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.

flamed red and orange, ending up to her ass. She’s

I stood up, and I met Arturos’ gaze. The king flashed me

was using her allure on me. She had a

would not deny that her appearance awakened the prince of lust in me, but my eyes were searching for the amber eyes that were staring at me

guilty for even looking

never part of my vocabulary until today. [King Lucius of Kalmerus,] King Arturos acknowledged as he stopped a few

respect to your rise to power. So I decided it was better to pay you

the point. I was not born for pleasantries, and unlike him,

in front of me. [ Princess

of her palm, letting it go as soon as I was done before shifting my gaze between her and her father. [I didn’t have much time to spare at

stay within your tower, my king. I

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

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

However, I would decline as I don’t spend time in Kalmerus as much

incomparable to those in other kingdoms, and I took pleasure in them. So, if you would allow, my king, it will be

be able to stop you if you want to stay in Kalmerus. However, I have to decline a place in the tower. Especially when I’m not around. I’m sure Dorion, my

I could think. Lust was taking charge of my

lips before her eyes blazed red. [That would do for now. I’m sure sooner

wicked smirk tugged on my mouth at the confidence she was displaying. [We will see

to approach us before looking

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

see you by the end of the cycle?] Nyneve

I do come and go as I

visit me in the abode your right-hand demon

If Patrea was not in my life right now, I would have dropped everything and summoned the

was expecting me to see

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

but at the moment, I felt

away from Kalmerus and ended up in the empty alley

the back of my head. I should not feel guilty. I’m a demon,

against Patrea. She knew who I was and what I was

walked toward the elevator, but before the door closed, I saw a man carrying a bouquet of flowers and meeting a female before they hugged and kissed each

the elevator and, with just my eyes, clouded it with enchantment before

that she thought the roses Lucija got

floor, and I placed the bouquet behind me before I suppressed the smile that

the flower — if she

can help you with?” 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 front

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

Where was she?

you looking for someone or something?” The blonde girl asked

eyes kept looking around. ”

the shelves on my right, and I saw Patrea’s eyes widen as she

voice was coming from. I raised my hand and waved

Is she your girlfriend?” The

off the female, who brushed her blouse and pencil skirt

gorgeous, hot-as-hell boyfriend!” The blonde was almost shrieking, but this time her eyes were on Patrea. Her body jolted up as if she

and met her smiling face as

long?” She asked,

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