Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 86: Buckle Up, Buttercup!

Knox POV

“Knox.. she just needs time.” Kane tried to say, but even I heard how weak it sounded. Looking down at my Father, I tried to imagine just for a moment what Ma was going through; the man in my brother’s arms wasn’t just our Father. He was her mate! And he was gone… potentially at the hands of their son! Me! The pain must be unbearable… I understood why she couldn’t stand to look at me!

pulled my eyes from my Father’s empty gaze, unable to handle the feel of my brother’s pitty–filled eyes on me a second longer; I didn’t deserve their pity! Instead, I looked ahead into the glass panel on the wall, seeing my own reflection, naked and vulnerable, but my skin was free of marks and bruises, clear of any signs of the devastation my brother bore; the only similar thing we shared was the marks we accepted from Lottie.

I wanted to reach out to Lottie and tell her I needed her, but what right did I have to the comfort she offered? Despite Havoc’s whining, I knew she needed the space from us. I had felt her heartbreak through the mate bond back in the hall before Lilly came rushing in; she was suffering just like Kane and I. I got it. My Father was the only positive role model she had ever known, her only protector, and he was gone… I wanted to tell her that she had me and Kane, but it just felt weak, especially coming from the man who had caused her such hurt.

“I love you!” A voice echoed through my head; the familiar sound of my little mate had me relaxing, but I couldn’t help the tears falling from my eyes like some fucker had just turned a bloody tap on.

“You do?” I asked, knowing how pathetic I sounded.

“Of course I do, silly! This wasn’t your fault, Knox, so stop blaming yourself!” She ordered, with more determination than I think I could muster right now.

“You are wrong!” I replied brokenhearted.

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female..” She teased, her tone

brow arching, not following her riddles. “What does that have to do

strong. I will be back in your arms in no time, and we will fix

stay away!” I uttered, hating myself for saying it, but it had to be

Despite the trauma coursing through my veins, I couldn’t help

will!” I laughed, feeling a little better just from talking to her; I could feel the faith she had in me through her words and our bond, and for a moment, I remarked on how she would

I will be back soon.” Lottie’s sweet voice filtered

you?” I asked, feeling a sudden wave of anger wash through the bond, and

I won’t be long.” I hated that she was out there doing this; it should be me trying to find a solution to the bedlam I had. caused. I hadn’t even thought about Lilly and what she must be going through! My eyes drifted into the mirror to Kane behind me, his face sullen and lost in thought as he looked down at my

Lilly; she can’t lose her mate too!” Lottie added when I didn’t say anything; my eyes were still locked on my Father’s vacant

shouldn’t!” I snapped and cut the link

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in the mirror, meeting my blue hues; seeing the chaos in them from Havoc, I couldn’t help but feel a rush of anger bubbling through my body like

the elevator; a crack split aggressively in the mirrored panel I had been looking in, splintering it up through the mirror and distorting my reflection. I pulled my fist back, and the mirrored panel shattered, falling to the floor like

squeezed our Father tighter to his chest as if

bit!” I snapped as the doors opened, stepping out of them with Kane behind me, clutching Father securely in his arms. I lingered and watched

move.

sensing my reluctance, I watched the large form of my brother pause, my Father’s head

and pain that broke my heart; walking in the opposite direction,