Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 0320

Knox POV

"Which way now?" I asked as we approached a fork in the tunnel. I struggled to keep my voice steady, fighting the urge to confront my father then and there. Every instinct screamed that he was up to something, but I couldn't let my anger cloud my judgement. At least Chase seemed to sense it, too-the silent understanding between us was the only thing keeping me grounded.

"I... I'm not sure." Leigh hesitated. Chase stepped forward, his eyes narrowing as he lifted his head slightly, nostrils flaring as he took in the scents around us.

"There's a scent this way," he indicated to the left path. He pointed down the left tunnel. "It's faint, but it's Lottie," he said, his voice low and certain.

"Then that's where we go," I decided. As we moved down the left tunnel, the air grew warmer, and the scent of smoke reached us. Adam and Chase led the way, their movements swift and purposeful. Behind me, I heard Kane drop back to walk alongside Liam, their whispered conversations barely audible over our footsteps. I didn't bother to listen; whatever they were discussing, I trusted that Kane wasn't plotting against me. Despite our strained relationship, I wanted to believe in my brother.

"Something's not right," Chase warned. He halted abruptly, tension etched into every line of his face. His eyes darted around, and his jaw tightened. "Do you feel that?" he asked with a hint of urgency in his tone.

We emerged into a larger chamber, illuminated by flickering torches. Standing in the centre was Sebastian, a smug grin on his face.

"Welcome," he drawled. "I've been expecting you." He looked immaculate every hair in place, clothes pristine, as if he'd just stepped off a movie set rather than lurking in these dank tunnels. The contrast was jarring, his polished appearance mocking the seriousness of the situation.

"Sebastian." My blood ran cold. So Chase had been right-it wasn't our father behind this after all. A part of me felt a twisted sense of relief, but disappointment gnawed at me. I had hoped, despite everything, that Leigh wasn't involved. Now, facing Sebastian, rage and betrayal swirled within me.

"So predictable." He clapped his hands slowly.

rage evident. His fists clenched at his sides,

mocking tone dripped with false innocence, a sly smile playing

let him loose, to let him rip Sebastian apart limb from limb, was almost

chuckled. The sound grated on my nerves, smug and self-assured. He was enjoying this,

with Astaroth." Chase's eyes darkened as he

he added casually, as if betraying us was just

beside us. His voice wavered slightly, and he glanced nervously between us and Sebastian. There was a hint of desperation in his eyes, a silent plea that I couldn't quite

eyebrow, confusion evident on his face. He looked genuinely puzzled, as if expecting Leigh to side with him. "I thought we were on the same page," he said, his gaze locking

shook his head vehemently, but his eyes avoided mine, and his tone lacked conviction. The doubt

"Enough talk," Sebastian conveyed.

further." From the shadows, figures emerged-Sebastian's followers, armed and

Some were in wolf

fur, fangs bared and eyes glowing with

form, brandishing weapons that gleamed menacingly in the dim light. They encircled us,

thick with the

Chase murmured, drawing his weapon. Like that was what we needed right now, his weapon

them," Kane whispered,

a fierce determination in