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.”

would have covered it.” Chase smiled, but it didn’t quite reach his eyes as he sat up, hanging

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exactly seem like the warm and fuzzy type,” he muttered. “I

so many questions and hoped that if I let

me out of the corner of his eye, a smile teasing his lips. “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

it’s just a little blood.” He moaned, trying to rub the mark off, only

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

to lick

push through my feelings to make the most of his offer

trouble; Knox has a reputation as a loose cannon and the powers that be wanted to confirm Kane could keep him under control.” Chase. admitted freely, his fingers fiddling with the laces of his shoes as he watched

reaction.

so 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,

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must have 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

us,” he stated, but the twitch in his eye let me know !

the twins. We have met occasionally but were never close to them or anyone

pathetic for men as vivacious and sweet

for him to continue.

shrugged, trying to act unbothered. However, I could see the pain swimming in his eyes. “We were raised to protect the family line, reputation, and each full–blooded

costs.”