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.

ending up to her ass. She’s wearing a sheer silver gown that gave me a glimpse of

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

was using her allure on me. She

appearance awakened the prince of lust in me, but my eyes were searching for the amber

I felt f*ucking guilty for

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

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

want?] I went straight to the point. I was not born for pleasantries,

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

gaze between her and her father. [I

my king. I wanted to get

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

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

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

and I took pleasure in them. So, if

able 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

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

on Nyneve’s red lips before her eyes blazed red. [That would do for now. I’m sure sooner or later, I would find a way to gain an invitation to your tower,

mouth at the confidence she was

my head and motioned for Dorion to approach us before looking at

of the tower as I needed to

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

shall see. I do come and go as I

me in the abode your

was not in my life right

was expecting me

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

but at the moment, I felt like being born with this ability

Kalmerus and ended up in the empty alley just behind the building where

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

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

before the door closed, I saw a man carrying a bouquet of flowers

just my eyes, clouded it with enchantment before I made a bouquet

idea what flowers or colors she liked, but I heard her say at Lucija’s birthday dinner that she thought the roses Lucija got from Adan were beautiful. So

it stopped on the third floor, and I placed the bouquet behind me

flower — if

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 around

many aisles and bookshelves. The round counter in the middle of the library

Where was she?

or something?” The blonde girl

eyes kept looking around. ”

moment those words left my mouth, I saw a head peeking from one of the shelves on my right, and I saw

heard my voice, making her look where the voice was

girlfriend?” The blonde

female, who brushed her blouse and pencil skirt with her hands as if there were crumbs on them before

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

down and met

so long?” She asked, feigning a

had never felt so guilty in