Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 130: The Power Of Desperation!

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Lottie POV

I stood amidst the swirling darkness of the demonic realm, the air thick with the stench of sulphur and despair. Before me loomed Astaroth, his eyes drifting over his land to a gothic cathedral, its red marble structure, a stark contrast against the blackened sky. Lightning crackled ominously, casting eerie shadows that danced across the barren landscape.

This was Hell.

My heart pounded in my chest as I realised Chase had followed me through the portal. Anger flared within me, mixing with a deep sense of concern for his safety. Why did he have to be so reckless?

“What are you doing here?” I snapped, my voice laced with frustration as I turned to face him, my lips pulling tightly together watching him land a few feet in front of me with grace I could only wish for. Chase met my gaze, determination shining in his eyes despite the danger surrounding us.

“I couldn’t just let you face this alone, Lottie,” he declared firmly, his tone unwavering. “You’re my family now. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you safe.” Family? Did he really consider me his kin? His words touched something deep within me, stirring emotions I wasn’t quite ready to confront, I wanted to be angry with him for risking so much, but his sincerity made it hard to stay mad. Still, I couldn’t ignore the fear gnawing at the edges of my mind.

“You idiot,” I muttered, shaking my head.

“Love ya too, your Highness.”

“You don’t understand what I am up against.” I whispered my eyes lifted to meet the red eyes of Astaroth who was watching us with intrigue as he stepped back a little, but I wasn’t stupid enough to think it was because our new guest had intimated him. He was giving Chase a little rope, in the hopes he hung himself.

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the warmth of his touch, a welcome surprise in a world that seemed to thrive on misery. I reached out through the bond to my mates, hoping to sense

realm, your powers are useless.” Astaroth watched us with his eerie red eyes, a smirk playing at the corners of his lips as he observed our exchange, stepping closer to us with a smoothness that had me nervous. “Scared Honey?”

my earlier threat if you touch her!” he announced, his voice steady despite the danger looming around

a cruel grin as he raised a hand, dark energy crackling around his fingertips

voice dripping with malice. “There

agony while Astaroth twisted his body, snapping bones at unnatural angles before pinning him to a jagged rock. The sound of Chase’s cries echoed

him anymore.” I pleaded with the soulless creature. Astaroth regarded me with a sinister gleam in his crimson eyes, his lips curling into a cruel

but only if you

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demon before me. How could he go to such extreme and unnecessary lengths

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you back at the pack house,” I spat, my voice tinged with bitterness. “Once I was beside my mates and had them at my side, I would have heard you! You didn’t have to do this.”

in that?” he

words flying from

on the beast who was threatening my friends, my family and my mates and pursed my lips. “Now, do you agree to follow me into the cathedral and listen to what I have

for a moment, torn between my desire to save Chase while satisfying the gnawing curiosity to hear what Astaroth wanted from me and the unnatural

Lottie!” Chase screamed through a rough breath from behind me, turning, my eyes met

are you’doing to him?” I screamed, turning back to look at Astaroth who was pretending to pick dirt out

seconds left before… poof dead!” He winked at

as death loomed over him, when his body was racked with unbearable pain he fought for me! For my

pups if you are dead, can you

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