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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Chapter 86: Buckle Up, Buttercup!

She teased,

brow arching, not following her riddles. “What does that have to do with anything!”

never wrong! Now buckle up, buttercup! I need you to stay strong. I will be back in your arms in no time, and we will fix

I uttered, hating myself for saying it, but it had to

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

faith she had in me through her words

back soon.” Lottie’s sweet voice filtered through my head, making me

wash through the bond, and I knew

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

I just want to help Lilly; she can’t lose her mate too!” Lottie added when I didn’t say anything; my eyes were still locked on my

I snapped and cut the link off,

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

shooting up to see my fist embedded in the side of the elevator; a crack split aggressively in the mirrored panel I had been looking

keep the anger from his voice, as he squeezed our Father

me, clutching Father securely in his arms. I lingered and watched him walk towards the suite that he shared with Ma, but I couldn’t will my

move.

I watched the large form of my brother pause, my Father’s head and feet poking out from

pain that broke my heart; walking in the opposite direction, I waved my hand