BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha's Little Demon by Cassandra M

I was right. It was only a matter of time before he would come for her the moment he felt a descendant’s soul disconnect from him.

But I was sure Nyneve meant nothing to him, and he perhaps just wanted a reason to take my kingdom.

I didn’t say anything and just kept staring at my second-in-command. I wanted to tell him to just let King Arturos destroy Kalmerus. Maybe it was the right time to just succumb and let my own life perish.

I had nothing to keep fighting for, nothing to live for.

‘You’re f*uc*king stupid if you just let him destroy your kingdom!’ Lucija’s words rang in my head.

She could read me.

But I kept my silence. I felt numb.

Lucija stepped forward, and Dorian’s attention went to her.

“Prepare your demon guards, but make sure that the tower is fully secured. We will meet you in a quarter of an hour outside of this tower. Prepare to fight for Kalmerus. But I want your strongest warrior to remain here and guard Lucius’ chamber. Now, move!” She ordered in one breath, her voice lacing with authority while her eyes were blazing red.

Dorian’s gaze went back to me, asking for approval, and I just nodded my head.

His eyes then returned to Lucija before he tipped his head down to her. “I will prepare our demons for battle, Princess Lucija. See you in a quarter of an hour.”

He didn’t wait for any response before he vanished in front of us, followed by Gargon and the rest of the demon guards behind them.

“Lucius, look at me.” Lucija stood in front of me the moment all of them disappeared, her hands clutching my arms tightly. “You need to get yourself together and fight for Kalmerus.”

“They can take it,” I said in a low, defeated voice. “If they take Kalmerus, just think of what Arturos will do with Patrea’s body.”

“I will take her away from here.”

where will you go? This is the best place for you and for Patrea at the moment. Her heart is beating, Lucius. She’s fighting to stay alive, and the best you can do is make sure she will wake

doesn’t wake up? What if she dies? “Tears trickled down my face again as I stared at Lucija. She was centuries younger, but at the moment, she was

word, Lucius. Whatever you decide after this, I will let you. But this kingdom needs you now.

and stopped myself from tearing

me?” I asked her,

am. And Adan too.” She

Patrea?” I asked

I have a wolf and a strong witch with me. We will find

your life,” I told him as I turned around

He added before he extended his hand for

as we shook hands,

you still have the coin Patrea gave you?” Lucy

my pocket,” he answered before he slid his hand into his back pocket and showed

it got to him, but I didn’t care

if you need help or if something changes in Patrea’s condition. Do not

coin tightly and nodded

walked past him and went back to my bedroom. I asked Althea to allow

still see the anger and pain in her eyes, but she didn’t say

at me. I did

eyes wander over her body. They had dressed her in a long black dress. But I wish they had chosen a different color, but maybe it was a color that perfectly described how Lucija and Althea

her gently before I whispered another ‘I love you’ in her

and turned around to find Stone and Lucija already in their demon forms, ready for the impending attack. My heart and mind were still not on it, but I had a duty to fulfill. I

leaving Althea and Blade to look after Patrea. I cast a strong protective shield on my room before I

our bodies to the outside of the tower, where several

its seal to distribute the remaining energy to everyone who would go

energy had been transferred, my demons roared, and I willed for my body to be raised in the air, letting the golden mark in

e protexeremos a Kalmerus esta noite. Non se debe dar piedade aos demos que queren destruir o reino que construimos co noso propio sangue. Tueamus Kalmerus et futuram reginam

tonight! No mercy should be given to demons who want to destroy the

to explain further, as I knew everyone in my kingdom had been aware of Patrea’s presence in my life before I flashed them an image of her in my bed,

around us as the ground shook with

for our Queen!] My demons bellowed, and with a nod of my head,

warning and transported my whole battalion to the border, where King Arturos

do you need from my kingdom?] I asked King Arturos the moment I appeared at my side

between us, but we both knew that in split seconds, with our demon powers, we would be able to reach each other’s

daughter’s body, or your kingdom will

She knew what she was getting into when she stepped inside Kalmerus and threatened my