BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha’s Little Demon
Chapter 119 – Packhouse
ADAN STONE…
After we said goodbye to Lucius, I held Lucija in my arms and didn’t give her time to ask questions about her brother. I knew the new king probably wanted a moment with Patrea, and just based on his behavior toward her, I knew she was in good hands, so I was not worried.
I transported our bod*ies back to the packhouse and left Patrea with Lucius. In just a matter of a few seconds, our bod*ies landed in the receiving hall of my packhouse. I had no idea what time it was already in the human realm, but it seemed like everyone was inside the packhouse.
I let go of my mate in my arms as we came face to face with Sheena/Althea and the other me. Lucy’s body stiffened, and I could feel anger surge up inside her, but it d*ied down almost immediately. She probably realized it wasn’t me with Sheena.
“Lucy?” Althea’s voice was louder than usual, and people in the kitchen probably heard her, since rushing footsteps echoed around almost as soon as she mentioned Lucy’s name.
My mother was the first one to come into view from the rushing footsteps, and her face paled as she stared at Lucy. “Oh, Goddess, Lucy! Let me explain!
sh*t!
Mom appeared so guilty that I felt even more guilty.
But then her gaze fell on me and then back on Blade, who still looked like me, and the next thing I knew, her body collapsed, but Dad was fast enough to catch her.
Momma and Pops were already here as well, as were Alexa and Aeon. The latter couple was smiling widely, with Alexa’s eyes pooling in tears as she watched Lucy and Althea hugging.
“What is going on? Why am I seeing two Adan?” Momma asked.
Pops sn@ked an arm around her, pulling her to his side before he spoke. “I’m sure the pups would explain.”
‘I’m sorry, Alpha. I had to inform your father and grandfather because they don’t believe you were dining with them for breakfast. Blade ate a lot this morning, and you never ate so much during breakfast.’ Collin’s voice rang in my head. He was also here with Kingston as well as their females. ‘Blade told Alpha Aeon and Luna Alexa as well.’
So, I guess, only Mom and Momma were not aware. “Althea, sweetheart. If you can change back to the real you, it will be easier to explain to everyone around here.” Dad said as I a*s*sisted Mom in regaining consciousness. She was now sitting on the couch and clutching my hand.
Althea nodded her head and let go of Lucy before she went to the other room with Blade to have privacy when she reversed the spell.
Lucy went up to Momma and Alexa, and they checked on her while my mom was still trying to get over the shock of seeing us. Lucy tried to answer their inquiries, but her eyes kept checking on Mom, and I knew she must be worried about her.
“I think we should all settle in the dining room since dinner is ready. And you can tell us everything that happened.” Pops suggested it the moment Blade and Althea came back as themselves.
I went to Blade and shook his hand, giving him a quick hug as we walked together with Aeon to the dining room, while my eyes were checking on Lucy, who was being huddled by the other females with Althea.
“As much as I am glad that you’re here now, I prefer that you eat with your shirts on. And maybe you need to clean your chest first. Take off the blood splattered all over you.” Mom stated but no one was grossed out. We were used to seeing blood, but knowing Mom, she preferred we look at least casual during mealtime.
“I’ll get you a shirt.” Collin volunteered.
I stopped with my hand and motioned for him to sit down before darting my eyes toward Lucy. “Lucy, can you give me a shirt?”
“Adan!” Mom scolded me, she probably thought I was ordering her to pick up a shirt for me.
Lucy smiled mischievously before she flicked her fingers and soon, I was clothed nicely, with fresh jeans and shirt, and no traces of blood. I could have done it myself but I was not ready to tell them yet that Lucy had turned me into a part demon.
“Holy sh*t!” Aeon exclaimed, and his expression of amusem*nt mirrored everyone else’s except for Althea and Blade.
Lucy went up to me, and I sn@ked an arm around her waist, as I motioned for everyone to sit down at the dining table while we remained standing.
The Omegas in the room bowed their heads at us before hurrying out of the dining room, but I didn’t order them out of the pack house this time. Sooner or later, everyone would know about Lucy, but I did request for them to keep their silence until I was able to formally announce it to the pack.
“I’m sure all of us here are aware that Lucy is half demon and a half she-wolf.” I began, and the room fell into silence, but I could sense the shock and fear rising in the next room, where the omegas were. “And that she is my fated mate. I am well aware you all liked her before the revelation, and if that changes at this point, I would have to apologize to you because I don’t care if you don’t like her…”
“Adan…” Lucy’s voice softened.
Her hand went to my chest, but I held it and placed it on my mouth, and kissed her knuckles before I continued talking, “…but I would not let anyone’s opinion stop me from claiming her as my mate.”
Lucy swallowed as her eyes roamed around the room, looking for everyone’s reaction.
“If someone doesn’t like my daughter-in-law, speak out now so I can kick you out of the packhouse.” Dad joked, and everyone around laughed, and I could see the happiness in everyone’ s eyes.
They liked her. It didn’t matter if she was a demon. “Well, you told me you liked her even if she was a toad shifter, but I guess a part-demon is better, right?” Aeon added, and I couldn’t help but chuckle. “It’s not about us, Adan. We liked Lucy as she is, but we loved her more because of what she is to you. So, yes, I’ll a*s*sist Uncle Audrius in kicking anyone who claims to dislike her for you.” Alexa stated, her brows hiking up as she looked around the table before smiling widely as she gazed back at us. “Everyone is in favor! Will that mean the Mystic Pack will have the Luna that we’ve all been waiting for? Soon?”
“Yes, it has to be soon! Sit down, both of you. And enjoy dinner, and maybe we should start discussing the Luna Ceremony and your union.” Pops added. “Wait! No one is going to check how it is in the underworld? What happened, and if we are still in danger?” I asked.
“Based on how Lucy’s face lit up, I can a*s*sume everything went well?” Momma winked at Lucy, and my mate giggled softly, and it reminded me of those days when she was trying to act like a meek Omega.
Lucy nodded her head, and her face was beaming with happiness, and it was making my heart soar. As much as I loved to see my family after all that happened, I wanted to be alone with Lucy already and finally meet Angel.
“I think they’re right. We should eat because I’m starving. The food there is nowhere near how it tastes here.” Lucy took my hand and tugged me toward the dining table.
I pulled a chair for her and waited for her to sit down, before pressing a kiss on her temple and sitting in my chair.
“Lucy…” Althea’s soft voice made me tilt my head in Lucy’s direction. Althea was seated next to her, her hand holding Lucy’s hand, which was resting on the table. “I’m sorry, I know I should wait, but… I can’t. Where is Patrea?”
Althea’s eyes watered before she added. “Is she okay?”
Lucy opened her mouth, but she didn’t say anything, so I b*tted in to help her out.
“She’s in the guest room on the second floor, the room on the right of your previous room. Lucius was the one taking her back here.”
‘Are you sure she’s there already?’ Lucy asked in my head.
‘Yes. I felt a supernatural presence in the packhouse. The same aura your father had when I first met him by the border.’ I replied to her.
Althea smiled before she looked at everyone at the table. “I’m sorry, I don’t want to be rude, but…”
“It’s okay, Althea. I will explain to them… You can go and check on her. Let us know if she’s there.” I interrupted her, and she didn’t waste any more time and excused herself before hurrying out of the dining room.
I had to remind myself to personally talk to her and Blade to thank them both for helping us.