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.

down my cheeks. I wanted to believe Adan would not

♡♡♡

ADAN STONE.

think

moment we left

Pack. We were heading

with my entourage of four cars following

right and Lucien was

up with a scheme so

think I had totally

Sheena, come and pretend to be someone close to me. That she was ecstatic to see me. They even had to tell my mother that Sheena was crushing on

displeasure was real,

her best

was away

this realm

only hope was that he

difficult enough

honest, I had never

to a female. And if Beast

flashbacks of my

would never believe I

even for

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

to

mind?”

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

to, and

understand. Perhaps I’m still

the night you

knowing it’ll

no guarantee

sit right

were taken and brought to

realm, what would

do?”

steering wheel, and even without

his

anything about 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 want her. I can

it in my soul.”

both make it out alive

return to us.”

get rid of

there’s some way we can help

waiting.”

of the pack while

Kingston. I will not be able to concentrate on Lucy if I’m not confident you and Collin

make me

bring Lucy home.”

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

because

and how you’ve been

think she likes

so

grew up with?” He

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

wouldn’t bind her life with yours. She could live

just wanted my memory back so I

were standing, and as cars behind us led by Viktor,

of the

came to a complete stop in front of the