Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 0265

Lottie POV

Staring at the ceiling of my old room, I listened to the steady breathing of my brothers and smiled to myself, marvelling at how one night could pivot our relationships so unexpectedly. Adam and I had taken some kind of miraculous turn in the road; it felt like we had bridged months of distance in a single evening. Liam seemed more brooding now, almost as if he had adopted the old, sombre demeanour Adam used to wear like a second skin.

Meanwhile, Chase appeared distant and quiet, a far cry from his usual lively, cocky self. Instead of snuggling into the quilt beside me as he always did, he now slept on a chair, his large body making the chair creak with every breath he took.

Liam was sprawled out on the floor, looking uncomfortable yet oddly at peace in his makeshift bed, while Adam lay beside me, his expression calm as he slept soundly, his lips occasionally twitching into a smile. Observing him in such a peaceful state, I wondered what had sparked this change. I remembered him from years ago when I was friends with his daughter; he had been a doting father, full of smiles and jokes.

"During Our time at the Royal pack, I have neither seen nor heard anyone talk about his daughter," Sage uttered as she stirred within me, bringing with her a sudden realisation- Why wasn't she around?

"Maybe it was a bad breakup? Maybe her mother will not allow her to visit? Was their life too dangerous for her?" I rushed out to Sage in a panic.

"Chill those titties girl. I just meant.." But I continued to no longer listen to reason.

for the pups I am about to bring into this world and

maybe that is where he goes when he sneaks out... To see his family?" Sage interrupted my spiral of worry and concern. Regardless of her attempt to soothe me, these questions swirled in my mind, adding layers of curiosity and concern about

carefully slid out of bed, trying my best not to disturb Adam, whose presence beside me was both a comfort and a novelty. As I tiptoed past Liam, I paused, my heart skipping a

placed a hand on my belly, feeling the

emotion over me, a mix of joy but a poignant reminder of all I had lost and all that still awaited me. This old pack house, with its walls steeped in memories

silence, with everyone else lost in slumber, I decided to seize this rare moment of solitude to wander through the familiar yet foreign halls

found myself drawn

my face. It was here that Lilly and I had spent countless hours challenging others, basking

Her words brought a smile

a weapon of some sort these days." I responded with

of breathtaking. The expansive layout, the gleaming countertops, and the state-of-the-art appliances all reflected the heart of a home that had hosted numerous pack gatherings. Yet, as I stood there, memories of a different nature washed over me-memories of Kane and me during Lilly's mating ceremony. My

we had the raw, physical and emotional intimacy-was something I found myself missing deeply. I never doubted Kane or Knox's love, even if it was fleeting. The

after I had

hypersensitive. I would pull my boobs out over my bra and marvel at them. Unable to resist, I found myself kneading them and pulling at my big, dark, rubbery