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

I couldn’t wipe out the smile on my face the whole time I was driving her car into her allotted parking space. This morning was just perfect, and with

Patrea not hesitating to show her excitement over my presence in her life, that was the cherry on top.

And as much as I wanted to check her out in the library immediately after I dropped her off, I needed time to check on my kingdom as well.

But I’ll be back.

After checking that there were no humans around and no living souls within my perimeter, I locked Patrea’s car and transported my body back to Kalmerus.

I knew I’d been slacking off for many cycles now, but nothing threatened Kalmerus at the moment, so I didn’t see any problem with staying away from time to time.

[King Lucius,] My right-hand demon, Dorion, greeted me after he appeared on the throne hall a few moments after I did.

[Anything I should be concerned about?] I asked as I made my way to my throne chair.

[We have a request from the King of the Kingdom of Athwart. I told them you will send out a response after they think about it.]

[What do they want?] I asked, my forehead creasing.

The last time I was in the company of Arturos was when he let me have a taste of his mistress, the nearest one he could have for a wife or a queen, as none of the Kings of the Underworld had allowed a woman to rule with them.

[He didn’t specifically mention it, but his right hand had informed me that he wanted one of his offspring to meet you. I believed he has three daughters, and the youngest is just a half-century old.]

[I’m not interested.] I answered in a bored manner. I already had my eyes fixed on someone else.

Dorian was about to reply when the double door of the throne hall opened and one of my demon guards came in with another piece of news.

[King Lucius, the King of Athwart, is waiting by the portal connecting our kingdoms. He was seeking entrance to speak with you.]

I let out a hiss, annoyed at the intrusion. I shouldn’ t have come back. He might have felt my presence. Demons were allowed to travel back and forth throughout the underworld, but the towers were specifically enchanted to allow only the demons of each kingdom, thus he needed permission for entry into my tower.

[Was he alone?] I asked.

[Princess Nyneve is with him.] The demon guard replied.

[I would like to assume that she is his daughter.] Dorian added.

[Bring them here.] I ordered them.

Dorian’s eyes blazed red before he disappeared together with the demon guard, and it didn’t take long before the door to my throne hall opened again, and King Arturos came in, together with a she -demon that I wouldn’t deny sparked interest in me.

beauty. Her hair was flamed red and orange, ending up to her ass. She’s wearing a sheer silver gown that gave me a glimpse of her naked

my eyes off her as I stood up, and I met Arturos’ gaze. The king flashed me a smug smirk, he probably felt my reaction to his

using her allure on me. She had a gift

would not deny that her appearance awakened the prince of lust in me, but my eyes were

felt f*ucking guilty for even looking at

of Kalmerus,] King Arturos acknowledged as he stopped a few feet away from my

your rise to power.

you want?] I went straight to the point. I was not born for

laid her hand directly in

against the back of her palm, letting it go as soon as I was done before shifting my gaze between her and her

stay within your tower, my king. I wanted to get to know you.]

you enjoyed your time with, Calapressa, I believed my daughter could provide you tenfold what she

up. Calepressa was his female that he let me f*uck more

an enchanting offer. However, I would decline as I

to those in other kingdoms, and I took pleasure in them. So, if you would allow, my king, it will be an honor to be a guest of your kingdom.]

a place in the tower. Especially when I’m not around. I’m sure Dorion, my right-hand demon, can find a place for you to stay if you insist on staying. Other than that, I couldn’t offer

words came out of my mouth even before I could think. Lust was taking charge of my mind, and I had no room to

would do for now. I’m sure

the confidence

head and motioned for Dorion to approach us before looking at the guests in

I had to let Dorion take you out of the tower as I needed to be somewhere at the

I expect to see you by the end of the cycle?]

shall see. I do come and go as I

abode your right-hand demon will provide

idea what to say. If Patrea was not in my life right now,

was expecting

they were guided out of my throne room and transported out of the tower before I let the heat rise inside

at the moment, I felt

from Kalmerus and ended up in

Nyneve at the back of my head. I should not feel guilty. I’m a demon, for f*uck’s

against Patrea. She knew who I

before the door closed, I saw a man carrying a

elevator and, with just my eyes, clouded it with enchantment before I made a bouquet of different colored roses

no idea what flowers or colors she liked, but I heard her say at Lucija’s birthday dinner that she thought the roses Lucija got from Adan were beautiful. So I had almost the same thing appear in my hands, except I

stopped on the third floor, and I placed the bouquet behind me before I suppressed the

flower

A tall female with blonde hair and glasses blocked my way, and I almost crashed into hers as my eyes were already roaming around the vast library in

bookshelves. The round counter in the middle of the library where I assumed she was stationed,

Where was she?

for someone or something?” The blonde

I answered as my eyes kept looking around. ” I’m looking for my

those words left my mouth, I saw a head peeking from one of the shelves on my right, and I

my voice, making her look where the voice was coming from. I raised my

Is she your girlfriend?”

without taking my gaze off the female, who brushed her blouse and pencil skirt

on Patrea.

down and met her smiling face

you so long?”

as guilt washed over me. I had never felt so guilty in the two centuries that I was