Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 124: Your Highness!

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Lottie POV

“Comfy?” I asked as I walked out of the bathroom to see Chase sprawled out on bed. I hadn’t even had a chance to sleep in it yet, so his bloodied shoes resting on the comforter had a nerve twitching in my eye.

“Not really; I prefer feather down.” He shrugged like the wind–up merchant I knew him to be.

“Aw, sorry, Princess, but it wasn’t meant for your delicate ass; it’s for my mates and me. And we like it hard.” I teased playfully, wanting to drop my mates into conversation.

“Gross.” He grunted, a shiver running down his spine.

“Hey, you started it!” I winked, leaning up the door frame to watch him.

“Whatever.” He laughed, nodding to me, the sound making the muscles in my body relax instantly. But it didn’t stop my eyes from noting the way he looked at me. There was no desire in his stare, no lust or craving; it was purely platonic. Which was somewhat reassuring, but I knew I needed to broach the subject with him, just to make sure we were on the same page and to soothe Sage’s nerves.

“How do you feel about impending motherhood?” he asked, his lips twisting

into a smirk.

“Fine.” I fibbed, but given the way his lips curled further, he knew I was lying.

“What do you want me to say?” I shrugged, crossing my arms over my chest. “That I am nervous; scared shitless even because I never exactly had a family that gave a shit, and I am worried I will fuck my kids up.”

covered it.” Chase smiled, but it didn’t quite reach his eyes as he sat up, hanging his feet over the edge of the

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muttered. “I can relate to that.” He nodded, a long breath leaving his

sit beside him. I had so many questions and hoped that if I

“Three questions, that’s all you get!” He nodded, crossing his legs as he turned to face me. My eyes dropped to the bloody mark his shoes left on my bed, a brow arching as I raised them to

trying to rub the mark off, only

laughed, slapping his hand away, his eyes lifting to meet mine, filled with fake hurt as he cradled

the last word caused hesitation to lick up my spine, although it vanished quickly,

push through my feelings to make the

has a reputation as a loose cannon and the powers that be wanted to confirm Kane could

reaction.

I was not stupid enough to think they hadn’t vetted Alpha Leigh, his pack, and my mates before agreeing to the match. Nodding, I pursed my lips, wanting to confirm my theory that the Royals had hired the Sparrow Brothers, but knowing that would be a

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had some history with my mates for them to choose you three.” I asked, pursing my lips as I watched him sit back against the headboard and eye

eye let me know ! was right. Letting out a laugh when I refused to change my question,

have met occasionally but were never

spinning with sadness because that sounded lonely, isolating and honestly rather pathetic for men as vivacious and sweet as these three. Chase’s finger fell

for him to continue.

told you, we never had a loving upbringing. Liam, Adam, and I are the bastard children of the Royals.” He shared sincerity, lacing his tone as he shrugged, trying to act unbothered. However, I could see the pain swimming in his eyes. “We were raised to protect

costs.”