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.

to fathom how he thought I would

just abandon family and those that you love!” I insisted his

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a hate-filled line while my eyes bored into

shrug. “Who said anything about abandoning them? I just said you should sacrifice the fated mate bond. That is what you

I hadn’t wanted to leave Chase

and processed his words, confusion weighing heavy on me. When I didn’t speak he continued. “Second chance, Chosen mates, Contracted mates, Twin

point?” I asked, growing irritated

hardly going to be out

baboons!” I interjected to hide the truth

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pis sed off at the fact he had come up with a way through all this

announced, making me still at the cold reminder he could

him to continue.

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, that mate would be on the sidelines waiting to take her place as their mate and Luna or… well you get the gist of what I am

over my teeth at the idea of

For always!

use my powers to make her think that you

would never do that!” I interrupted him, which earned me a sigh of

will have to be creative and make it

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is ‘broken,’ the moon goddess 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, like he wasn’t asking me to trust him-

to his lips he knew that and that I was considering his offer. “How am I meant to trust that you will keep

eyes trailing over my features and for a minute l thought I saw regret dance