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.”

eyes as he sat

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and fuzzy type,” he muttered. “I can relate to that.” He

the doorway to sit beside him. I had so many questions and

lips. “Three questions, that’s all you get!” He nodded, crossing his legs as he turned to face

moaned, trying to

laughed, slapping his hand away, his eyes lifting to meet mine, filled

caused hesitation to lick up my spine, although it vanished

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

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 a loose cannon and the powers that

reaction.

the Royal family was careful with whom they aligned themselves, so I was not stupid enough to think they hadn’t vetted Alpha Leigh, his pack, and my mates before agreeing to the

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

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

occasionally but were never close to them or anyone else; it was

pathetic for men as vivacious and sweet as these three. Chase’s finger fell on my lips to

for him to continue.

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.”