BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha's Little Demon by Cassandra M

085 – Silver Crest Pack

ADAN STONE.

“Alpha Fabius, I’m glad to see you again. “I greeted the Alpha of the Silver Crest the moment I stepped out of the car in front of his packhouse.

He took and shook my hand as he responded. “Pleasure is mine, Alpha

Stone. I thought Blade would come with you.”

“Is he not here?” I asked, my brows furrowing.

“No. It’s been over a year since the last time he showed up here. So when I heard he was in your territory weeks ago, I was hoping he would come and check on me.”

“I have no idea where he is at the moment.” It was the truth. The trackers I sent to contact Althea reached Collin with

the news that Althea was at the Fortuna Coven but Blade was not.

“Typical Blade. I would be the last one on his priority list.” He let out a sigh before he flashed a smile, something that didn’t reach his eyes. “Anyway, enough about my brother. My Beta will show you the area you can use. It’s in the middle of the forest, away from the residential area, and usually not visited by my people. So it’s secured for whatever you are planning.’

“Sounds good.”

“The house is just a small cottage, but it’s fully equipped. I’m sure it’ll be

comfortable and cozy despite the size.”

“I can also sleep in the forest, so I’m not worried about that. But thank you for providing a place to stay as well.”

“Well, good thing I did. You have a female

companion. I’m sure she would

appreciate a roof over her head. Is she the witch?”

I saw the way Fabius’ eyes sparkled as he

looked at Patrea, who smiled warmly at him.

“Yes, she is. “My name is Luca,” Lucius said as he extended his hand.”I’m Clarissa’s boyfriend.”

I almost choked at his words. We had discussed the names that they would be using, but we definitely didn’t discuss that last part.

“Besides, she’s too old to be your mom.” He added, which made Patrea’s eyes widen before she glared at Lucius. 2

I watched in amusement as Lucius shook Fabius’ hand, waiting for him to do anything to the young guy, but thankfully he didn’t, although Fabius’ shoulders

slumped at his words.

the fuck was that?’ I sent Lucius’ a

I just assumed it was because he needed her for his plan, but it seems I was wrong. There was more to the story

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PATREA.

wanted to use my powers to stop Lucius from telling lies to the Alpha of the Silver Crest, but I had been reserving my energy for the

all the pleasantries,

middle

a small cottage was located.

I

room.

this place be good enough for

Stone inquired when Alpha Fabius’ Beta had left

a quiet place. But are you sure no

told me. Will it be a problem if

are being summoned if they are in close proximity. I just don’t want to draw any attention to myself at the moment and be accused

make

“What do you mean?”

in human years. As Lucius said, I was

mother.”

hallucinating when you said Althea, the other witch, is your granddaughter? She really is

my head before my eyes darted to Lucius, who was leaning his back against

for my memory to come back because I have so many questions, but maybe I already know the answer, and just

idea. Because I was hoping I could rest for a while before we do the

you want to

at midnight.

so I just need a moment to gather my

spell is way harder than casting

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way

is my ability to reverse it. I need spirits and energy to help me remain conscious while I reverse it. So I wanted

I’ll see you then at midnight. But just to remind you, Fabius will send someone to bring us something to eat, so just come

Thank you.” I excused myself and turned

halfway up the second floor of the cottage when

behind me.

reached for the doorknob but decided not

could see Lucius.

the door, and his face was hovering over mine. He was too near, invading my private space,

to say something. Make things

to tell him to move away and give me space, but his words piqued my curiosity so much that the only response I was