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.

hold back to fall down my cheeks. I wanted to believe

♡♡♡

ADAN STONE.

think it worked?”

moment we left the border

Mystic Pack. We were heading off

with my entourage

so. If Lucius was right and Lucien was watching my every move

with a

I had totally forgotten

mother that Sheena was crushing on me and that we

displeasure

tried her best to be

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

for me in this realm

only hope was that he would

was difficult enough

had never shown

a female. And

flashbacks of my

I would never believe I had

for

sure you want to do this?” Kingston asked, snapping me

to make me change

mind?”

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

to, and

Perhaps I’m

to the night you

knowing

guarantee you’ll survive

doesn’t sit

Lena were taken and

realm, what

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 feels like

it in my soul.”

hope you both make it

return to us.”

You can’t get rid

there’s some way we can

waiting.”

the pack while

I will not 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

bring Lucy home.”

to know the real

like her because she’s Lucy. And

and how you’ve been whenever she’s

she likes

sounded so unsure

Adan I grew up with?” He chuckled

I never doubt for a second that she likes

she wouldn’t bind her life with yours. She could live for many centuries,

Maybe they were all right. I just wanted

as cars behind us led by Viktor, passed us and headed for the task

rest of

a complete stop in front of the