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.

hadn’t even known

of my unborn child as if it were a trivial detail and requesting I hand her

hands.

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, their

to god!” Astaroth laughed into my mind.

to move and be a comfort to my mates. I sucked down the remaining bit of air my lungs could handle, seeing

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

gasped, finally finding my voice as my eyes found Chase lying motionless on the

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wielded. His strength was incomprehensible, his influence undeniable. And in the midst of the chaos, I found myself

Why her when he clearly had so

a whisper. But amid the chaos, my question was lost, drowned out by the clash of flesh hitting flesh,

muscle. It was

Astaroth’s offer. Was he my daughter’s one–day mate? Because he sure as hell was going to a lot of trouble to

there was some hope of bargaining with the devil

her to reject him, refuse his advances!” I screamed through mindlink

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1. widened with the first trace of hope, seeing Kane freeze a

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

her choice!” Astaroth protested into the buzzing space of my mind, as if Knox and Kane were not

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

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