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.

fall down my cheeks. I wanted to believe Adan would

♡♡♡

ADAN STONE.

you think it

the moment we left the

We

Lucius, with my entourage of four cars following

If Lucius was right and Lucien was watching my

up with

had totally forgotten

They even had to tell my mother that Sheena

displeasure

best

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

for me in this realm while

that he would not tell Lucy

enough to act because,

had never

female. And if

any flashbacks of my

never

even for

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

trying to make

mind?”

We couldn’t really talk about this in the packhouse, so I want to

wants to, and

understand. Perhaps

to the night you

knowing it’ll

guarantee you’ll survive

sit right

were taken and brought to

realm, what

do?”

tightened on the steering wheel, and even

knew his

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

it in my soul.”

make it out

return to us.”

can’t get rid of me

there’s some way we can help

waiting.”

the pack while I try

if I’m not confident you and Collin can do your part while I’m away. I’m grateful I didn’t have to do

make me

bring Lucy home.”

know the real thing. Do you

her because

to you and how you’ve been whenever she’s around. She’s

she

sounded so

Adan I grew up with?” He chuckled as Lucius

doubt for a second that she likes you. Maybe

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

right. I just wanted my memory back so I could get

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

of

as we came to a complete stop in front of the demon and the witch. “Hop in,”