Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Kane POV

"No!" My girl announced with a firmness that made my heart soar with pride, only for it to sink in the next breath seeing the scumbag approach her, and the turmoil he was putting her through. I couldn't help but smile through the pain, noting how Charlotte's resolve remained unwavering in the face of pure evil.

Evil she shouldn't even be in a room with, let alone facing, while I remained pinned like a butterfly to a board by some sick and twisted psychopath. I clenched my jaw as I fought against the malevolent powers that choked me. But it was pointless, despite our earlier triumph. He was too strong- and I was smart enough to know that I needed to preserve my energy for when I got free from his invisible chains.

"What's so bad about little old me grinding on your daughter? I am handsome, I am sexy! I am powerful! She will love it!" Astaroth chortled with malice into my mind, his crassness enough to make my blood boil painfully with rage. I knew he was trying to bait me! Something I wouldn't allow. I was stronger than him! If not physically, then I had to be mentally!

"It's OK, Princess." I nodded, my voice choked as he sent a new wave of pain coursing through my body.

"Stop, you are killing them!" Charlotte screamed, pushing past the demon to reach us, but he lifted us higher and out of her reach. A chuckle escaped his lips.

"I mean, I am hoping she takes after her mother, no offence buddy, but... you're not exactly my type." Astaroth's words sliced through my thoughts like a sharpened blade. "She is strong, beautiful and brave!" He added with respect that irritated me, but not as much as he did when he approached Charlotte, his hand landing on her hip tauntingly.

my voice horse and choked by the blood coating my throat from whatever attack he had just used to boil my insides. The demon's laughter

would willingly allow their daughter to mate with a demon?" Knox bellowed into my mind, my lips tightening, hearing the

should be able to protect those I loved! Although, I knew

happening..." Before

voice cut through my rage, addressing me directly with a chilling certainty His words struck like lightning, searing through my

say," He sneered abruptly, his

you are mistaken." I snapped aggressively, because I would be dammed if I allowed a child of

he has already agreed to my bargain." I felt my eyes

YOU!" The air

filled the room, his defiance a thunderous echo against Astaroth's