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.

cheeks. I

♡♡♡

ADAN STONE.

think it

moment we left the

Mystic Pack. We were

with my entourage of four cars

right and Lucien was watching

up with a scheme so

I had totally forgotten

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

displeasure was

tried her best to

way, Lucien wouldn’t think of anything while I was away from the territory and wouldn’t bother to check

me in this realm while I

he

was difficult enough

I had

to a female. And

flashbacks of my

would never believe

even for the

to do this?” Kingston asked,

you trying to

mind?”

I just want 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

wants to, and I trust

understand. Perhaps I’m

the night you

knowing

with no guarantee

sit right with

Lena were taken and

realm, what

do?”

the steering wheel, and even without answering,

knew his stand on

But for some reason, when I see her face. from his memory, my heart feels like it

it in my soul.”

hope you both make it out alive

return to us.”

You can’t get rid of

there’s some way we can

waiting.”

pack while I

is already a big thing, Kingston. I will not be able to concentrate on Lucy if I’m not confident you and Collin

me emotional, man.

bring Lucy home.”

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

like her because

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

she

so unsure

is the arrogant Adan I grew up with?” He chuckled as Lucius

doubt for

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

say anything back. Maybe he was right. Maybe they were all right. I just wanted my memory back

stop where Lucius and Patrea were standing, and as cars behind us led by Viktor,

of

car window as we came to a complete stop