon ego.” I

I raised a hand

“Wait! You can

in the

“Yes.”

do I

me to see you. And I bet

I looked too fucking

crimson eyes, perfect white teeth,

a

turned to the side to face me

grinning, wickedly.

a crooked smile. You looked like

in my world. No wonder she-demons

my feet.”

to distract me. Tell me, what are

“Maybe.”

to be on Lucy’s good

as she crossed her arms

across her chest.

say Lucy needs

you’re being a good brother.

one to trust besides bad, old Lucius. It’s either you go on to whatever your plans are blindly, or you have me on your side and I can give you

what do

“Nothing. Yet.”

this. You’re all devious. Next

to the demons again. So

alone

to get from this.” She

breath as she walked out of

and I followed her into

of the small

want a kiss.”

said it.

made her stop in her tracks and turn around to face me. Her eyes widened before they squinted and I knew she was

will help

limits.”

hands 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

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

me or use demon powers to do whatever you want, then yes, we can work

would need a lot of convincing to

agree.

power. Just all me

really doing a

are bigger matters that

“Such us?”

as she extended a hand for

want Lucija out of the

demon world…”

I took her

to be able to reverse Adan’s

me or Adan.”

consulting me. We need

and do that.”

fair.” She nodded

I want you to help me find my

“Your what?”

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

I will help you find your

exchange for helping me with those.” She gripped my

we shook hands.

her, but my words were

rose in between

hands and engulfed them.

her, but I totally forgot

own witchy ways.