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.

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

Arturos’ gaze. The king flashed me a smug

knew Nyneve was using her allure on me.

the prince of lust in me, but my eyes

I felt f*ucking guilty

acknowledged as he stopped a few feet away

cordially paid respect to your rise to power. So I decided it was better to pay you

went straight to the point. I was not

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

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. Let me know

my king.

Calapressa, I believed my daughter could provide you tenfold what

that he let me

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

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, it will be an honor to be a guest of your kingdom.] Her eyelashes

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

was taking charge

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

at the confidence

Dorion to approach us before looking

take you out of the

see you by the end

see. I do come and go as I

abode your right-hand demon will provide for me

Patrea was not in my life

expecting

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

but at the moment, I felt like being born

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

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

doing anything wrong against Patrea. She

but before the door closed, I saw a man carrying a bouquet of flowers and meeting a female before they hugged

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

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

floor, and I placed the bouquet behind me before I suppressed the smile that was about to

flower — if she would like it

way, and I almost crashed

aisles and bookshelves. The round counter in the middle of

Where was she?

you looking for someone or something?” The blonde girl

kept looking around. ” I’m

I saw a head peeking from one of the shelves on my right, and I saw Patrea’s eyes widen as

have heard my voice, making her look where the voice was coming from.

girlfriend?” The blonde

my gaze off the female, who brushed her blouse and pencil skirt with her hands as if there were crumbs on them before walking to where I

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 left

and met her smiling face as she gazed up

took you so long?”

swallowed as guilt washed over me. I had never felt so guilty in the two centuries that I was alive as