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.

a lesson in manners?" I asked,

dressing room in another ludicrous gown, this one a cascade of frills and rhinestones that seemed to please her. As she spun in front of the mirror, the security guard entered,

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 her with a warm

have been here longer than me; you must be flagging. You need to eat." The guard

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

I now knew as Emily whispered, her eyes slightly glossed with

asking for it tonight." Rolo

was enough to irritate me. Did Connie not know her place and role as Luna, to inspire

I am right." Connie laughed and pushed in front to grab the sandwich again, but I was quicker, snatching it from

look. The anger I had held back for so long

learn to treat people with respect," I

tell me what to do." She laughed, taking the sandwich from Emily's hand and tearing it open. It took me seconds to get to my 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

YOUR best friend," I yelled, not caring who heard. "And... darling, I'm not going to lie. You could take a page out of her book, okay? She looks amazing." I heard the soft inhale of shock from behind me,

gasped, her eyes alight with jealousy and rage as she pointed at Emily

shove my cock in a badger's arse than put it near you right 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

way of

welcome you with open arms. You are cruel. You are going to represent our family, do you get how important