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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130: The Power Of

through the bond to my mates, hoping to sense their presence and find some solace in their familiar minds. But there was nothing. Panic clawed at my

at the corners of his lips as he observed our exchange, stepping closer to us with a smoothness that had me nervous. “Scared Honey?” He mocked as I bristled at the softness of his words, my fists clenching at my

earlier threat if you touch

snarled, his lips widened into a cruel grin as he raised a hand, dark

his voice dripping with malice. “There are consequences for insulting

the sight of Chase screaming in 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

Please, stop!” I begged, my voice trembling with dread and desperation. “Please, don’t hurt him anymore.” I pleaded with the soulless creature. Astaroth regarded me with a sinister gleam in his crimson eyes,

“Very well, little wolf. I’ll ease his pain, but only if you agree to hear me out.” I shook my head in disbelief, anger simmering beneath

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the demon before me. How could he go to

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spat, my voice tinged with bitterness. “Once I was beside my mates and had them at

the fun in that?” he

words flying

as if to prove his point his fingers moved and the air filled with the brutal sound of Chase’s cries. I kept my eyes on the beast who was threatening my friends, my family and my mates and pursed my lips.

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 need I had to defy him just because I could. Chase’s screams echoed in the background,

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

to look at

His wolf has maybe 60 seconds left before… poof dead!” He winked at me like this was all

my new friend with unwavering respect, even now as death loomed over him, when his body was racked with unbearable pain he fought for me! For my life and

well be godfather to my pups if you are dead, can you now!”

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