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.

ago, I hadn’t even known

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

hands.

find my voice. I stumbled backwards, my gaze darting between Knox and Kane. They were already on the verge of exploding, their fists clenched, their jaws tight with fury. I knew I needed to say something to defuse this situation. Or pray to the Moon Goddess who

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

comfort to my mates. I sucked down the remaining bit of air my lungs could handle, seeing Knox and Kane lung

seen Astaroth throw Chase around like a ragdoll with a simple

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

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

my daughter? Why her when he clearly had so

finally managed to choke out, my voice was barely above a whisper. But amid the chaos, my question was lost, drowned out

while Knox pummelled him with punch after punch of solid muscle. It was a brutal attack, and one I knew Astaroth was allowing to happen–further proof of his sick and

I screamed as the battle raged 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

there was some hope

to reject him, refuse his advances!” I screamed through mindlink to my mates, hoping they could

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140: A Bargain With

1. the first trace of hope, seeing Kane freeze

nature, the 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,

space of my mind, as if Knox

shiver race down my spine, sending

muttering a soft ‘no‘ under my breath 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