Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 140: A Bargain With Chaos

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Lottie POV

As Astaroth’s words hung in the air, a chill swept through me, freezing my thoughts in place. ‘I want your daughter.‘ The very idea seemed absurd, impossible even. Yet, there he sat atop the altar, the picture of innocence, as if he hadn’t just demanded my firstborn. His crimson eyes burned with an unsettling intensity, his offer dangling before us like a forbidden fruit.

I glanced over at Knox and Kane, my mates, never needing the

reassurance of the mate bond more than I did at this moment.

Their faces mirrored my shock, their expressions a mixture of disbelief and rage- something I understood.

How could we possibly trust a demon? Even if he claimed to be

on our side!

But then, amidst the whirlwind of emotions, Astaroth’s next words sliced through my turmoil like a knife.

“I will be her mate!” he murmured, his voice a sinister whisper in the depths of this hell–like world, “So, you see… I ask that your promise her to me when the time comes.”

“Not a chance!” Kane spat the words, bouncing around the

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room like an angry wasp.

mind, sending shivers down my spine. A day ago, I hadn’t even known I was pregnant, let

of my unborn child as if it were a trivial

hands.

Knox demanded when I was unable to find my voice. I stumbled backwards, my gaze darting between Knox and Kane. They were already on the verge of exploding,

would be better praying to god!” Astaroth laughed into my mind. “Because I am not joking. I need

the words to answer or force my body to move and be a comfort to my mates. I sucked down the remaining bit of

over me because I had seen Astaroth throw Chase around like a ragdoll with a simple flick of his wrist. I

like this!” I gasped, finally finding my voice as my

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A Bargain

his influence undeniable. And in the midst of the chaos, I found myself grappling with a single, haunting

daughter? Why her when he clearly had so much

finally managed to choke out, my voice was barely above a whisper. But amid the chaos, my question was lost, drowned out by the clash of flesh hitting flesh, bones breaking and the

of solid muscle. It was a brutal attack, and one I knew Astaroth was allowing to happen–further proof of his sick

on. I couldn’t help but wonder if there was any truth to Astaroth’s offer. Was he my daughter’s one–day mate? Because he sure as hell was going to

some hope of

every possibility we can get her to reject him, refuse his advances!” I screamed through mindlink to my mates, hoping they could

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evil that resided in the very foundation of his bones, we can guide her. Help her to make the right choice! IF he really is her mate!” I added, but, Kane had already joined his brother, the pair taking it in turns to punch a bloodied and battered Astaroth to the ground. Shattering any hope I had that I could reach

the buzzing space of my

allow her to make her own mind up, you do not stand in her way.” As Astaroth’s chilling words echoed in my head, I felt a shiver race down my spine, sending icy tendrils of fear snaking through my veins. The notion that our daughter held the key to his future happiness seemed unfathomable, yet there was an undeniable truth lingering in the depths of my mind, a

while I instinctively placed a protective hand over my stomach as if shielding our unborn child from his sinister intentions. Tears welled up in my eyes as I glanced desperately at Knox and Kane, silently pleading for support, for a shred of hope in this dark