Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 0250

Kane POV

"Okay, I have so many ideas," Connie beamed, excitedly ticking off options on her fingers: "There's the classic A-line, then maybe something with layers of tulle, or what about a sequined mermaid gown?" Her enthusiasm had made me nervous about how long we would As she nodded for the girl assisting her to follow her into the room, I held my hand up to stop the young assistant, who couldn't have been more than eighteen. She looked dead on her feet, and I could hear her stomach growling from where I sat.

be staying and what this was all going to cost.

"Have you eaten?" I questioned her, watching her face for any sign she might be lying. When she shook her head, her stomach betrayed her with another groan. "Don't lie to me," I insisted.

"She needs to lose a few pounds. Who cares," Connie scoffed nastily, grabbing the girl's arm and pulling her toward the dressing room.

"This is going to be our Luna?" Rolo asked as anger flared within me at Connie's callous remark. Fat-shaming the assistant was not only cruel but could have a lasting impact on the young girl.

"We need to intervene to teach Connie a lesson she won't soon forget." he added his temper rivalling my own.

"I agree." I concluded as I watched the curtain close. This woman was a direct representation of me right now, and I would not stand for bullying of any kind. She was old enough to know better. I had been a dick to Lottie and Lilly growing up, but I tried to reason with myself that it always came from a place of brotherly love. Something that I knew was twisted, given that Lottie was now the absolute love of my life. Regardless of my past errors, I would strive to do better to ensure that I never ignore such cruelty. That was the leader I wanted to be, the fatherly figure I needed to be for those who looked up to me and my own pups.

Stepping out of the store, I was met by the security guard whom I was also paying to keep the place open. He was a sturdy man; his uniform stretched taut over broad shoulders and a barrel chest, his expression weary but alert.

girl a lesson in manners?" I asked, and after a quick chat, he

my absence. She emerged from the dressing room in another ludicrous gown, this one a cascade of frills and rhinestones that seemed to please her. As

him as he sat picking up a protein bar, his lips pulled tight in a smile at what was coming. Connie, suddenly noticing the food, rushed over with greedy eyes. As she reached for a sandwich, I shook my head and nodded toward the assistant. "Help yourself, darling. You've more than earned it," I told

guard offered, holding up

Why is she getting first dibs? Like she needs the carbs." Connie growled, her menace

thank you." The young girl, I now knew as Emily whispered, her eyes slightly

tonight." Rolo laughed, already on board with my

hands for the snack. The shock on both female's faces was enough to irritate me. Did Connie not

laughed and pushed in front to grab the sandwich again, but I was quicker, snatching it from her hold and passing

as I pinned Connie with a stern look. The anger I had held

you learn to treat people

feet and seize my so-called mate. Spinning her around, I hauled her bony ass towards the fitting room. My large body covered the exit and her escape and forced her to stare at her red face in the mirrored walls

I'm not going to lie. You could take a page out

alight

now." I snorted, deciding that was a better answer than throwing Emily under the bus and embarrassing her further with the attention of my crazed mate. My eyes watched Connie smugly. Because I

She taunted, her way of trying to

I am serious... And you wonder why my parents don't welcome you with open arms. You are cruel. You are going to represent our family, do you get how important that is won't