Beneath Her Darkness: The Alpha's Little Demon by Cassandra M novel Chapter 75

BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha’s Little Demon Chapter 75

075 – Trapped Souls

LUCY.

Tears trickled down my face as I tried to keep myself together. It was agonizing to see Adan chained and punished, but it was torture to hear his pleas. I hope one day he will forgive me for doing this to

him.

A loud crashing sound, like bricks exploding, erupted in the air as metals and chains clattered as they were dragged on the floor. And I knew Adan had broken free. My gaze darted to my father, who was left stunned in his place.

Adan was soon on my back, his chained arms coiling around my body as he

hugged me tightly.

My father hissed, his eyes blazing red, as

he stood up from his throne, but I was

faster. I let fire engulf my whole body, including Adan. I knew my father had the possibility of penetrating my fire, but I was thankful that Lucius held his arm to

block him from reaching us.

If anything, it caused Father to pause and just stare at me, his chest heaving as I continued to sob and let myself be lost in Adan’s touch while Patrea continued her

chant.

“Lucy… Stop her. We can win this

together.” Adan mumbled against my

skin, his mouth kissing the skin of my

neck.

I let the fire make a gurgling sound to keep the others outside from hearing our

conversation.

“I love you, Adan. I need you to trust me. I promise I will come back for you.”

“I don’t want you out of my head.”

075 Trapped Souls

“Adan…” I wanted to tell him it would just be temporary until I got my act together, but I felt something digging into my neck. “Adan…”

A soft gasp left my throat, but I stopped. myself from creating more noise as his fangs sunk deeper, piercing my soft spot.

He was marking me.

I had no idea how he was able to let his fangs out, but it might have something to do with why his aura became strong.

My hands flew to his forearms, which were still gripping my body tightly as I held on to him for support because my knees were buckling but my mate wasn’t stopping.

It was painful and exhilarating. Despite the situation we were in, I couldn’t help but revel in the way his teeth were digging into my skin. I was so lost at the

moment when, all of a sudden, Adan’s hold on me loosened as his body dropped to the ground just beside my feet. With my fire still enveloping us, I cleaned the blood from my neck and covered his mark with my hair before wiping the blood off his lips. His fangs retracted as his chest. rose and fell as if he were just sleeping.

I lowered the flame that was embracing us until it completely extinguished. Lucien immediately rushed forward to

check on me.

“What have you done?” He hissed, his jaw tightening as he threw me a furious

look.

“I just protected him from your wrath. He just wanted to hug me.” I told him in a cold voice, with my eyes blazing red before I turned my full attention to Patrea. “Were you able to do it?”

She nodded her head.

“I will send Stone back to his territory.” My father spoke, but before he could do anything, I spun my body around and

held his wrist.

“Not too fast. I want Patrea out of here

too!”

“What?” Both my father and Lucius. exclaimed at the same time.

Father hissed at Lucius before he turned

his attention to me. “And why would I do

that?”

“Let her go, void the contract, and set her body free.”

“I’m not stupid.”

“Yes, you are not.” I scoffed at him before my eyes squinted and a dagger flew past him, stopping in front of my chest. “I’m ready to die, Lucien.”

“I’m not a fool, Lucija! If you want to die!

You could have let me kill Stone!”

“I have nothing to lose now, Father! My mate will never remember me anymore. Maybe it’s best if we just kill ourselves. Maybe in the afterlife, we can be together. I have nothing anymore.” I let the flying dagger pierce my skin, and although I was wearing black, blood could be seen soaking into my dress.

“No! Lucija!” Father roared, and the hall grounds shook.

I let the tears fall from my eyes before I darted my gaze at Adan’s. He was unconscious, but blood appeared on his

chest.

“A little more push, father, and you will lose me.”

“A dagger will not kill you!”

“I can try, rip my heart to pieces if I need

to ”

“Ask me something else! Not Patrea!”

“Your choice. Patrea or me…”

“Lucija… You don’t need to do this. You’re bleeding!” Patrea exclaimed as her face

paled.

“You don’t belong here, Patrea. He had no right to trap a soul as beautiful as yours.” Patrea and I kept staring at each other, both our eyes were pooling with tears.

“Fine! I will send her back to the human realm!” Lucien exclaimed in exasperation.

The dagger moved back an inch as I let out a sigh. “The contract, Father. The one you sign with your blood. I want it destroyed!”

“Lucija!” Father hissed as his horns protruded from his head, and I knew he was letting his demon aura out, but I wasn’t backing down.

The dagger moved forward again, but just enough to touch my skin. Soon enough, an old-looking document appeared in the air and was floating in between us.

“Is this the contract, Patrea?”

“Yes…”

“Destroy it. Let Patrea go free…”

“You will pay for this, Lucija.”

“I’m already paying more than I deserve. Destroy it…”

Lucien’s eyes glowed red as he turned his attention to Patrea, but he wasn’t doing anything to the contract – it stayed floating in the air.

I raised my hand and summoned fire before extending it directly under the contract. Soon, my fire engulfed it slowly, burning the paper as a rumble formed on my father’s chest.

and

In a few seconds, the paper was gone, Patrea’s body jolted as if somebody had shaken her before she began gasping for

air.

I let the dagger hanging in the air dropped on the floor while my heart thudded loudly. I began to panic, terrified that Patrea was about to collapse, but she raised her hand as if stopping me from doing anything while she tried to steady her breathing.

“I’m okay. I’m ready to leave this realm.” Tears trickled down her face as she stared

at me.

We didn’t say a word, but we had an understanding-a reminder of what transpired in her cottage.

We did it. Now if we could only continue

and succeed with our plans.

‘You can’t stay away from me, Patrea! I

will look for you again!” Lucien warned

her.