Beneath Her Darkness: The Alpha's Little Demon by Cassandra M novel Chapter 12

BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha’s Little Demon Chapter 12

012 – Lucija

***A violent act occurs in the chapter, but not against a woman. RE: Cesar’s Punishment***

LUCY.

Did he just say he would buy me for five hundred thousand so I could pay him back? How much crazier could this Alpha be?

I was stuck in my spot, still trying to make sense of his words. I thought they didn’t need me anymore.

“Come…” Beta Collin’s hand snaked on my arm as he nudged me to walk.

“I thought you said I was not needed anymore?” I told him, letting out a sigh as I followed his lead and walked.

“Next time, don’t eavesdrop.”

“I didn’t. I just heard.”

“And yet you didn‘t ask?”

“The Alpha told me I was not allowed to ask questions.”

The Beta chuckled but didn‘t say anything to oppose my words.

“He‘s weird.”

“Yeah? Why?”

“He said he‘d buy me so I could pay him. Something is wrong with his head.”

“Hmmm…‘

“Am I trouble?” I suddenly realized I was getting comfortable with Beta Collin. I needed to control my mouth.

“For what?”

“For saying that against the Alpha?”

“Maybe. Maybe not. But I don‘t think you‘re new to trouble. I‘m assuming you always get yourself in trouble.”

“Me? Of course not.” I tugged my arm away from his hold, only for me to realize I shouldn’t have done that. That was too aggressive.

“I’m sorry. My elbow was itchy.” I reasoned out and began scratching my elbow. I wasn’t sure if he did believe it, but he didn’t say anything, and we just walked in silence with the Alpha walking ahead of us.

The part of the building we were in was deserted, but the lights were on full beam. And it gave me a perfect view of the Alpha’s back. I let my eyes feast on the Alpha’s broadened back with muscle layers. He looked warm and cozy like he could wrap me in his toned arms and keep me safe.

Oh Goddess, if the Alpha was crazy, I think I was crazy because even after all of the confusion and weirdness he was showing me, I was really attracted to him.

“Where is he?” We were inside the backstage, and although there were fewer Omegas left, the place was still bustling with noise and people. I let my eyes roam around the area while clutching my small backpack in my chest, but I couldn’t find him.

“Faster.” He let out a sigh of annoyance.

“I don’t see him maybe…”

“Cesar! Put that here! Do it faster!” Both our heads snapped in the direction of the voice, and I saw Cora pointing her finger to a spot. Cesar came in, carrying a small table and walking toward the area Cora pointed.

“Is that him?”

I nodded my head and bit my bottom lip.

“Stay here.” He said in a cold voice, and soon, I saw his Beta give him something. I tried to peer through them, but they were both bulky, so I had no idea what he took from Beta Collin.

I held my breath as the Alpha slipped his hands into his shorts pocket and walked over to Cesar and Cora.

“Are you Cesar?” The Alpha asked the man I pointed at.

Cesar ran his hand over his beard as he nodded his head.

“Do you know who I am?” Alpha Stone asked him.

Cesar nodded, “Alpha Stone.”

“Good.” Alpha Stone smirked before he pointed a finger at me. “Do you know the Omega standing there? Does she look familiar?”

Cesar swallowed before he nodded his head.

“Can you see the bruise on her cheeks?”

“I… She… she doesn’t want to listen.”

“So… Are you trying to justify your action?

The Alpha slammed his palm on the table beside them, making Cesar straighten up his posture. He was a big man, but he was shorter in height compared to the Alpha.

They were now drawing attention, but no one dared to interrupt them.

“Hand on the table.” Alpha Stone told him in an authoritative voice.

“Alpha Stone.” His voice and hands were shaking.

“I said, hand on the table!” He growled and I saw Cora back away, taking most of the Omegas with her.