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

070 – A Friend or A Foe?

LUCY.

My body jolted awake, making my eyes snap open as my heart thudded loudly in my chest. I sat up from

lying down with

my hands clutching my sheets tightly as I

looked around.

I’m still in the underworld, and

something doesn’t feel right.

‘Lucius?’ He was my only connection in this place.

‘Damn it, Lucija! I’ve been trying to wake

you up for an hour now!’ He snapped at

me, and I knew it had something to do

with Adan.

‘Where is he? What’s going on?’

‘No time to explain! Kosior dungeon,

now!’

Oh, Goddess! Oh, Goddess!

I shoved the blanket off my body and grabbed my robe, wrapping it around me before I closed my eyes

and flicked my fingers, hoping against hope that I would end up at the right place.

In seconds, I found myself on the stairs.

that would lead me to Adan’s cell.

The smell of blood, sweat, and flesh being burned was swirling around me, making my jaw twitch. I

wanted to scream, but I composed myself. I needed to think and act logically, but I swore to the Goddess

that I would kill whoever was responsible if something happened to Adan.

I didn’t waste any more time as I ran toward his cell. The blood I was smelling wasn’t ordinary blood – it

was his blood, the same blood I was feasting on last

night, but mixed with something else, something so strong that it was making

ny stomach churn.

No. Please. I tried my best not to think horrifying things, but I couldn’t stop my houghts.

We should have felt something if they hurt him.’ Angel spoke in my head, and

she was right.

But then we were in the underworld, where everything could be changed with the flick of a finger. I had

no idea how powerful my father was, but I was errified – not for me, but for Adan.

I ran and walked until I reached the cells

where he was being held. My mouth dropped open as my legs buckled at the sight of him. I couldn’t stop

myself from falling onto my knees, but Lucius was quick to catch me, or my entire body would have

stumbled on the dingy floor.

“What happened?” My voice broke. I

didn’t care anymore that the prisoners.

around me would find out that Adan was

important to me.

Nothing matters now but Adan.

I steadied my feet and rushed toward him, dropping to my knees as I looked at his horrible condition.

He was unconscious, but he was

breathing and his heartbeat was normal. His body was in a coiled position with his back on me.

I could tell he’d been whipped because his back was totally broken. There were too many gashes and

cuts. Every part of him. was covered with blood, and I had no idea where to touch him because I was

sure

these hurt like hell.

But why didn’t I feel anything?

Tears were trickling down my face as rage surged within me. “Did Father do this?”

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“I had no idea. I just went to look for him and saw him whipping him. I was too late already, he just kept

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hitting him.”

“Why didn’t I feel anything?”

“I don’t know.”

“Did he scream? Did he ask him to stop?”

“No. Not even once. He was keeping the pain to himself.”

My chest heaved, but I was trying to

control my emotions.

Patrea. Did Lucien ask Patrea to do something so I wouldn’t feel his pain? But I didn’t want to believe

Patrea would

betray me like this. She knew Adan was someone important to me.

My gaze then fell on his wrists and

ankles. He was not chained. I tilted my head to look at Lucius. “Help me…”

“Let him rest…”

“No… He’s losing blood. He’s going to die.

I yelled at him while I tore a part of my robe and began wiping his face. My heart ached at the pained

expression on his face. My Adan.

“He’s not going to die. Father made sure of that.”

“But he’s not healing! I can heal him. My wolf can heal him.”

“It would take time. There’s

enchantment here. He can’t heal inside

the tower.”

“Yes! Exactly! That is why I need you to help me… Let’s take him out of here.”

“Are you crazy? I can’t do that.”

“Just outside the tower, we’re not going

to run away.”

“Lucija…”

I stood up abruptly and turned around, my hands clutching his forearms. “Please

… Just five minutes.”

“Lucija…”

“I love him, Lucius… Let me help him.” My body racked from my sobs as I clutched my heart. “I’m

begging you. Just this time, help me. Do you want me to kneel?”

“No! He’s not going to die! Trust me!”

“I can’t just sit here and watch him bleed! I can’t! I need to do something! I will do everything you want in

exchange for a

few minutes outside the tower.”

“No… I’ll be in deep trouble if you get

away.”

“You can trust me.” I wiped the tears

trickling down my cheeks with my hand.” I might be a demon, but you can trust me. Anything, Lucius, in

exchange for Adan.”

“This is going to be messy if we get caught. I’m sure Father will forgive you, but not me.”

“Please… I know I’m no use to you, I’m just me. But Lucius, you’re all I have here. I don’t have anyone

who can help me.”

“You can’t run away.”

“How will I run away if he’s unconscious? I just want my wolf to heal him.”

“I’m not sure it will help. He used

demon’s oil and wolfsbane.”

“I’m going to kill him,” I said in a low voice, but I could feel my eyes burning as

my hands coiled into fists.

“Relax. Shit! Fine, I’ll take you outside. Calm down your fire.” Lucius’ voice

softened as his hands gripped my arms. Lucija, look at me.”

I titled my head up and met his eyes. “You need to control your fire. He will know

you’re awake if you let out a fire, and then

I will not be able to take you outside.”

“I want to kill him.”

“Not now. We will talk again. Do what you

need to do with Stone first. Now breathe

easily.”

I nodded my head as I mumbled, “Thank

you.”

Lucius crouched beside Adan and

motioned with his hand for me to come

closer. His hand went to Adan’s wrist

while his other hand clutched mine.

Soon, we were sucked into limbo, and our

bodies dropped into the dusty ground.

“Ouch!” I yelped as my eyes widened

when I saw Adan’s body drop with a loud

thud. “Oh, Goddess!”

“It’s nothing. I’m sure he didn’t feel that, “Lucius said while dusting his pants. Now I need to leave you

here. Connect with me if you’re done. Five minutes.”

“Can you stay? What if someone comes?”

“Then you’re on your own. I have to deal with the rest of the prisoners to make sure they won’t talk. Now

hurry up!” And then he was gone.

I crawled to where Adan was. We were

exactly at the back of the tower, where big

bushes were covering us from the

walkway. No one could see us unless they

peered through the bushes.

‘Angel, how do you feel?’

‘Better. I can breathe better here.’

‘Do you think you can heal him?’

‘Let’s try. I can feel Beast too. He’s awake.

He’s trying to heal Adan.’

‘Oh, thank Goddess! Can you ask him what happened?’ I swallowed and licked my lips before I adjusted

Adan’s position, dipped my mouth into his back, and began licking his wounds.

He told me an Alpha could heal wounds and cuts, but fated mates could do it to each other as well. And I

was relying on that. I knew his wounds, especially the big ones, might not close in, but I had to

try or at least heal the ones that I could.

‘Lucy, wait!’

‘What’s wrong?’

‘Wolfsbane,’ Angel said as she

whimpered in my head.

‘Do you want me to stop? But we need to

save him…’

‘Don’t stop, but you need to spit out

whatever you can so I don’t ingest all of it.

‘All right,’ I nodded and resumed licking Adan. I could taste his blood and

whatever was mixed with it. Some were dried blood already but I was not repelled at all. All I wanted was

to save him from more pain when he woke up.

‘How is Beast?’

‘Weak. He tried to take all the pain while Father was whipping Adan, but he was too weak, so Adan took

most of it. But he’s trying to heal Adan now as much as he can.’

My eyes watered as I pulled away from Adan’s body and placed my hands over my face as I stifled my

sobs.

Even at his weakest, Beast tried to help him. He didn’t abandon him this time. Adan told me Beast had

never helped him when he was in pain for the longest time

now, but it seemed he had forgiven him already, and although I wished it didn’t have to be under this

circumstance, I was

glad they were finally back together as

one.

I wiped my tears and was about to lick

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Adan again when Lucius appeared out of

nowhere.

“Is the five minutes over already?” I

asked, my brows furrowing.

“No. But just Father left Kalmerus.”

“Again?”

He nodded his head. “He’s still looking

for the witch. He had her scent. He was

able to trace her room in Stone’s

packhouse and he got hold of her scent.”

“Oh, Goddess! Did he tell you if he hurt anyone from Stone’s territory?”

“No. He didn’t.”

I let out a sigh of relief before my gaze fell

back to Adan’s. “Can I take him to my room?”

“I’m not sure it’s a good idea.”

“I won’t tell him you helped me.”

“He will still find out.”

“I will tell him I forced you. I promise I’m not going to put you in a bad light. I don’t care what Father will

do with me

anymore, but he can’t hurt Adan again.”

“You need to control your anger.”

“Have you ever been in love?” I asked

him, ignoring his last statement although I tried to calm my nerves.

“Me?”

“Demons don’t do love, right?” I

chuckled sarcastically as I answered on his behalf.

“Who says that? I fall in love too often. I fall for every woman I fuck. But once I’m done with their pussies,

I move on and search for another one to love.” He raised

his hands and shrugged his shoulders as if this was the best explanation for this

topic.

“One day you will fall in love. And when you do, you’re going to do everything for the person you love.

Even if it’s painful, even if it will hurt you, just as long as

they end up okay.”

“Like what he did…”

“What do you mean?” I asked, my

forehead creasing.

“Forget about it.”

“What did he do?” I growled at him.

“Relax. Let’s get him to your room, and then we can talk again.” His hands

reached for my shoulders.

“Stop hiding things from me!” I snapped at him as my eyes dilated.

“Shit! Can you calm down? I’m not the enemy. I’m on your side, Lucy. I will explain but not here. Calm

down.”

closed my eyes and tried to breathe easily. Controlling my anger got easier when I have someone

reminding me to

calm down.

‘How’s Beast?’ I asked Angel.

‘He’s resting now. He feels better outside. Me too. Can we stay here instead?’

‘Adan can’t just lay here on the ground, but I will think of something. I want to clean his wounds, and

maybe I can ask Lucius to take us out again while Father is

out.

‘Okay. But do you trust him, Lucy?’

I don’t have a choice at the moment,

Angel.”

I know. But be careful with any

Information you give him, especially about the witch. If they find her, she can

die and so is Adan.’