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

Arturos’ gaze. The king flashed me a smug

was using her allure on me. She had a gift like

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

f*ucking guilty for

Lucius of Kalmerus,] King Arturos acknowledged as he stopped a few feet

paid respect to your rise to power. So I decided it was

I was not born for

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

palm, letting it go as soon as I was done before shifting my gaze

wished to be allowed to stay within your tower, my king. I wanted to

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

was his female that he let me f*uck

enchanting offer. However, I would decline as I don’t spend time

myself occupied. The hot baths in this kingdom were incomparable to those in other kingdoms, and I took pleasure in them. So, if you would allow, my king,

you want to stay in Kalmerus. However, I have to decline a place in the tower. Especially when I’m not around.

even before I could think. Lust was taking charge

do for now. I’m sure sooner or later, I would find a

mouth at the confidence she was displaying. [We will

to approach us before

of the tower as I needed to be somewhere at the

I expect to see you by the end of the cycle?]

do come and go

the abode

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

expecting me to

my throne room and transported out of the tower before I let the

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

Kalmerus and ended up in the empty alley just

Nyneve at the back of my head. I should not feel guilty. I’m a demon,

doing anything wrong against Patrea.

door closed, I saw a man carrying a bouquet of flowers and

with just my eyes, clouded it with enchantment before

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

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

see her reaction to the flower

and glasses blocked my way,

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

Where was she?

looking for someone or something?” The blonde

I answered as my eyes kept looking around. ”

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 voice was coming from. I raised my hand and

your girlfriend?” The blonde girl

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

time her eyes were on Patrea. Her

met

took you so long?” She asked, feigning

felt so guilty in