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.

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

I knew Nyneve was using her allure on me.

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

f*ucking guilty

part of my vocabulary until today. [King Lucius of Kalmerus,] King Arturos acknowledged as he stopped a few feet away

your rise to power. So I decided

was not born for pleasantries, and unlike him,

her hand directly in front of me. [ Princess Nyneve, Princess of Seduction, is at your service,

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

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

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

Calepressa was his female that he let me f*uck more than a couple of

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

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

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

I could think. Lust was taking charge of my mind, and I had no room

[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

Dorion to approach us before

of the tower as I needed

to see you by the end of the cycle?]

see. I do come and

me in the abode your right-hand demon

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

expecting me

room and transported out of the tower before I let the heat

of lust, but at the moment, I felt like

in the empty alley just behind the building where the

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

against Patrea. She knew who I was and what I

elevator, but before the door closed, I saw a man carrying a bouquet of flowers and

eyes, clouded it with enchantment before

no 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

third floor, and I placed the bouquet behind me before

wanted to see her reaction to the flower — if she would like it or

female with blonde hair and glasses blocked my way, and I almost crashed into hers as my eyes were already roaming

round counter in the middle of the library where I assumed she was stationed, was empty

Where was she?

looking for someone or

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

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

my voice, making her look where the voice was coming from. I raised my hand and

girlfriend?” The blonde

her blouse and pencil skirt with her hands as if there were crumbs on them before

were on Patrea. Her body jolted up as if she was too

met her smiling

so long?” She asked, feigning

had never felt so guilty in the two centuries that