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

before taking my eyes off her as I stood up, and I met Arturos’ gaze. The king flashed

Nyneve was using her allure

me, but my eyes were searching for the amber eyes that were staring at me the whole

felt f*ucking guilty for even looking at

Kalmerus,] King Arturos acknowledged as he

respect to your rise to power.

the point. I was not born

directly in front of

her 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 her father. [I didn’t have much time to spare at the moment.

stay within your tower, my king. I

believed my daughter could provide you tenfold what she did.] Arturos

Calepressa was his female that he let

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

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

will not 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 right-hand demon, can find a place for you to stay if you insist on staying. Other

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

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

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

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

let Dorion take you out of the tower as

see you by the end

see. I do come

the abode your right-hand demon will

f*ucking idea what to say. If Patrea was not in my life right now, I would have dropped everything and summoned the princess into

Patrea was expecting me

as they were guided out of my throne room and transported out of the tower before

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

my body away from Kalmerus and ended up in

guilty. I’m a demon, for f*uck’s sake, and the

to convince myself that I wasn’t doing anything wrong against Patrea. She knew who I

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

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

at Lucija’s birthday dinner that she thought the roses Lucija got from Adan were beautiful. So I had almost the

third floor, and I placed the bouquet behind

reaction to the flower — if she would like

blonde hair and glasses blocked my way, and I almost crashed into hers as my eyes were already roaming around the vast library in

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

Where was she?

someone or something?” The blonde girl

my eyes kept looking around. ” I’m

I saw a head peeking from one of the shelves on my right, and I

look where the voice was coming from.

girlfriend?” The

female, who brushed her blouse and pencil skirt

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

tilted my head down and met her smiling

so long?” She

guilty in