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

stood up, and I met Arturos’ gaze. The king flashed me a smug smirk, he probably felt my

her allure

my eyes were searching

felt f*ucking guilty

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

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

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

I was done before shifting my gaze between her

to stay within your tower, my king. I wanted to

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

he let

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

I took pleasure in them. So, if you would allow, my king, it will be an honor to be

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 that, I couldn’t offer

before I could think. Lust was taking charge of my mind,

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

on my mouth at the confidence she was displaying.

head and motioned for Dorion to approach us before looking at

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

by

do come and

the abode

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

Patrea was expecting me

my throne room and transported out of the

prince of lust, but at the moment, I felt like

in the empty alley just behind the building where

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

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

carrying

inside the elevator and, with just 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

elevator door pinged when it stopped on the third floor, and I placed the bouquet behind me before I suppressed the smile that was about to

to the flower — if she would

with?” A tall female with blonde hair and glasses blocked my way, and I almost crashed

round counter in the middle of the library where I assumed she was

Where was she?

someone or something?”

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

saw a head peeking from one of the shelves on my right, and I saw Patrea’s eyes widen as

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

your girlfriend?” The

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

gorgeous, 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

tilted my head down and met her

took you so long?” She

had never felt so guilty in the