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.

Nyneve 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

I 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. She had a

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

felt f*ucking guilty

Arturos acknowledged as he

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

do you want?] I went straight to the point. I was not born for pleasantries, and unlike him, I disliked

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

gaze

be allowed to stay within your tower, my king. I

daughter could provide you tenfold what she did.] Arturos arrogantly

he let me f*uck more

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

were incomparable to those in other kingdoms, and I took pleasure in them. So, if

place in the tower. Especially when I’m not around. I’m sure Dorion, my right-hand demon, can find a place

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

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

mouth at the confidence she was displaying. [We will see

head and motioned for Dorion to approach us before looking at the guests in front of

let Dorion take you out of the tower as I needed to be somewhere at the

I expect to see you by

shall see. I do come and go as

the abode your right-hand demon will provide

say. If Patrea was not in my life right now, I

expecting me

transported out of the tower before I let the heat

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

in the empty

my head. I should not feel guilty. I’m a demon, for f*uck’s

I wasn’t doing anything wrong against Patrea. She knew who I was and what I

saw a man carrying a bouquet of flowers

my eyes, clouded it with enchantment before I

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 thing appear in my hands, except I chose

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

to see her reaction to the flower —

there anything I can help you with?” A tall female with blonde hair and glasses blocked my way, and I almost crashed into hers as my eyes were already roaming

aisles and bookshelves. The round counter in the middle of the library where I assumed she was stationed, was empty of

Where was she?

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

looking around. ”

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

the voice was

Is she your girlfriend?”

taking my gaze off the female, who brushed her blouse and pencil skirt with her hands as if there were

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 head down and met her smiling face as she gazed up at

you so long?”

guilty in the two centuries that I was alive as