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.

of 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

met Arturos’ gaze. The king

I knew Nyneve was using her allure on me.

my eyes were searching for the amber eyes

felt f*ucking guilty for even looking at

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

[We have not cordially paid respect to your rise to power. So I decided it was

do you want?] I went straight to the point. I was not born for pleasantries, and unlike him, I disliked

princess laid her hand directly in front

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

your tower, my king. I wanted to

Calapressa, I believed my daughter could

Calepressa was his female that he let me f*uck more than a couple

been an enchanting offer. However, I would decline as I

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 her back, caressing

I have to decline a place in the tower. Especially when I’m not around. I’m sure Dorion, my right-hand

mouth even before I could think. Lust was taking charge of my mind,

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

mouth at the

for Dorion to approach us before looking at the guests

I had to let Dorion take you out of the tower as

expect to see you by the end of

shall see. I do come

visit me in the abode your right-hand demon

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

expecting me

they were guided out of my throne room and transported

lust, but at the moment,

transported my body away from Kalmerus and ended up in the empty alley just behind the building

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

myself that I wasn’t doing anything wrong against Patrea. She knew who I was and what I was made

man carrying a bouquet of

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

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 chose lighter colors than what

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

her reaction to the flower —

blocked my way, and I almost crashed into hers as my eyes were

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

Where was she?

for someone or something?” The blonde girl

kept looking around. ” I’m

the shelves on my right, and I saw Patrea’s eyes widen as she shifted her gaze between me and the flowers in my

look where the voice was coming from.

Is she your girlfriend?” The

without taking my gaze off the female, who brushed her blouse and pencil skirt with her hands as if there

Patrea. Her body jolted up as if she was too giddy before she

beautiful,” I tilted my head down and met her smiling face as she

took you so long?” She asked,

guilty in the two centuries that I was alive as I