Beneath Her Darkness: The Alpha's Little Demon by Cassandra M novel Chapter 203

BRAVING THE DARKNESS: One Night With The Demon King

BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha’s Little Demon Book 2

Chapter 50 – The Gift (LUCIUS)

His eyes blazed red, and I saw confusion flit through them, but it was gone in seconds. “Tell me what you want, Lucius.”

“I want you to break Lucien’s curse on Patrea’s, linking my bloodline to be fatal for her. Including the nightmares she was having.”

“Are you afraid you will kill your queen?”

“Not me, Hades. I will kill myself first before I even think of that. But I have hundreds of siblings and quite a number of offspring, making each one a danger for my queen.”

“Are you sure about this? Don’t you want an heir, Lucius? Like the one Lucija has?”

“What will I do with an heir if I don’t have Patrea anymore?” I asked back.

“Do you know how much Patrea wants to give you a child? Don’t you want to give her something her heart desires?”

“Her life is far more important to me than a child.”

“You are being selfish. You wanted her alive for yourself, but what about your queen? Doesn’t she deserve to have what she wants?”

“I’m a demon, Hades. Let me be selfish.”

His laughter echoed around us, and I was slowly losing my stance. I would give everything to Patrea, even my own life, but did she want a child? Was it because it was what I wanted?

Would she hate me if she found out I wished for her life instead of the child?

But Patrea was not a selfish female. She would never hate me for wanting her alive. Didn’t she fight and abandon her own realm to be with me? So, she could spend more time with me?

“Do you need more time to think?”

Hades interrupted me from my thoughts. “No. My wish is final.”

“I will think about it.” He answered.

“You can’t do that. You owed me that wish.”

“Did you forget who you were speaking with, Lucius?”

“You can’t just back down on something you promise to give. I knew you could do i t, as your demon performed the curse.”

“I said I would think about it.”

“How long should I wait before I can get your approval?”

“I don’t know. Now leave my presence, King of Kalmerus. I had another demon to deal with.”

He was dismissing me without any clarity on my request. I needed it to take effect as Patrea’s life might be in danger once the rumor spread that I already had a queen. “I just want to know when I will know…” I was not able to finish my question when my body was sucked into limbo and I landed in my chamber.

I cursed loudly as my hands began shooting fire everywhere before I could stop myself.

I had just destroyed a couch.

“Fuck!” I hissed before disappearing and appearing in the dungeon. I asked for the prisoner that was due to be punished next before unleashing my demon.

I needed to let my anger out. I didn’t want to face Patrea while I was still upset and furious with Hades, or my emotions would betray me. I didn’t want her to ask because I knew I could never lie to her.

PATREA.

I asked Lucy and Althea to give me a moment, as I wanted a moment with Hades. I thought Lucy would object, but she simply told me to make sure I would not stay there for a long time, as Lucius might freak out and blast her if he found out I went there on my own. To which I agreed.

I immediately called for Hades the moment I entered the bedroom I usually occupied whenever I was here.

I had been calling for him for quite some time, but there was still nothing.

Until I finally give up. Maybe I was not that important in his eyes to be prioritized like Lucius wanted me to believe.

Of course, I was not a full demon. There were other demons that he obviously favored that needed his attention.

With slumped shoulders, I walked toward the door, but before I could touch the door knob, my body was sucked into limbo, and my foot landed on solid ground, but I almost lost my footing as I was not prepared to be transported.

I straightened my posture, and it was only then that I saw Hades sitting on what must be his throne, looking intently at me.

I tipped my head down before I acknowledged him. “King Hades, thank you for your time.”

“Pardon if I made you wait, Queen Patrea. There was a persistent demon before you that I was attending to.” He explained. “Oh, I hope I didn’t cut your conversation short.”

Hades’ laughter echoed around us before he shook his head. “I was glad you summoned me, as I have a reason to throw him out.”

“Oh…” I had no idea how to answer that. “I believe you wanted something from me.” He added.

“Yes, King Hades. I’m here to take the gift you generously offered me.”

“Are you asking for Lucien’s curse to be lifted up? So, Lucius’ blood will no longer pose a threat to you?”