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

084 – One Mate

LUCY.

“And what’s the problem with that?” Father asked as if he was just asking why

I wasn’t eating my vegetables.

“I am doing whatever you want me to do, but being mated to Guillermo is going too far. So no, I am not doing that.”

I only had one mate. There was no way I would let another man touch me.

“You can choose between Guillermo and Lucius. But Lucius is still weak. You and Guillermo will make a strong ruler of

Kalmerus.”

“I don’t need a man to stand beside me. I can rule this kingdom without Guillermo or anyone.” I answered bravely as I adjusted my hair, making sure the mark Adan gave me was not visible. I had tried

o cover it up with some simple demon nagic, but I couldn’t perfect it. I had to isk Lucius how he hid Adan’s mark – if only he would show himself to me.

“You don’t even know many things in

this realm, and having Guillermo around would help you.”

“But you’re still here. You can teach me. Stop pushing Guillermo or I will just cut myself off and end all of this.”

“End all of this? For what reason?

Because you’re still holding on to the idea that Stone will wait for you? He doesn’t even remember you.”

“I don’t want to talk about him.”

“But I do…” He gave out a devilish smirk before a hologram appeared in front of us, and my heart began thudding loudly at the sight of Adan.

I wanted to run and hug him, but I knew

his was just an image. Still, I was glad I was able to catch a glimpse of him. I was still trying to calm the erratic beating of my heart when a female suddenly came into view, and she immediately ran

toward him. Adan’s face lit up as he

opened his arms and caught her, hugging her tightly.

I felt my whole world collapse. Who was that female? Was I replaced that fast? But what should I expect when I remove his memory of me?

“That was earlier. I saved it, especially for you. He has moved on. I think it’s time for you to do the same.”

I didn’t reply, as my full attention was on the image of Adan, who was still hugging the female as if he didn’t want to let her

Soon, Aunt Helena came into view, and the frown on her face couldn’t be

denied as she looked at Adan and the

female.

Could it be she was not in favor of her

because she knew I was Adan’s mate? But

Adan probably didn’t care because he

doesn’t remember me at all.

My heart shattered, and my knees

buckled. I knew if I remained there, I

would be collapsing, so I took the coward’s way out and turned my back on the hologram and my father without saying anything.

walked away while I could, allowing the tears I was trying to hold back to fall down my cheeks. I wanted to believe Adan would not betray me, but without a memory

♡♡♡

ADAN STONE.

you think it

moment we left

Pack. We

Lucius, with my entourage of

Lucius was right and Lucien was watching

up with a scheme

had totally

me. That she was ecstatic to see me. They even had to tell my mother that Sheena was crushing on me and that we were dating before I met Lucy so my mother couldn’t help

of displeasure

best

Lucien wouldn’t think of anything while I was away from the territory

in this realm while I

My only hope was that he would not

difficult enough to act because,

I had never

to a female. And if

flashbacks

never believe

for

this?” Kingston asked, snapping

you trying to make me change

mind?”

to make sure your heart is into this. We couldn’t really talk about this in the packhouse,

wants to, and I trust

understand. Perhaps I’m still

to the night you

and knowing

no guarantee

one doesn’t sit right with

taken and

what

do?”

tightened on the steering wheel, and even without answering,

knew his

I see her face. from his memory, my heart feels like it will

it in my soul.”

both make it out

return to us.”

can’t get rid of

hoping there’s some way we can help you instead of

waiting.”

care of the pack

not confident you and Collin can

me emotional, man.

bring Lucy home.”

just assumed that you do. But I want to know the

like her because she’s

because of what she is to you and how you’ve

think she

sounded so unsure of

arrogant Adan I grew up

for a second that she

with yours. She could live for many centuries, and yet she chose

wanted my memory back so I could get to

behind us led by Viktor, passed us and headed

of

a complete stop in front of the demon and the witch. “Hop in,” I