Beneath Her Darkness: The Alpha's Little Demon by Cassandra M novel Chapter 17

BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha’s Little Demon Chapter 17

017 – A Breath of Fresh Air

LUCY.

“My girlfriend,” Alpha Stone said those words as if it was the most natural thing to say.

But it made my stomach churn and my panties drop, making me stop taking another step.

The Alpha’s behavior was confusing to me the whole morning. One moment he’s hot and then cold, and then hot again. But although he confused the hell out o. me, I wouldn’t change a thing.

Because even if he was unpredictable, I still wanted him.

“What are you still doing there?” He asked, his brows furrowing as he looked back at me. He was already a few steps ahead on the steps that would lead us inside the building, while I remained at the foot of it.

I smiled at him and doubled my pace so I could catch up with him. “I never had a boyfriend, Alpha, so I don’t know how to be a girlfriend.”

“As long as you don’t terrorize me, we’re good.” He answered nonchalantly without looking at me.

I giggled softly, excited at the prospect of being introduced as his girlfriend. It was just a role play, but still, it made me giddy in all the right places. We entered the main entrance of the building, and the Alpha pointed out that at the other end would be the main door to enter the indoor training area.

I nodded my head as he pointed out more doors and told me things I couldn’t comprehend at the moment.

I was still on cloud nine. It was the same feeling I had when I was finally able to control fire when I realized I had the power to summon a fire that burns and a fire that protects. It was exhilarating, and it felt like this.

But I was not even his real girlfriend. What more if this was all for real already? Well, a she-demon can dream, so I would keep dreaming.

“Are you even listening?” His voice sounded annoyed and it snapped me out of my bubbles.

I shook my head — there was no point lying to the grumpy Alpha.

“Great. I just wasted my saliva, ” he scoffed as we continued walking, and I knew I pissed him off again.

But instead of being worried, a smile curled on my lips as my hand slowly reached for his, clasping them together with mine. All of a sudden, his warmth enveloped me, but I didn’t miss the way the Alpha’s body stiffened for a split second before he was able to get hold of himself.

“What are you doing?” He asked as we continued walking, but he didn’t let go of my hand. In fact, he was holding it tightly by now.

“Well, if we’re going to say I’m your girlfriend, then we should play the part.” I explained excitedly.

“Hmmm…”

He didn’t say anything more, so I moved my body closer to him, my other hand coiling on his forearm like a pup scared to get lost in the middle of the crowd. I think I was pushing my luck, but as long as he didn’t reprimand me yet. I would just go ahead and enjoy this role play we were doing.

To be honest, it felt so good to be around Alpha Stone. Even though I knew I could take care of myself if needed, I was swooning about how I felt safe on his watch, like I could just be careless and I would still end up alive. His aura was too strong, and having Beast for a wolf was a multiple plus-plus.

We finally reached the indoor training center, and I was expecting he would let go of my hand, but he didn’t. We stopped just a few feet from the entrance, and all eyes were on us now. I could see the curiosity within those gazes, but no one dared say anything.

Heads bowed down in silent respect for their Alpha before they continued with their own tasks and training at hand.

“Call me Adan,” he said in a low voice while his eyes roamed around the whole. area.

“But everyone calls you, Alpha Stone.”

“Alpha Stone. Yes. But no one calls me Stone. Only people who are close to me call me Adan.” He tugged his hand away and crossed his arms over his chest.

“Does it mean we’re close, Adan?” I asked, a smile curling on my lips as I lifted my gaze to him.

The Alpha tilted his head down and looked at me, his brows hiking up.

“Are you flirting with me?”

“Aren’t girlfriends supposed to flirt with their boyfriends?”

“Maybe. Fine. Anyway, I only have one rule…”

“Not to talk about sex or getting naked with anyone?” I cut him off before he could add the rule. I was proud of myself because I remembered it.

“Hmmm… technically part of the rule.”

“Should I be scared of the ultimate rule?” I asked, emphasizing the word ultimate.

“Not if you don’t have any intention of doing it.”

“Tell me then.”