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.”

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

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doesn’t exactly seem like the warm and fuzzy type,” he muttered. “I

him. I had so many questions and hoped that if I let him

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

He moaned, trying to rub the mark off, only to make

his eyes lifting to meet mine, filled with fake hurt as he

dragged out the last word caused hesitation to lick up

meet Knox and Kane?” I asked, deciding to push through my feelings to make the most of his offer and ask the questions that

I were hired to befriend them when Sebastian shared his plans to align himself with the Maddox family. They wanted to ensure that brothers would not be too much trouble; Knox has a reputation as

reaction.

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

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family pick you, Liam and Adam? You must have had some history with my mates for them to choose you three.” I asked, pursing

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

of similar age to the twins. We have met occasionally but were never close to them

sounded lonely, isolating and honestly rather pathetic for men as vivacious and sweet as these three. Chase’s finger fell on my lips to silence me. Pouting under it, I

for him to continue.

bastard children of the Royals.” He shared sincerity, lacing his tone as he shrugged, trying

costs.”