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.

and orange, ending up to her ass.

and I met Arturos’ gaze. The king flashed me a

was using her allure on me.

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

felt f*ucking guilty

never part of my vocabulary until today. [King Lucius of Kalmerus,] King Arturos acknowledged as he stopped a few feet

your rise to power. So I decided it was better

I went straight to the point. I was not

in front

was done before shifting my gaze between her and her father. [I didn’t have much time to spare at the moment. Let me

my king. I

with, Calapressa, I believed my daughter could provide

hiked up. Calepressa was his female that he let me f*uck more than a couple

would decline as I don’t spend time in Kalmerus as much as I would

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

I have to decline a place in the tower. Especially when I’m not around. I’m sure

out of my mouth even before I could think. Lust was taking charge of my mind, and I had no room to take

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

tugged on my mouth at the confidence she was displaying. [We

my head and motioned for Dorion to approach us

let Dorion take you out of the

see you by the end

I do come and go as

me in the abode your

had no f*ucking idea what to say. If Patrea was not in my

Patrea was expecting me to see

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

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

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

demon, for f*uck’s sake,

was trying to convince myself that I wasn’t doing anything wrong against Patrea. She knew who I was and what I

carrying a bouquet of flowers

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

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 colors than what Lucija

bouquet behind me before I suppressed

flower — if

there anything I can help you with?” A tall female with blonde hair and glasses blocked my way, and I almost

in the middle of the

Where was she?

looking for someone or something?” The blonde girl asked

as my eyes kept looking around. ” I’m

moment 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 flowers

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

your girlfriend?”

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

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

down and met her smiling face as she gazed

took you so long?”

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