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.

You're not seeing

stonewalling me at every turn. Anger boiled over, and without a second thought, I swung at him, aiming straight for his jaw. My fist connected solidly, and a brief surge of satisfaction coursed through me as his head snapped back. He grunted,

All that mattered was getting past him to Charlotte. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed doors opening and curious faces peering out, but they were insignificant. My focus was solely on

it behind my back. Pain shot up my shoulder, but I

into my ear.

against his grip. The frustration and desperation were overwhelming.

calm down," he insisted, his tone infuriatingly calm, which only

my teeth, I stomped hard on 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 face, but he pushed it aside

fool," he said

from my mate," I shot back, my voice

A pang of guilt

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

"Enough to

This isn't your

brother, it's exactly my call," he said firmly. "I

won't hurt her!" I nearly shouted, my voice echoing down the hallway. "I just want to talk

I took a deep breath,

implored, the vulnerability in my tone surprising even myself. "I need to see her." He studied me for a moment, his expression

plenty of chances," he finally said. "And each

can change," I argued,

the weight of his question

trying," I admitted

good enough,"

rejection, I moved to push past him. Adam leaned back against the doorframe, catching his breath, and I sized the opportunity. I reached for the doorknob