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

Chapter 174

BRAVING THE DARKNESS: One Night With The Demon King

BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha’s Little Demon Book 2

Chapter 22 – Gathering My Thoughts

LUCIUS.

I was lost for words and just watched as she walked away from me. She didn’t even take the flowers with her.

I peered through the shelves and saw her return to the middle counter, where she began shuffling books and papers without saying anything.

The blonde girl began to ask questions, but she simply nodded her head without responding.

Was she mad?

I didn’t do anything. I didn’t f*uck Nyneve? I didn’t even spend time alone with her.

So what the f*uck was happening?

I cleared my throat and walked straight ahead to where she was, taking the flowers with me. The blonde girl smiled before she moved away from the counter and helped a teenager.

“Patrea…” I placed the roses in front of her, which she took without looking at me.

“Hmmm…”

“Say something?”

“Like what?”

“Anything. Are you mad?”

“I just need time to gather my thoughts.”

“Do you want me to leave?” My lips pursed into a thin line. If she asked me to leave, I would lose my cool.

She snapped her head up as her forehead creased. “And where are you headed?”

“I don’t know.”

“Don’t tell me you’re going to Kalmerus.” Her voice sounded hostile.

“I won’t go there if you don’t want me to. But it looks like you don’t want me here either.”

“Here,” she said as she handed me four books.

“What do I need to do with these?” I couldn’t help the smirk that tugged at my lips.

“Pick a table and a chair, sit there, and read those. I just want a moment of silence, but that doesn’t mean you need to leave and go back to Kalmerus.” “Oh.”

“Questions?” She asked, raising her eyebrows, and I just shook my head, my mouth pursing to suppress my smile this time.

I had many questions, but if she needed time to gather her thoughts, then I would give her the time she needed. I was sure it wouldn’t take an hour.

I picked up the books she gave me and sat somewhere I could see her.

at the books in my hands. One was a book of recipes for dessert, while the other

probably just picked up what was nearby. The other one was for decoding things on

Relationships and dating.

much as I wanted to concentrate on reading all the funny anecdotes about dating, Patrea’s

getting louder, and I was right — she was heading this way. I watched as my temperamental witch walked toward me and

long legs were my weakness. I wanted them around

her when she hurled a question at me as soon as

you like her?” She asked as she

talking about, but what the hell?

“Nyneve.”

“No.”

I

could hear or see Patrea’s expression because she looked as if

let you hear my thoughts when they’re about you.” I flashed her a smug smirk as I leaned back

topic.” She huffed and crossed her arms against her chest, and my gaze slid down

another female when all my thoughts

thoughts I will have if another she-demon comes and uses her allure on me. But I didn’t do

didn’t? Didn’t you spend time with her this morning?” She asked, her voice faltering as

I went here directly after that conversation.” “Don’t

lied to you. And I never sugar-coated my

about to turn around when I coiled my hand around her wrist, stopping her

“Are you still mad?”

I’m just gathering my thoughts.” “How long before you can gather all your thoughts?

you are free to go.” She tugged her arm gently away from my

should I

bottom lips, and her eyes were turning glassy. “Wherever you want to go. I can’t

said it in almost a whisper, and I was sure a tear was about to fall from

just

was sure I was not allowed to go to my own kingdom at the moment, or until I could figure out a way to read her actions or get

just sit and not do anything. Although my mind was in conversation with Dorion and

to go home.” She approached me, holding her coat and handbag in one arm while the other held the flowers

to the clock. It was not even two o’ clock in

were ending at three?”

Stefanie I needed to be

just leave these books here?” I had taken

on the

walked back to the main counter,

take that. Have

just nodded my head before I walked to where Patrea was, and we exited the library and the building without any of

can drive.” She laid her hand on the key, but I ignored her

I

is, but I

car crash won’t

in. I’ll drive.” I c*ocked my head to the side, urging her

from her hand, along with her bag, and placed them in

open the door for her or acknowledge my presence

mouth and tell me if she was

wall, arms crossed against my chest, looking at her as she

she was unpredictable at the moment, at least she was handling the

“What do you mean?”

too cold and refuse to speak with

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