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.

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

her as I stood up, and I met Arturos’ gaze. The king flashed

Nyneve was using her allure on

my eyes were

f*ucking guilty for even looking

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

your rise to power. So I decided it was better to

point. I was not born for pleasantries, and unlike him, I disliked

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

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 if there is something we should

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

daughter could provide you tenfold

he let me f*uck more than

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

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

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 staying. Other than

was taking

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

wicked smirk tugged on my mouth at the

and motioned for Dorion to approach us before looking

had to let Dorion take you out of the tower as I

see you by the end

see. I do come

me in the abode your right-hand demon will provide for

f*ucking idea what to say. If Patrea was not in my life right now, I would

Patrea was expecting me to see

throne room and transported

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

away from Kalmerus and ended up in the

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

doing anything wrong against Patrea. She knew who I was and what I was made

I saw a man carrying a bouquet

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

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 thing appear in my hands, except I chose lighter

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

wanted to see her reaction to the flower — if she would

blocked my way, and I

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

Where was she?

someone or something?” The

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

the shelves on my right, and I

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

she your girlfriend?” The blonde girl

nodded my head without taking my gaze off the female, who brushed her blouse and pencil skirt with her

Patrea. Her body jolted up as if she was too giddy before she turned around and left me in peace with my

met

you so long?”

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