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.

her ass. She’s wearing a sheer silver gown

taking my eyes off her as I stood up, and I met Arturos’ gaze. The king flashed me a smug smirk, he probably felt my reaction

was using her allure on me. She had a

lust in me, but my eyes were searching for the amber eyes

f*ucking guilty

of Kalmerus,] King Arturos acknowledged as he stopped a few feet away from my throne, standing beside him

paid respect to your rise to power.

was not born for pleasantries, and

alluring aura swirl around me before the princess laid her hand directly in front of

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.

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

enjoyed your time with, Calapressa, I believed my daughter could provide you tenfold what she did.] Arturos arrogantly

that he let me f*uck more

have been an enchanting offer. However, I would decline as I don’t

you, whenever you are around. I’m sure I would have other things to keep 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 fluttered as her demon tail swirled around

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 than

was taking charge of my mind, and I

eyes blazed red. [That would do for now. I’m sure sooner or later,

mouth at the confidence she was displaying.

to approach us before looking at the guests

take you out of the

expect to see you by the end of

I do come and go as

the abode your right-hand demon will provide

in my life right now, I would have dropped everything and summoned the princess into my

expecting me

transported out of the tower before I let

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

Kalmerus and ended up in the empty alley just behind the

guilty. I’m a demon, for f*uck’s sake, and the prince of lust. I’m allowed to lust after a female. Or every f*ucking female

I wasn’t doing anything wrong against Patrea. She

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

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

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 same

placed the bouquet behind me before I suppressed the smile that was about to tug

to the flower — if she would like it or

way, and I almost crashed into

too many aisles and bookshelves. The round counter in the middle

Where was she?

you looking for someone or something?” The blonde girl asked

my eyes kept looking around. ”

moment those words left my mouth, I saw a head peeking from one of the shelves on my right, and I saw

where the voice was coming from. I raised my hand

Is she your girlfriend?” The blonde girl

without taking my gaze off the female, who brushed her blouse and pencil skirt with her hands as if there were crumbs on them before walking

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 she gazed up

took you so long?” She

never felt so guilty in the two centuries that I