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 on my

toward the bathroom

beside her, unfortunately, I

in the

see just her on the worthless piece

glass.

he sees you there. He will just cut you dead.”

of your

You didn’t last this long just to end up dead

from the underworld.”

about demons, and your 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 the mirror as if she could see

she actually see me?

mny demon form.

on that. He

you unless you cross him. Getting into Stone’s territory and telling him

you suggest? Just back off

this couple to

evil lord? No, thank you.

I want to help

through the mirror.

You’re hurting my demon ego.”

a hand

more. “Wait!

the

“Yes.”

do I look like?”

wanted me to see you. And I bet you know

looked too fucking sexy, dashing

perfect white teeth, and

a smile

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

grinning, wickedly.

smile.

means sexy in my world. No wonder

at my feet.”

to distract me. Tell me, what are you planning? Are you rebelling against your

“Maybe.”

want to be on Lucy’s

scoffed as she crossed

across her chest.

just say Lucy needs me.”

you’re being a good brother. Why should I

It’s either you go on to whatever your plans are blindly, or you have me on your side and I can give you whatever

in return, what do

“Nothing. Yet.”

this. You’re all devious. Next thing

soul to the demons again. So no,

rather work alone

to get from

as

followed her into the

of the

just want a kiss.” There

said it.

me. Her eyes widened before they squinted and I knew she was about to throw tirades so

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

limits.”

breath before she swallowed hard, 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

made her throw her

demon powers to do whatever you want,

wasn’t expecting that. I thought I would need a lot of convincing

agree.

force. No demon power. Just

doing a deal over a

bigger matters that

“Such us?”

she extended

want Lucija out of

demon world…”

I will help you with that.” I took her hand, grasping it

me to be able to reverse Adan’s memory loss

me or Adan.”

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

and do that.”

nodded her head

you to help

“Your what?”

I don’t owe you any more explanation. Your

I will help you find your granddaughter.”

help you take down Lucien. In exchange for helping me with those.” She gripped my hand tighter, and

we shook hands.

but my words were cut short

in between our

and

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

witchy