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.

ending up to her ass. She’s wearing a sheer silver gown that gave me

eyes off her as I stood up, and I met Arturos’ gaze. The king flashed me a smug smirk,

Nyneve was using her allure on me. She had a

appearance awakened the prince of lust in me, but my eyes were searching for

I felt f*ucking guilty for even looking

until today. [King Lucius of Kalmerus,] King Arturos acknowledged as he stopped a few feet away from my throne, standing beside

cordially paid respect to your rise to power. So I

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

princess laid her hand directly in front of me. [ Princess Nyneve, Princess of Seduction, is

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 spare at the moment. Let me know if there

be allowed to stay within your tower, my king.

you enjoyed your time with, Calapressa, I believed my daughter could

he let me f*uck more

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

in other kingdoms, and I took pleasure in them. So, if you would allow, my king,

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

even before I could think. Lust was taking charge of

her eyes blazed red. [That would do for now. I’m sure sooner or later, I would find a way to gain an invitation to your tower,

my mouth at the confidence she was displaying. [We

Dorion to approach us before looking at the

of the tower as I

see you by the end of

come and go

the abode

didn’t reply, as I 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

expecting me to

transported out of the tower before I let the heat rise

enjoy being the prince of lust, but at the moment, I felt like being born with this ability was

away from Kalmerus and ended up in 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

doing anything wrong against

walked toward the elevator, but before the door closed, I saw a man carrying a bouquet of

eyes, clouded it with enchantment before I made a

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 chose lighter colors

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

to see her reaction to the flower —

blocked my way, and I

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

Where was she?

for someone or something?” The blonde girl asked

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

moment those words left my mouth, I saw a head peeking from one of the shelves on my right, and I saw Patrea’s eyes widen as she shifted her gaze between me and the

her look where the voice was

Is she your girlfriend?” The blonde girl

pencil skirt with her hands as if there were crumbs on them before walking to where

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

my head down and met her smiling face as she

so long?”

I had never felt so guilty in the two centuries that I was alive