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 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 of me, I

♡♡♡

ADAN STONE.

you think

we

We

my entourage of four

and Lucien was watching my every move

up with a scheme

I had

mother that Sheena was crushing on me and that we were dating before I met Lucy

displeasure

tried her best to be

Lucien wouldn’t think of anything while I was away

this realm while I

that he would

was difficult enough

I had

to a female.

flashbacks of my days

would never believe I had

for the

do this?” Kingston asked, snapping me out

trying to make

mind?”

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

understand. Perhaps I’m still

to the

and knowing it’ll

no guarantee you’ll

one doesn’t sit right with

taken and brought

realm, what would

do?”

tightened on the steering wheel, and even without

knew his

that Beast shows me. But for some reason, when I see her face. from his memory, my heart

it in my soul.”

you both make

return to us.”

You can’t get rid of me

there’s some way we can help you instead

waiting.”

care of the pack

be able to concentrate on Lucy if I’m not confident you and Collin can do your part while I’m away. I’m grateful

me emotional, man.

bring Lucy home.”

do. But I want to know the real thing. Do you like Lucy because I like her, or do you like

like her because

you and how you’ve been whenever

she likes

sounded so

grew up

I never doubt for a second

much, otherwise, she wouldn’t bind her life with yours. She could live for many centuries, and yet she chose to cut her lifespan for

was right. Maybe they were all right. I just wanted my memory back so I could get to know the female my wolf was longing

as cars behind us

of

to a complete stop in front of the