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 hair was flamed red and orange, ending up to her ass. She’s wearing a sheer silver gown that gave

as I stood up, and I met Arturos’ gaze. The king flashed me a smug

her allure on me. She had a

me, but my eyes were searching for the amber eyes that were staring at me the

I felt f*ucking guilty for even looking

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

not cordially paid respect to your rise to power. So I decided it was better to pay you a private

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

her hand directly in front of me.

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. Let me know if there

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

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

his female that he let

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

in other kingdoms, and I took pleasure in them.

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

even before I could think. Lust was taking charge of my mind, and I had no

do for now. I’m sure sooner or later, I would find a way to gain an invitation

at the confidence she was displaying.

and motioned for Dorion to approach us

Dorion take you out of the tower as I needed to

expect to see you by the end of the cycle?]

come and

free to visit me in the abode your right-hand demon will

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

was expecting

of my throne room and transported out of the tower before I let

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

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

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

myself that I wasn’t doing anything wrong against Patrea. She knew who

walked toward the elevator, but before the door closed, I saw a man carrying

clouded it with enchantment before I made a

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

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

flower — if she

hair and glasses blocked my way, and I almost

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

Where was she?

you looking for someone or something?” The blonde girl

eyes kept looking around.

on my right, and I saw Patrea’s eyes widen as she shifted her gaze between me and the flowers in my

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

your girlfriend?” The blonde

brushed her blouse and pencil skirt with her hands

time her eyes were on Patrea. Her body jolted up as if she was too

beautiful,” I tilted my head down and met her

long?”

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