Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Mike POV

"No." I muttered through a bruised and cut lip, hearing the voice of the demon from the hallway. "Don't listen to him." I tried to say, but even I could hear how mumbled and broken it sounded. I attempted to open my eyes but struggled and knew instantly the blonde-haired fucker had swollen my lids closed. "How did you get in here?" One of the Alphas asked; I suspected it was the one I had watched beat Anthony almost to a pulp.

"Does it matter? I can help," The demon replied. I could hear the smile in his voice even if I couldn't see it.

"You have helped enough!" Kane's voice cut through the air, anger crackling off his tone like thunder off a cliff top. Without my eyesight, my other senses had heightened, and I could smell the death and corruption infecting the air from the demonic presence in the room. How had I not noticed that earlier?

"Hear me, Kane Maddox, if I wanted you or your brother dead, you would be. I simply wanted some pre-show entertainment. So if you don't mind, I would like to skip the whole dick-measuring part of this exchange and get to the damn point." I heard the demon spew from his poisoned lips. Given how the air changed around us, the twins were less than impressed with the attitude rolling off the demon.

"See, now, was that so hard?" He asked; I couldn't help but note that Knox's usual cocky attitude was gone.

"Get to the point, filth." Kane growled, the floor creaking under someone's footsteps.

"It won't work because the moon goddess has linked the deal to the bloodlines. Your father and her.. cousin... Is that right?" The demon asked, my mind whirling with confusion. What deal with their father? Does this mean Alpha is alive? If so, does he know what happened? Who was behind the attack?

my dry throat as panic settled at the

you made, Kane?" Liam's shocked voice erupted into the room. When no response came, a scoff left

Royals, the deal will be rejected." The smugness cutting each of his words had my lips pulling tightly into what I hoped resembled a smirk. I

ask, his voice devoid of emotion and all business like the standard for an

I can smell the magic weaving

although a tinge of anger clung to

the amusement in his voice. I wanted to reply but knew he was trying to bait me and I couldn't trust

my help." The demon laughed into the small room, a growl emitting

you help me?" I asked the demon as he continued to taunt Knox and Kane, my head pounding so much the voices of those around me floated away; I couldn't keep up with their conversation and the feeling of the demon floating around my head and had no choice but to pick one

can heal." He admitted, hope finally slipping back into my bones. I had thought I would die in this room, but if I had my

for a price!." The demon chuckled

will it cost me?" I asked internally, but did it matter? I

the coming months, I will approach you for a favour, and you will agree

replied flippantly, a deep, spine-chilling chuckle exploding into my mind, confirming he had heard me. The fear washed away when instantly I felt my body strengthen, a bond snapping back into place as my body relaxed, alerting me to Flint's return. I wanted to scream with relief, jump up and tell those in the room to go fuck themselves, but I knew better than to play