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

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

using her allure on me. She had a gift

prince of lust in me, but my

I felt f*ucking guilty

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

have not cordially paid respect to your rise to power. So I decided it was better to pay you a private

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

her hand directly in front of me.

soon as I was done before shifting my gaze between her and her father. [I didn’t

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

daughter

female that he let me f*uck more than

would decline as I don’t spend time in Kalmerus as

baths in this kingdom were incomparable 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.] Her eyelashes fluttered as her demon tail swirled around

have to decline 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

I could think. Lust was taking charge of my mind, and

would do for now. I’m

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

approach

out of the tower as I needed to be

to see you by the end

I do come and go

visit me in the abode your right-hand

I had no f*ucking idea what to say. If Patrea was not in my life right now, I would have dropped

was expecting me to see

throne room and transported out of the tower before I let the heat rise inside

to enjoy being the prince of lust, but at the moment, I felt like being born

Kalmerus and ended up in the empty alley just behind

the thought of Nyneve at the back of my head. I should not feel guilty. I’m a demon, for f*uck’s sake, and the prince of lust. I’m allowed to lust after a female. Or every f*ucking

against Patrea. She knew who I was and what I

closed, I saw a man carrying a bouquet of flowers and meeting a female before they

the camera inside the elevator and, with just my eyes, clouded it with enchantment

but I heard her say at Lucija’s birthday dinner that she thought the roses Lucija got from

placed the bouquet behind me before I suppressed the smile that was about to tug

flower — if she would like it

I can help you with?” A tall female with blonde hair and glasses blocked my way, and I almost crashed into hers as my eyes

the middle of the library where I

Where was she?

Are you looking for someone or something?” The blonde

looking around. ” I’m looking

my mouth, I saw a head peeking from one of the shelves on my right, and I saw Patrea’s eyes widen as she

making her look where the voice

your girlfriend?” The

brushed her blouse and pencil skirt with her hands as

you have a gorgeous, hot-as-hell boyfriend!” The blonde was almost shrieking, but this time her eyes were on Patrea. Her

I tilted my head down and met her smiling face as

you so long?” She asked,

felt so guilty in the two centuries that I was alive as I did in the last