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

055 – Two Ceremonies

LUCY.

I walked down the stairs straight to Adan’s office. I overslept again, but I was hoping I

didn’t miss breakfast yet.

I was about to knock, but the door opened to

his office, and behind it was my handsome

Alpha, who was already smiling at me, making my panties drop and my morning brighter.

“Good morning, Alpha Stone,” I greeted him, smiling widely as I swayed my body until I got hold of

myself.

“Good morning, Luna Lucy,” he greeted back, making my jaw drop open before I

tilted my head around to see if anybody was around us.

“Don’t say that, someone might hear.” I felt my cheeks burning.

He chuckled before he brushed his knuckles against my cheek. “I thought you had accepted me

already?”

My hand clasped over his on my cheek as I scooted my body closer to him. “I do, but

I’m not sure if your people will accept an Omega as a Luna.”

“She can be a demon too, and I will still want her as my Luna, and I’m sure my people will stand by my

decision.”

I smiled at him before snaking my arms around his neck. For some reason, I always wanted to cling to

him.

“And don’t forget that some of them have been calling you Luna since the moment they saw Beast

protecting you. And that he was calm around you.”

“They don’t have a choice, right? If Beast

chooses me, they can’t object to him or he’ll

eat them.” I stifled a giggle as Adan’s arms

wrapped around my body.

“I’m glad you’re around. He’s been more civil with me lately.”

“He talks to you now?”

“From time to time. Usually, it’s about you…

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“Beast likes me.”

“I like you more…” He sounded like a boy who lost a game.

“Are you jealous of your own wolf?”

“I am. You mentioned they can’t object to you being the Luna because Beast would lash out at them. But

you never said anything about them being scared of me if they object

to my decision to have you as a Luna. I guess I’m too weak in your eyes.” His voice

sounded hurt, and I had no idea how to

answer that. He was really competing with

his wolf.

But him, weak? He must be crazy.

“Oh, Adan… You can’t be… Oh, Goddess, how would I explain this?” I was still making up words on how

to make him feel better, but the crazy Alpha began laughing as he guided my body toward the corridor

and we began walking toward the dining room.

“I’m not offended. I’m more than happy

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that Beast likes you.”

“Oh, good. Because I like you both.”

“We just have to have the shield around the

territory, then we can announce our engagement, and then we can plan the Luna ceremony?”

“That fast?”

“Yup. I want to chain you around my neck.”

“But if words spread out, maybe they will reach my father,” I told him, ignoring his jokes.

“Look, Lucy.” He stopped walking and

turned my body to face him, his hands

holding my shoulders. “We can’t always hide in the shadows. That is not living. We

will live our lives, and we will prepare for the

day he will visit us. Now if you change your mind, I’m all up to visiting him as well.”

“You’re crazy if you think I will allow you to go to the underworld.”

“You’re of age, Lucy. You have the right to choose the life you want.”

“My father is not ordinary.”

“But we can’t hide from him forever. But on

a lighter note, I spoke with Althea this morning, and she told me she knows what to do with your

necklace so she can separate all

the energies that suppress all power and energy within you. Maybe it can help with your wolf, and maybe

if your wolf is out, he will not want to change you into a full demon anymore.”

I hope so. But I had no idea what plans he

had for me.

“Where is Althea?” I asked as we walked again. This time he was holding my hand, and I couldn’t help

but feel giddy. Having

Adan close to me felt relaxing.

“She’s with the Gamma and Blade. They are rounding up the border so she can see the whole perimeter.

She needs to know what area to include on the shield.”

“Whole territory? So they left early?”

“Yes. Five in the morning.”

“Wow! I was probably still snoring by then. Where will she do her spell?”

“There’s an old building, it’s the old

packhouse, and she said she feels more at ease there, and it’s away from the crowd, so

it’s best to do that there.”

My heart was thudding loudly, and I was hoping Althea would agree to the other one I requested of her.

“Laira was making sure her things and the

ingredients she had requested were already there.” Adan continued as he pulled a chair for me at the

dining table. No one was around, and it looked like we were the only two eating breakfast.

I sat and followed his movement until he

was seated in his chair. “So everyone woke up early and did their job while I snored and purred in bed?

How useless am I?”

Adan stopped putting food on my plate as he

chuckled before throwing a wink at me. “You did a great job last night, so you’re excused from toiling

hard today.”

“Oh, I’m sure pleasing the Alpha is not the only job for a Luna. So you need to give me something else to

do too, Alpha Stone.”

“Don’t rush. You’ll have so much on your plate once you’re officially the Luna of this pack. But first, let the

witch secure the territory, and then we can discuss what other things you can do.”

“Uhmmm… Will I get a salary once I become a Luna? You know, to buy personal things.

And then I think I have to buy you

something for your birthday or for our

anniversary…”

“You’ll get my wallet and my bank account. I can give it to you later if you want. But I’ll get one for you as

well.

“I don’t need much…”

“I’m sorry. I was so busy I didn’t even think you needed something. You should have

asked me.”

“I really don’t need anything. Just hair

coloring…”

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“We need to talk about that. You don’t need

to hide your hair. Let it show.”

“It’s a bit bright for a red.”

“And?” He asked, his brow hiking up.

I bit my bottom lip, although I enjoyed being

the center of attention, I really didn’t want anyone’s attention at the moment.

“How about letting your hair grow red? And once I see all of it, you can color it again.”

“Why are you so nice to me?”

“I’ve been asking myself that too.” He

chuckled before he pushed my plate closer to me. “Eat…”

Adan and I were already eating when footsteps were heard from the entrance, and soon, Althea passed

by the entryway but came back and went to the dining room when she saw us.

“Good thing you both are here. We will do the ceremony tonight. I will do it when the moon is at its peak,

so I need you both there.

“I want my Gamma within the vicinity while you do the ceremony, and a few warriors,” Adan added right

away.

“I know you don’t trust me, Alpha Stone. But bring anybody you want, I don’t care, but I will do two

ceremonies tonight. For the

first one, we can have as many people as you

want.” Her eyes shifted from Adan to me

before she continued. “But for the second

ceremony, it should just be you and Lucy. The rest should be at least 100 meters away.”

I tried to act normal, although my heart was

beginning to race. Was the second ceremony the one I personally requested from her?

Adan’s forehead creased as he pushed his

chair backward and rested his hand on the

table. “I don’t understand why it’s just me and Lucy.”

“First, we are protecting your territory. Second, we’re protecting it from Lucy’s

species. Now if you’re not okay with that, then I’m afraid we can’t complete the ceremony.”

“I was just asking. You’re not planning on

double-crossing me, Althea?”

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“I’m doing this for Lucy. So no, I will not double cross Lucy.” She answered smartly.

I tried to push a sausage inside my mouth and chewed just a little before swallowing it whole. My throat

felt so dry.

I suddenly had cold feet. No, I knew I wanted to protect Adan at all costs, even if that meant binding him

to me, but I was afraid of

his reaction if he realized I did this.

“Where is Blade?” Adan asked at the exact

moment Gamma Kingston came into the

dining room.

“I don’t know. Probably outside.” Althea

answered. “Can I excuse myself, Alpha, Lucy? I want to rest. I will need so much energy tonight, and

usually, I go on isolation before a major ceremony.”

“Go ahead,” Adan answered.

“Have you eaten breakfast?” I asked before

she was able to move.

“Yes. We had an early breakfast, and the Gamma bought us some food along the way.

“That’s great. I can bring you lunch so you

don’t need to go down later if you want.” I

volunteered.

“If it’s not too much, yes, please.” She smiled weakly, and I could see her eyes were

tired.

“Okay, have a good rest.”

All eyes were on Althea as she left the room. Adan then nudged my plate again, ordering me to eat while

Gamma Kingston prepared

his coffee and sat down with us.

“Where is Blade?” Adan asked him.

“Sitting by the steps.”

“He can come in.”

“Let him unwind first. He and the witch

clashed again.”

“What happened?” I asked.

“Well, Althea was getting attention, and

there were a few who introduced themselves.

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“And Blade got jealous?” I added, my mouth twitching into a smile.

“Well, it was all good. Blade was just ignoring them until Althea introduced him

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Adan laughed, and I slapped his arm because Blade might hear him, but I also couldn’t help but giggle

softly.

“So, Blade growled and walked out. We all

knew Althea was joking, but I think he didn’t like it.” He shook his head, a smile tugging on his lips. “I just

let them argue on the way back and just tuned out their voices, so I’m not sure how far the argument

went.”

“Oh, Goddess!”

“They both need to grow up,” Adan said nonchalantly, and it made my brows hike up as I threw him a

glance.

Good advice from someone who competes

with his own wolf.