Their Secret Obsession (A Reverse Harem) by Pippa Moon

"Damn, even for me, a Duke of Hell! That is brutal!" He sighed, sitting on the edge of the table beside Mike. "But you see, there is the problem. I can't let anything happen to the girl!" Astaroth chewed his lip and looked over at Anthony with a sly smile teasing the corner of his lips. "Kane," I managed to choke out mentally, my thoughts tumbling over each other in my haste to communicate. "I'm trapped. I can't move." I could feel Kane's concern through our mind-link, his presence a comforting presence in the chaos raging inside me. "Stay calm, Knox," Kane's voice urged me, cutting through the fog of panic threatening to overwhelm me. "We'll get through this together."

With Kane's words echoing in my mind, I forced myself to focus, to push aside the fear and panic threatening to consume me. Whatever was happening, whatever dark forces were at play, I knew that as long as I had my brother by my side, and my girl was out there somewhere breathing air and protecting our future, I could face anything.

"So I know you all want answers, and I am happy to give them to you, but first things first... I need to borrow the twins." Astaroth announced, my heart lunging at the prospect of being with my girl again. No matter where that was.

"Oh, Alpha, I am sorry big fella, you don't have much of a choice or say in this... But I promise, I will return them in one piece." Astaroth's announcement sent a shiver down my spine, but not out of fear. No, it was the anticipation of being reunited with my mate, my queen, that coursed through me like wildfire. Whatever Astaroth wanted from us, I was more than willing to pay it if it ensured my mate and pup's safety, fuck the consequences.

"It could be a trap!" Havoc whimpered, announcing his presence as Astaroth approached us. His eyes glowed with the red of his demonic powers, yet I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. With a nod, he opened a portal, its swirling vortex reminiscent of the one he had used to kidnap Lottie.

"Could be, might be, most likely is!

But let's not pretend you won't come with me, regardless of the threat. "Astaroth laughed, and with a wave of his hand, he unfroze Kane and me, giving us a choice: "Go through the portal willingly or be forced. Either way the outcome will be the same."

"The pack... unfreeze my family and I will come, but I am not leaving them defenseless. Kane hesitated, voicing his concerns about leaving the pack unprotected. Which is why he was the better leader, he

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considered everyone's safety... Me, I would let them burn if it meant keeping her safe!

Astaroth laughed, his voice dripping with amusement. "Oh, don't worry, Kane. I'm taking the biggest threat with me," he said, nodding in my

direction. I felt a surge of pride net

words, knowing that Astaroth Saw me as a formidable force to be reckoned with, something he clearly regretted sharing given the look of unease he wore on his face.

"Let's do this!" I barked, already on my feet and walking towards the glowing portal, I looked back at Kane and our father. With a smile and a nod at my father, I said, "Keep strong, Pop's."

Turning to my mother, who had a silent tear running down her cheek, I winked at her. "No tears Ma... Remember how I always said I would go to the ends of the earth to protect my family, just like Pop's did for us!" I added, my voice filled with determination. "I meant it!" Without waiting for a response, I stepped through the portal, leaving behind everything I knew for the chance to be reunited with the love of my life. Whatever lay on the other side, I was ready to face it head-on, fueled by the unwavering love I held for Lottie.