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

101 – Change of Plans

NIGHT BEFORE THE CLEANSING.

ADAN STONE.

Hades’ words kept repeating in my head. I wasn’t sure if I had made the right decision. He was asking for too much, but then I knew I would give everything just to have a guarantee of a life with Lucy.

Lucius asked me what Hades’ condition was, but I refused to let him know. It was enough. that he knew I could enter and leave the demon realm any time I wanted and could take Lucy out with me. Hades also gave me two shots to revive someone, including

myself in the case of death. I was asking for three, but he said life should not be played with, so I had to be content with the two he had given me and hope it would be enough for me or Lucy.

This was getting real already. A month ago, my only concern was my fucking dick, which couldn’t seem to awaken despite females. lining up for it.

Who would have thought my life would take a fucking turn and throw me a fate that I had never even imagined possible? But I knew despite all of this, I would never regret buying Lucy at the Omega Feast, and when I told her I was on Team Lucy, I meant it. I will be on her team until the end of time.

I brushed my hands against my face as I waited for everyone else to arrive. I was already at the Silver Crest Pack in the clearing where Althea needed to do her spell to begin our journey. She would be assisted by Patrea, but she needed to keep the spell going as long as needed on her own. 1

Sheena, Collin’s younger sister, was with us, but she was unconscious in the back seat of my car. Collin slipped a sleeping potion in her drinks since we didn’t want her to know the real deal until we could resolve everything. But we needed her presence here.

“They’re here,” Colin’s words snapped me out of my thoughts. I nodded at him and stepped out of the car to meet the rest of them.

Blade, Althea, Patrea, and Lucius all came together, and we walked to the area where Althea had to perform her spells.

“Did you have her?” Althea asked as everyone came to a halt.

“Yes, she’s in the backseat of my car,” I answered.

“Where is Laira?” Her eyes were looking behind me and Collin and toward my 424 car.

“Change of plan. Did Lucius not explain to you?”

“I didn’t have time. I got delayed in the underworld. I just arrived as well.”

“What do you mean by change of plan?” Patrea asked, her brows furrowing.

“Laira and Collin will remain Laira and

Collin. We don’t want to risk Lucien discovering Collin is nowhere to be found.

He needs to see him. So instead of Collin and Laira, taking my and Sheena’s form, we think it’s best if it’s Althea and Blade pretending to be us. It will also avoid suspicions from my family if they feel a different aura from Collin. Blade still has an

be safer to use

we agree…” Althea blurted

Althea. If you’re the

form, then you don’t need to hide anywhere in the packhouse or Stone’s territory to

be comfortable around

we’re not intimate!”

need to unless you want to,” I

do if we pretend as you and Sheena or whomever that

Althea will go home to my packhouse as

you. The sheets are fresh, and I usually don’t let any females in my room – only Lucy stepped foot in there but I’m making an exception tonight. So feel free to use our room as you please as long as you moan my name

and Blade looked stunned, but

morning, eat breakfast together, and then Blade will need to perform my task. Colin and Kingston will be there to assist you. Remember, you have no idea who Lucy is other than the fact that

you will be greeted by my family in different ways. My grandmother will still be warm and will still hug both of you, but my mom will give you a cold shoulder for sure. You just need to shrug it off and continue to pretend you’re smitten by Sheena.” I explained in

know if my father will keep watching you during the cleansing, so your can’t stop pretending until we come back

didn’t agree to this,” Althea repeated in a

granddaughter before shifting her gaze to Blade. “But I’m sure if you tell Blade what he can

don’t know how to

be concerned about. I’m sure Lucien has no idea who

me or Stone,” I said, pointing to Blade. “…occupied, he will leave

play Stone,” Blade answered as his gaze shifted to Althea. “Does it mean I have to

do her own thing, but I suggest she stay near

think Stone’s mind is

Lucija’s cleansing.”

work for me.

mess again after this.” Blade stated

this, everything will be peaceful. I wish I could, man.”

the demon world will never bother you and Althea again unless it is for something pleasant.

“I’m not going to force you, Althea. If you’re not comfortable playing Sheena alongside Blade, I have no other option but to have Sheena do the part as herself. It means she will be closer to Blade, and we have to hide you somewhere in the packhouse so you

her composure back and tilt her head up to meet my eyes. “I can play Sheena. Let’s not include her in this mess. It will be easier for me

threw Lucius an ‘I told you so’ look. I knew using another female to be around Blade would work, but. the demon didn’t believe it. He obviously

Lucius flashed a devilish grin and placed

it was too late to back down now. If we delay everything, Lucy might be thrown to

asked, my eyes shifting between Althea and Blade.

Althea is ready,”

need you both around the

where her runes were.