Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 135: Always A Loophole

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Lottie POV

I stood in the heart of the demonic world, surrounded by the eerie beauty of the cathedral. It felt like time itself had paused within its gothic walls. My nerves pri ckled beneath my skin, but I couldn’t deny the strange allure of the place- or the demon who lurked in the realm.

Then, I heard his voice behind me, clenching my jaw, I fought the surge of hatred that coursed through me and turned to face him, Astaroth, the demon who had caused so much pain. The memory of leaving Chase behind on that hilltop to heal alone twisted my gut with guilt.

“What do you want?” I demanded, my voice tinged with. bitterness. I felt my gut twist with anxiety when he didn’t respond immediately, instead striding up to the altar with an unsettling grace. He hoisted himself onto it, his gaze fixed on me with an intensity that made my skin crawl.

Astaroth’s appearance shifted in front of my eyes, from a casual hoodie and jeans to an expensive suit that oozed

sophistication. His tie matched the deep red of the pinstripes, and for a moment, I almost forgot the darkness that lurked within him and mistook him for a gentleman.

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“I want to help you with your little Moon Goddess dilemma.” he finally replied, his voice smooth and unsettling.

“How?” I asked, my worry bubbling beneath the surface. I knew I shouldn’t entertain his offer, but desperation gnawed at me. Time was running out, and the looming decision hung heavy over my head. My hand rested on my flat stomach as I wondered if I could

give up the two lives that I held inside of me.

“There is always a loophole, I believe the terms of her deal where you give up your fated mate’s, or your children… correct?” he asked, his eyes searching mine.

“Two bonds of the heart!” he added with a wink when I didn’t

speak. Licking my dry lips I nodded.

“Well there we go, you give up your fated mate bond.” He expressed, resting his elbows on his knees as he looked at me with intrigue that made me uncomfortable; like I was standing before him naked and he could see my vulnerability.

“That. Is. Not. An. Option.” I barked, shaking my head slowly.

popping wide as I glared at him unable to fathom how he thought I would ever agree to such a

family and those that you love!” I insisted his lips twisting into a smirk that made

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me, my lips thinning into a hate-filled line while my eyes bored into him,

anything about abandoning them? I just said you should sacrifice the

still seething. I hadn’t wanted to leave Chase but he had given me no

in more of a statement than a question. I arched my brow and processed his words, confusion weighing heavy on me. When I didn’t speak he continued. “Second chance, Chosen

point?” I asked, growing irritated with

said nothing about a second chance bond. And I don’t know if you have noticed but those baboons of yours are hardly going to be out there looking for another mate while you still draw breath. Even

not baboons!” I interjected to hide

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he had come up with a way through all this cra p, with something

announced, making me still at the cold reminder

him to continue.

is in place until death or rejection… and once you have rejected them, a new mate will be generated. And I have a feeling after the way your mates insulted the moon goddess,

my place.” I snapped, my lips curled over my teeth at the idea

For always!

use my powers to make her think that you have rejected them and stop any other bonds from springing

never do that!” I interrupted him, which earned

have to be creative and

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will be satisfied with your sacrifice and the babies will be safe! Then and only then, will I lift the illusion and let a bond snap back in place.” he smiled,

but my tone betrayed me, and given the curve to his lips he knew that and that I was considering his

admitted with a shrug his eyes trailing over