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.

I was trying to hold back to fall down my cheeks. I wanted to

♡♡♡

ADAN STONE.

think it

the moment we left the border

Pack. We were heading off

Lucius, with my entourage of

right and Lucien was watching my every move 24/7,

up with a scheme so

had

even had to tell my mother that Sheena was crushing on me and that we were dating

of displeasure

tried her best to be

anything while I was

this realm while

hope was that he would not tell Lucy

enough

honest, I had

a female. And

me any flashbacks of my

I would never believe

even for the

to do this?” Kingston

trying to

mind?”

to make sure your heart is into this. We couldn’t really talk about this in the packhouse, so I want to talk to you before we meet

and I trust

understand. Perhaps

the night you

and knowing

with no guarantee you’ll survive

one doesn’t sit right with

Lena were taken and brought to

what would

do?”

the steering wheel,

his stand

Beast shows me. But for some reason, when I see her face. from his memory, my heart feels like it will burst out. I

it in my soul.”

you both make

return to us.”

can’t get rid

can help you instead of

waiting.”

pack while

to concentrate on Lucy if I’m not confident you and

make me emotional,

bring Lucy home.”

asked you or Collin, I just assumed that you do. But I want to know the real

because she’s Lucy.

more because of what she is to you and

think she

sounded so

Adan I grew up with?” He

“But yes, I never doubt for a second that she likes you. Maybe

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

were all right. I just wanted my memory back so

slowed down to stop where Lucius and Patrea were standing, and as cars behind us led by Viktor, passed us and headed for the task I assigned him

of

the car window as we came to a complete stop