Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 0216

Kane POV

"Charlotte..." I whispered but it evidently fell on deaf ears as I watched my mate leave, a sense of dread churned in my gut. She was agreeing to my plan, a plan I had thought was foolproof. But Charlotte had laid a compelling case at my feet, making me doubt everything. As the door closed behind her, I met Knox's icy blue hues.

"Brother?" I asked, seeing him look utterly overwhelmed and hurt., although I got it. Not only had he just learned that he had a wolf all along and that our parents had lied to him, but he was also facing the possibility of losing Charlotte, his mate. The misery rippling through him was palpable, a physical force that hit me like a punch to the gut.

I stepped forward, closing the distance between us, and wrapped my arms around him, ignoring the way he fought to push me off. He needed me whether he knew it or not. Knox was usually taller and more imposing than me, but now, he felt small and fragile in my embrace. It seemed impossible, given his size and strength, but in this moment, he was vulnerable, and I needed to be the strong one.

"I've got you, brother," I whispered, my voice thick with emotion. "We'll get through this." Knox's body shuddered as he let out a breath he had been holding, leaning into my embrace. I could feel the weight of his emotions pressing against me, his anger, his confusion, and his deep, aching pain. He had always been the rock, the one I relied on, but now it was my turn to be his anchor.

his voice muffled

him, tightening my grip. "You're strong. And we're going to figure this out. All of it. she might be lying" I added with a hopeful edge

as he pulled back slightly, just enough to look me in the eyes. I shook my head,

for our family. No matter what." I explain, with resolve, I truly felt

nodded, a flicker of hope

to stay strong. For her. For us." As we stood there, a united front against the storm of uncertainty, I felt a surge of fierce protectiveness. We had

go find Charlotte," I said, my voice steady. "We need to talk to her, to figure out our next

I gave myself a once over in the mirror and sighed realising that over the last four to five days my life had been so chaotic

Looking every bit the model he always did. It irritated me that I had to go to such lengths to look good when

damn girls fall

I teased as I walked down to Charlotte's