Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 0302

Kane's POV

"Look, mate," I began, trying to keep my frustration in check.

"I'm not your mate," Adam scoffed, his eyes locking onto mine with a fiery intensity. The anger radiating from him was almost palpable.

"You can stay in the room. I don't want to be alone with her," I offered, hoping he'd see reason.

"Like I'd let you. I'm no pushover like Chase," he spat, his gaze piercing through me as if I were nothing more than an annoyance. The disdain in his eyes was clear-he saw me as lower than dirt. I couldn't blame him entirely; I'd hurt his sister, and he was justified in his anger. But I needed someone to give me a chance, and I hoped Adam might be that person. I took a deep breath, trying to shift the conversation.

"I heard what you did to Connie," I stated, attempting to show solidarity. He arched an eyebrow, a sarcastic chuckle escaping his lips.

"My father thinks I should punish you," I added, hoping to convey that I understood his position and perhaps earn a sliver of his trust.

"Bitch deserved it and more," he retorted. "And before you warn me about her being your Luna..." Adam laughed outright, shaking his head.

"I'm not..." I started to say. "And she is not either," I finished, my tone biting.

"Going to warn you?" He asked, raising an eyebrow clearly interested. I smirked lightly, hoping this was the start of a bond.

"Be my Luna," I corrected myself with a heavy sigh. "Adam, I've walked away from her. I want Charlotte."

"Walking away from females seems to be your thing," he shot back, a mocking grin spreading across his face, proving me wrong. I clearly wasn't winning him over any time soon.

"She is more your style, manipulative and a liar." His words hit harder than I'd like to admit. I felt a knot tighten in my stomach. I'd hoped that telling him I'd chosen Charlotte would make a difference, that he'd see I was serious. Instead, he was mocking me, twisting the knife deeper.

difference. You're

a second thought, I swung at him, aiming straight for his jaw. My fist connected solidly, and a brief surge

mattered was getting past him to Charlotte. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed doors opening and curious faces peering out, but

and he grabbed my arm, twisting it

he hissed into my ear. "You're going to wake

me go," I snarled, struggling against his grip. The frustration and desperation were overwhelming. I needed

until you calm down," he insisted, his tone infuriatingly calm,

his foot. He released me with a sharp intake of breath. Seizing the moment, I spun around and delivered a swift kick to his side. He winced, pain flashing across his

he said

the man keeping me from my mate," I shot back, my voice dripping with

could. A pang of

retorted, clenching my fists tighter. "You have no idea what she and

he replied tersely. "Enough

overstepping, Adam. This isn't your call." Rage flared

call," he said firmly. "I won't let you hurt her

I nearly shouted, my voice echoing down the hallway. "I

this," he said, shaking his head. I took a deep breath, trying to steady

need to see

finally said. "And

can change," I argued,

hesitated, the weight of his question

I admitted

enough,"

Without waiting for another rejection, I moved to push past him. Adam leaned back against the doorframe, catching his breath, and I sized the opportunity. I reached