BRAVING THE DARKNESS: One Night With The Demon King
BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha’s Little Demon Book 2
Chapter 56 – Moving To The South (PATREA)
After my coronation as Queen of two Underworld kingdoms, our lives returned to normal.
So far, it had been so peaceful and perfect that I felt something terrible would happen. But Lucius eased my worry by telling me that the underworld was only chaotic if the kingdoms were not on good terms. As far as he knew, everyone was minding their own business, and the regular souls would just come and plunge themselves into hell.
So, I tried not to mind it and just lived the best days of my life with him.
Today we decided to cross into the human realm and visit an old friend, or, should I say, an annoying neighbor.
I missed normality, so here we were, driving the car into the house I used to share with Althea. I would take personal items and return the key to the house owner. And after that, we would go to the library so I could file my irrevocable resignation letter.
As much as I could forget all about it, I made friends in the library, and I didn’t want them to keep thinking about what had happened to me. I needed closure with my life on earth before I moved on to my new realm.
“We are here! Back to the place where you start to fall for the demon in me.” Lucius stated, and I could see the pride in him, especially the moment he puffed his chest before tilting his head to look at me.
“Who will not fall for you? I can’t see your evil side. I see how you fit perfectly in my life and with me.”
He took my hand, clasping it with his. “You’re smitten, my queen. That’s why my evil ways turn you on.”
“I think that’s right. It’s bad, isn’t it?”
He raised our hands and pressed them against his lips, k*issing my knuckles before he spoke. “I’m doing my best to be a righteous demon, just doing what I am supposed to do and not going to the extreme, so you won’t feel guilty choosing me.”
“I love you…” I said it softly, my heart overflowing with love for this demon.
“And I love you,” he replied.
He was about to lean closer and k*iss me when someone knocked on his window. Lucius stopped midway into k*issing me before a hiss left his throat, and his eyes blazed red for a second.
I couldn’t help but giggle, especially when I saw who it was. Lucius was actually looking forward to seeing Bernard again.
Lucius composed himself and turned to face his window before rolling it down. Bernard leaned on the roof and began talking right away.
“Good to see you both.” He smiled at Lucius before his eyes darted to me. “I was worried about where you’ve been. I am contemplating reporting it to the police station.”
“She’s with me,” Lucius grunted.
“Well, didn’t you say you would stay here for a vacation, but after a few days you both disappeared?”
“Did you think I abducted my own girlfriend?” Lucius smirked at him.
“You can’t be secured nowadays. So, I’m just looking after my neighbors.”
“Thanks, Bernard. But she’s safe with me.” Lucius stated, and my eyebrows hiked up because he finally got his name right.
“It’s good to hear that. Are you back for good?” His eyes were still on me.
I shook my head and raised my hand, flashing him the red diamond on my f*inger. “We got married!”
Bernard’s body jolted a bit back before a shocked expression registered on his face, but the real show was Lucius’. His chest puffed as a wicked grin tugged onto his mouth as he looked at the man outside our car.
“I got the girl…” Lucius spoke in a low voice, but I could hear the pride in it.
“Wow! I wasn’t expecting that. Isn’t it a bit fast?” He stated this before he got hold of himself and offered Lucius a smile. I think this time, he had finally conceded. “Well, what can I say more? Congratulations! You got the girl.”
He extended a hand, Lucius took it, and they shook hands firmly.
“Now, you have to make sure you make the girl stay. Because if not, someone will take her away for sure.” He added.
“I know. And I’ll make sure she has every reason to stay.”
He just nodded his head and stepped back from the car before his eyes went to me again and then to Lucius. “Again, congratulations to both of you. I should go ahead. I’m sure we can catch up some other days.”
“Actually,” I said. “I’m moving out. We decided to build our family in the South.” The underworld was south of the universe, right? So, I wasn’t really lying.
“Right. Of course. Well, good luck then.” He gave out a salute before he turned around, his shoulders sagging.
“Good luck, man. Hopefully, the next time we meet, it’ll be for a double date.” Lucius called out to him.
“I hope so.” Bernard chuckled before he gave us a wave and walked away. He was probably on his way to the fire station, which was just a few blocks away from his home.
My eyes widened as Lucius tilted his head in my direction. “Double date? I didn’t know you liked spending time with Bernard.”
“It’s just a subtle way to wish that he would find his own partner.”
“Aren’t you being human now?” I chuckled before leaning closer to him and pecking his lips. “We need to get going so we can go to the library after.”
“Yes, Ma’am.” He chuckled before he ejected my seatbelt and undid his as well.
We didn’t spend too much time in the house. We just checked the things that we want to take and the things that should be thrown out, such as the broken pieces of furniture that Nyneve caused.
After we had fixed everything we needed, I returned the key to the owner, and we headed to the library.
Stefanie and another female were there, and I told them the same story about Lucius and me getting married and that I was moving with him to the South.
“Are you crying?” I asked Stefanie.
“Everyone around me is getting married, and I’m still alone.” She wiped the tears from her eyes with her hand before she smiled at me. “I’m just happy for you…”
“Aww… Come here.” I wrapped my arms around her as my hand smoothed her back. “Did you know I was alone for a long time before I met Lucius? I’m sure yours will come too.”
“I know this guy. He’s an accountant and occasionally works as a firefighter. But, of course, he’s not as perfect as me…” Lucius chuckled before he continued. “But I’m sure you can start somewhere and see where it goes.”
My eyes widened as a smile curled on my lips. “When did you become a matchmaker?”
“I just want to help.” He winked at me.
‘I felt Bernard’s sadness as he walked away from us, so maybe there’s nothing wrong if he sees other females. Who knows? He’s not perfect for you, but I’m sure he is for someone else.’
‘Wow. You’re turning out to be more human than me now.’ I chuckled over our mindlink. “How about I leave you his number and try to communicate with him? Although I don’t know his dating history, so you are really going on a blind date here.”
“I have nothing to lose, right? I can try that, as I don’t see anyone around me to be that interesting.”
“Well, that sounds good. Tell him Lucius will cut him if he turns out to be a douchebag.” Lucius added.
“Don’t you have a brother?” Stefanie asked Lucius. “I think I want one like you.”
I giggled softly before Lucius’ mind connected with mine again. ‘Should I tell her I have many brothers she can choose from? Do you think it will work?’
I didn’t reply, but I kept giggling.
“No. Unfortunately, my mother cannot replicate any of me.”
“Too bad, then I guess I have to settle for this one you’re referring to.”
“Here…” I wrote Bernad’s number on a piece of paper after taking it from my mobile phone, which I had taken from the house earlier.
“Yay! Thanks, girl! I have to get back to work. Are you staying for a bit?” She bit her bottom lip as she slipped the paper into her jeans pocket.
“Why?” I asked.
“I just have to run these books to the next building. It’ll be twenty to thirty minutes at most. I want to catch up with you more.”
“Go ahead. We will wait for you here.”
Lucius answered, and my head turned in his direction, my eyes beaming with happiness as I silently thanked him.
“Perfect! I’ll be back. Make yourself conformable.”
“Did you say earlier that you need this place back in the archive sections?” Lucius asked her, tapping the stacks of books in front of him, to which Stefanie just nodded her head in response.
Lucius then turned to me. “Do you know where the archive section is?”
“Yes,” I answered, my brows furrowing.
“Do you want us to fix this so we have something to do while we wait?”
“Oh, if Patrea is okay with that, be my guest! I’d been doing all this kind of thing the whole day. My eyeballs were coming out of my eye sockets already.”
“Yes, of course. We can do that.” I told her a s I chuckled softly at her exaggerated response.
“Thank God, you are both here! It’s in the same area as the archive, but to be exact, it’s row 35. You know what to do, right?”
“Yes, of course!” I answered.
Stefanie hugged me abruptly, squeezing my arms as she let go. “Your husband is really perfect! Now, I’ll go ahead and be back soon!”
She didn’t wait for any response as she hurried to pick up the box to be delivered before informing the other female in the library that she would step out.
As soon as she left, my attention returned to my king, who was putting the stacks of books into his arms. “What’s going on? Are you bored?”
He flashed me an evil smirk before giving m e a wink, making my panties drop instantly. Lucius really knew how to make me swoon just by winking at me.
“Follow me…”