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.

hair was flamed red and orange, ending up to her ass. She’s wearing a sheer silver gown that

up, and I met Arturos’ gaze. The king flashed me a smug smirk, he probably felt

was using her allure on me. She

me, but my eyes were

I felt f*ucking guilty for even

acknowledged as he stopped a few feet

not cordially paid respect to your rise to power. So I decided

I was not born for pleasantries, and unlike him,

laid her hand directly in front of me. [ Princess

the back 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

tower, my king. I wanted to get to know you.] The princess

believed my daughter could

female that he

decline as I don’t

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

stay in Kalmerus. However, I 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 you insist on staying. Other than

words came out of my mouth even before I could think. Lust was taking charge of

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

on my mouth at the confidence she was displaying. [We

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

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

expect to see you by

shall see. I do come and

free to visit me in the abode your right-hand demon will provide

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

Patrea was expecting

my throne room and transported out of the tower

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

ended up in the empty alley just behind the building where the library

my head. I should not feel guilty. I’m a demon, for f*uck’s sake, and the prince of lust. I’m

against Patrea. She knew who I was

door closed, I saw a man carrying a bouquet of

clouded it with enchantment

the roses Lucija got from Adan were beautiful. So I had almost the

it stopped on the third floor, and I placed the bouquet behind me before I suppressed the smile that was about to tug

her reaction to the flower — if

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

middle of the library where I assumed she was stationed,

Where was she?

looking for someone or something?” The blonde girl asked

eyes kept looking around. ” I’m

right, and I saw Patrea’s eyes widen

look where the voice was coming from. I raised my hand and waved

she your girlfriend?”

gaze off the female, who brushed her blouse and pencil skirt with

blonde was almost shrieking, but this time her eyes were on Patrea. Her body jolted up as if she was too giddy before she turned around and

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

you so long?”

guilty in the two centuries