Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 69: Wallflower!

I had watched Lilly crave everyone’s attention throughout the years, seeing her thrive in the limelight, wanting all eyes to be on her. Determined in her quest to be the most sought–after female in the pack, she did everything she could to ensure those admiring eyes never drifted elsewhere.

“Because she is a spoilt brat!” Sage laughed. She was right, but she was still my best friend. As much as I hated to admit it, I wish Lilly was standing beside me now! From the dresses Lilly wore at events like this- to the shortest of shorts and revealing tops, combined with how she wore her make–up, she oozed sex appeal

and never failed to be the name on everyone’s lips.

Something I could do with right now as I tried to charm everyone into believing I was good enough for the Alpha twins of this pack! I had always envied her confidence, but never more than now as I felt all those eyes fall upon me; I am confident if I turned now, I would see Lilly’s face glaring at me, hating having the spotlight drift even for a moment from her to me.

But honestly, she could have it! If it weren’t for the men who stood at my side, feeding me their confidence and support, I would not be here; I would be at the back of the hall, happy to be the wallflower I always had been.

“We have you! Whatever happens. We have you!” Knox whispered, his hand.

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finding the base of my back as Kane’s grip on my hand tightened reassuringly. Stiffening in reply, hating that they could feel my nerves. I waited for someone, anyone, to speak and voice their concerns on this bond. A bond I didn’t realise how much I wanted till right now when I faced the possibility of losing it.

There weren’t just the obstacles we knew of that could threaten our union; the boys were well known within our world; their travels and studies abroad had not helped to silence those rumours that were circulating when they left of how ruthless they could be, how impulsive and challenging they were to reign in. I had heard whispers for years that it would take someone special to reign them in! And that was not me! I was a wallflower whose greatest strength was that she was…

Nothing!

I saw so many eyes peeking at me, scrutinising me and trying to work out if I was fit to stand by the boys

“We are fiercely loyal to those we love! You only have to look at how far you are willing to go for our mates and your family to see

I heard my father say as he emerged from beside Alpha Leigh, hist eyes soft, almost compassionate. Something I had

never aimed at me.

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but the grip Kane had on my hand, held me back. Chewing my lip discreetly, I nodded to my mate and pulled my hand from his, stepping towards the man who may have had a part to play in

want to do? Is this YOUR decision?” He asked, his finger trailing over my arm lightly. His words may have been carefully chosen for those. around him, but his meaning was crystal clear to Kane,

picking up on the anger emitting from

me that I hadn’t already worked it out. Lifting my eyes to meet my father’s, I smiled, not wanting to

so did he! Did he genuinely want to come across as a father and Beta who did

today; once you agree to this, there is no going back, Charlotte. You will be setting wheels

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asked angrily through my mind, Kane’s anger rippling through the bond, tearing apart my emotions and making me

Alpha asked, cutting whatever angry rant was about to explode from Kane off. Confusion swam in Alpha’s voice. He was clearly starting to get the impression, I am sure all the others were too, that

were not well suited.