Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Lottie POV

As I materialised in Astaroth's demonic dimension, a chill crept through my veins, sending shivers cascading down my spine. The very essence of the realm seemed to writhe and twist, morphing and contorting in a grotesque dance around me. Panic clawed at my chest, threatening to consume me whole, as I frantically searched for any semblance of escape.

"Charlotte!"

"Kitty!"

Amidst the chaos and the cacophony of unearthly sounds, two familiar voices pierced through the darkness, a beacon of hope amongst the despair. Their voices were quickly joined by the Sparrow Brother's panicked cries.

"Save her!" I heard Chase scream, my heart pounding in my chest, a wild rhythm matching the chaos around me. My breaths came in ragged gasps as I spun around toward the cries to face the portal, the swirling vortex that seemed to pulse with malevolent energy. It mesmerised me with a force I couldn't resist, pulling at the very core of my being.

"Sage!" I whispered, wanting her to fight for our freedom, knowing I wouldn't be able to do it myself; the hold the demon had weaved into my mind was far too strong. But it was too late; I could sense her slowly fading into a soundproof cage buried somewhere in the depths of my mind where even our mate's voices couldn't reach her.

determination, their shouts mingling with the roar of the wind supporting the portal. I could see the panic etched on their faces, their eyes wide with terror as they fought against the invisible barrier that kept them from reaching

the depths of the portal, my vision narrowing to focus solely on the two figures racing towards me. Kane's rugged features were twisted in a mask of desperation, his usually stoic demeanour shattered by the fear of losing me. And Havoc, ever the loyal beast, his jaw set in determination as he

caught in my throat, choked by the overwhelming sense of dread that washed over me. The demon's laughter reverberated in my ears,

like the sick fuck he was.

to take. When I didn't move, a sly grin slipped onto his lips as red lightning sparked from behind us and flew through the vortex and slammed into Kane. Undoubtedly Astaroth's

could turn and look at his

paled, as Havoc pushed forward toward me, his decision made. With a surge of adrenaline, I made a split-second decision. I wouldn't let my mates sacrifice themselves for me, I

from behind me as I took a hesitant step forward, my heart

the very fabric of reality warping and twisting in response to the ancient magic that held sway over this place. I could feel the pull of the

hope now is that this demon scum will keep his word and return us unharmed." I

never said unharmed." He laughed bitterly, his eyes levelled on me with