Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 0314

Lottie's POV

The tension thickened, the dim light casting long shadows along the tunnel walls. My captor-Sebastian-looked as though he was teetering on the edge of an explosion while Astaroth remained infuriatingly composed.

Fluffy was ever-present at my side, her head nudging at my hand that rested protectively on my stomach. I half-smiled down at her, almost sure I heard her grumble contentedly. The gentle pressure of her nudge seemed to reassure not just me but the little ones growing inside me. Despite the cuffs suppressing my abilities, a spark of determination ignited within me.

"Very well," Sebastian relented, drawing my attention back to him. "But are you sure you're ready for the truth?"

"I can handle it," I nodded firmly. I was tired of people underestimating me and treating me like a fragile doll that needed constant protection. Every challenge, every obstacle-I had faced them all and come out stronger. This was no different. I was a Lycan heir, and it was time I embraced that legacy fully.

He stepped closer, his gaze piercing, but Fluffy was quicker. She lunged in front of me, her teeth bared in a fierce snarl, drool flying onto Sebastian's shoes. His eyes widened in shock, stumbling back a step. It was almost comical-the mighty Sebastian recoiling from a creature he considered beneath him. But what caught my attention was the realisation flickering across Astaroth's face. Fluffy was his pet, yet here she was, defending me with a ferocity that defied her loyalty to him.

"Now, now, Fluffy," Astaroth warned as he too stepped closer. But Fluffy spun around, snarling at her master with equal menace.

"Hey. No," he admonished, his voice sharp as he scolded her like a disobedient dog. Fluffy's growl deepened, her stance unwavering. Astaroth's eyes narrowed, a mixture of irritation and intrigue playing across his features. "Interesting," he muttered under his breath. As the exchange between Astaroth and Fluffy escalated, Sebastian and I stood momentarily forgotten. I watched them, fascinated by the unexpected turn of events. Fluffy's defiance seemed to unsettle Astaroth, and that alone was worth noting.

So absorbed was I in their standoff that I didn't notice Sebastian edging closer until I felt his hand grip my elbow, yanking me toward him. A gasp escaped my lips as I stumbled, the sudden movement catching me off guard. But Fluffy was faster than either of us anticipated. In a blur of motion, she lunged backwards, her teeth snapping ferociously as she gripped Sebastian's other arm. Her powerful jaws tore into his shoulder, the sickening sound of flesh tearing echoing through the tunnel.

sent a shiver down my spine. He was pulled to the ground, and I almost went down with him. But Fluffy, displaying an almost uncanny intelligence, manoeuvred her body to support me, her hindquarters

steadied myself against the rough, damp wall, my heart pounding in my chest as the alarm for my pups dulled a

lord and his pet, a treacherous captor at my feet, and cuffs that suppressed my abilities. Yet, despite it all, I felt a sense of control I hadn't

down, her iron grip unrelenting. Blood pooled beneath them, the metallic scent mingling with the dampness of the tunnel. Her teeth pierced his skin, cracking

at him. Resting my foot against his throat,

my voice steady. His free

his lips.

wheezed, his voice barely audible. "You're nothing without

the one deciding your fate." "You'll regret this," he spat, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. "They'll come for you. You can't escape what's planned." "Oh? And who are 'they'? Who else is involved in this little scheme of

guess?" I laughed

he dug his nails

but refused to show

my wolf, but

stop me.

throat as Fluffy bit down harder, blood splattering the floor, his face, and even me. Warm droplets dotted my skin, but I didn't

foot being there, so if you wanted to

desperate," I continued, watching as he gasped for air, coughing and sputtering. "You thought you could control me, manipulate me

idea what's coming," he rasped, his voice filled with spite. "You're a pawn in a game far bigger