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.

you are free to help me teach my girl a lesson in manners?" I asked,

to 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 she spun in

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

need to eat." The guard offered, holding up a sandwich to the young girl, who eyed it nervously and then looked

Why is she getting first dibs? Like she needs the carbs."

am okay, thank you." The young girl, I now knew as Emily whispered, her eyes slightly glossed with signs of pain

asking for it tonight." Rolo laughed, already on board

Did Connie not know her place and

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

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

learn to treat people with respect," I declared

it open. It took me seconds to get to my feet and seize my so-called mate. Spinning her around, I

"And... darling, I'm not going to lie. You could take a page out of her book,

over me?" Connie gasped, her eyes alight with jealousy and

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 obviously wouldn't fuck a badger, but I knew

her way of

are going to represent our family, do you get how