Beneath Her Darkness: The Alpha's Little Demon by Cassandra M novel Chapter 70

BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha’s Little Demon Chapter 70

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 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