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.

of the wind supporting the portal. I could see the panic etched on their faces, their eyes wide with terror as they fought against

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 pushed forward, ignoring the

and tell them that everything would be alright, but the words caught in my throat, choked by the overwhelming

the sick fuck he was. "Fight me, however, and I will crush them like the

a sly grin slipped onto his lips as red lightning sparked from behind us and flew through

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 between who to rush to

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 them, my eyes fixed

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

magic that held sway over this place. I could feel the pull of the abyss, a primal force that threatened to consume me whole as

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

bitterly, his eyes levelled on me with intent that had my stomach