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.

their shouts mingling with the roar of the wind

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 words caught in my throat, choked by the overwhelming

my mind like the sick fuck he was.

holding his hand out for me 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

through to my ears as pain racked the mate bond. I watched him topple over Havoc's feet ceased their sprint so he could turn and look at his brother. A lump formed in my throat as I watched him fight with Knox inwardly. No doubt torn

mouthed, seeing Kane register my words, his face 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 simply couldn't bear the thought of them facing the same fate that awaited me on this side of the portal. With every ounce of strength I possessed, I turned away from

behind me as I took a hesitant step

place. I could feel the pull of the abyss,

keep his word and return us unharmed." I whispered to Sage

eyes levelled on me with intent that