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.

was a thing of beauty. Her hair was flamed red and orange, ending up to her ass. She’s wearing a sheer silver gown that gave me a glimpse of her naked body

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

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

but my eyes were searching for the amber eyes that were staring

f*ucking guilty for even looking

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

respect to your rise to power. So I decided it

I was not born for pleasantries, and

swirl around me before the princess laid her hand directly in front of me. [ Princess

it go as soon as I was done before shifting my gaze

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

with, Calapressa, I believed my daughter could provide you tenfold

was his female that he let me f*uck

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

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 fluttered

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

was taking charge of

curled on Nyneve’s red lips before her eyes blazed red. [That would do for now. I’m sure sooner or later, I would find a way to

the confidence she was displaying. [We will see

to approach us before looking

the tower as I needed to be somewhere at the

to see you by

do come and go as I

visit me in the abode

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

Patrea was expecting me

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

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

in the empty alley

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

wasn’t doing anything wrong against Patrea. She knew

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

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

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.

bouquet behind me before I suppressed the smile that was

to see her reaction to the flower — if she would

my way, and I almost crashed into hers as my eyes were already roaming around the vast library in front of

in the middle of the

Where was she?

looking for someone or something?” The blonde girl

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

from one of the shelves on my right, and I

making her look where the voice was coming

Is she your girlfriend?” The

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

hot-as-hell boyfriend!” The 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 me in peace with my

down and met her smiling face as

you so long?” She asked, feigning

as guilt washed over me. I had never felt so guilty in the