Kane POV"She isn't here!" I snarled, checking her ensuite for the third time. We had checked in here twice already, and the kitchen and the Luna suite. We had even triple-checked Lilly's room, given that that was where she had run off to last time! There had been no trace of her; in here was the only room we could smell her in, making me think we had just missed her. Mom said when she had left her, she seemed fine, excited even. That Charlotte had been joking with my father, and she had no reason to think she was about to bolt. "I don't understand!" I grunted, trying to sense her through our bond; I had even used the pack link to try and communicate with her, and so far. Nothing! No one had seen her either! "Will you put your fucking phone down!" I roared at Knox, wondering who he was texting! I had taken Charlotte's phone the night of Lilly's mating ceremony, and it still sat on my bedside table. I arrogantly thought she wouldn't need it anymore! "I am checking the cameras." Kno
Knox POFThe second my brother had swept our little mate out of harm's way, I turned to face Mike. A sly grin spread across my face, seeing that the smug look he had been wearing had miraculously disappeared. "SHE.. came to me!" He alleged, his voice shaky with nerves as I stepped closer, the stench of fear seeping from him and filling the room despite his earlier bravado. "I am aware!" I smiled wickedly as I took a strong side toward him."Then what's the issue?" He blurted out yet again, stepping away from me cautiously. "The issue... is YOU!" I replied, lunging forward slightly; the squeal that left his lips satisfied the beast within me. "Why does the room stink of sex!" I asked, my brows furrowing maliciously. I had my suspicions because as much as I could smell his disgusting scent, my queen's scent lingered slightly, and I wasn't convinced it was just because she had been in here moments ago. "I know you know enough about the birds and the bees to work that out!" He scoff
Mike POV Knox's pull on my hair stung like a mother fucker, the pressure on my shoulder almost excruciating, but none of it compared to the pressure building in my head; my brain felt like it was about to explode in a scene that would rival that of the Viper and the Mountain from Game Of Thrones! Although I am sure, I would have no one avenge my death! My lungs tightened from how I was holding my breath. As panic started to kick in, I recalled a lesson Beta had given on strangulation and asphyxiation, warning us that the victim would likely piss or shit himself and to stand back enough to be out of the 'splash zone'! Did I really want to die in a puddle of my own piss because I was too stubborn to give him what he wanted... I had to make a split-second decision.. live and tell him only to possibly be killed for the truth I shared.. or die... "Or throw her under the bus!" Flint, my wolf whimpered. Opening my mouth to suck in a breath as a plan formed in my head, I groaned when Kno
Lottie POVI followed Kane silently; he had been spewing questions at me since we had left Mike's room. I had hoped Knox would step in and be my buffer, but he had taken it upon himself to stay with Mike, which had left me more apprehensive than I had imagined. If Mike told him... Fuck, I was so screwed. Even Sage was ignoring me; although I could sense her now, she was making no secret of the fact she was disgusted with me. Which I understood because I, too, was disgusted with myself!"Charlotte, you are going to have to give me something, princess, because right now, all I can do is think the worst, and the guilt washing through our bond isn't helping." Kane sighed as he held the door to my room open. Sliding past him, I headed to the bathroom only to find him on my heels, his concern quickly turning into resentment. "You can't do stupid shit anymore!" He voiced as he leant up the door frame, his eyes trained on my face as I eyed him with irritation. "Pot, kettle black, don't you
Lottie POVLooking over at Knox, I felt Kane's thumb softly stroke my hip, a sign he was picking up on my nerves and wanted to reassure me; when his touch failed, I felt his lips press against my temple lovingly. "Relax, he loves you!" He whispered against the side of my head. But how could I relax? If Mike told Knox what happened, all this would be over before I even had a chance to make heads or tails of it. I felt Knox's anger earlier and knew something had happened between him and Mike; I just didn't know what... and he wasn't giving anything away! "Mike must have chosen to save his own ass!" Sage grunted through the mind link. "Yes, by telling Knox about what YOU did, he would ruin things for you, but he would also be sealing his fate.. Because do you really think Knox would let him live?" She advised me, making me sigh. At least she was talking to me now though, I guess. "What happened with Mike?" Kane asked with a nod towards his brother; my eyes searched Knox's, waiting for
Lottie POV"I get to escort you to the ball.." Knox smiled cockily as he crossed the room to me, his arms wrapping around me needily as he pressed his lips to my forehead in a tender display of affection that had me melting emotionally, even if I felt my body stiffen, still feeling a little nervous about being on my own with him."Why can't you both do it.." I huffed, pursing my lips, not wanting to be parted from them until I knew what was happening and how serious my father's threat was. "Because I will be introducing you to the pack later!" Kane grinned proudly. "I can't wait... You have no idea how happy you have made me." He smiled warmly as he stepped closer to where Knox had me in his arms to pull on my ponytail so that my head tilted for him to kiss. "But I will show you later... IF you behave!" He purred seductively, making my pussy clench desperately."We rock, paper, scissored it, to make it fair!" Knox winked as I slipped from his arms, needing a little air in my lungs.
Knox POV I didn't need the mate bond to know Lottie was nervous about being alone with me, and I knew why. She was wondering what Mike had told me. I had debated not saying anything, but since she had woken to find we were mated, I could sense she was looking for a reason to bolt, and I wasn't about to give her one. "You ok, petal?" I asked, walking by her to where her mask sat on her makeup desk, motioning for her to come and sit. I kept my eyes trained on her face, watching to see what her next move would be. I meant what I said earlier.. She was mine and was all that mattered to me. Maybe I did care about what Mike had alleged she had done, but I knew better than to believe him entirely. There had to be more to this! "Yes, fine." She whispered. It was a lie; we both knew it. I smiled, watching her move across the room to sit on the stool before me. Running my fingers over her bare shoulders, I smiled to myself, seeing her shiver under my touch, leaning into me instinctively.
Lottie POV"Tell him!" Sage encouraged me, but I still felt so nervous; what if he wanted to know everything? I was ashamed of what I had done to get the information, but in truth, the boys finding out that news didn't scare me half as much as them finding out about the debt my father was effectively offering as my dowry."Knox and Kane will sort it!" Sage tried to reason with me, and I knew she was right, but what she failed to see was THAT was what I was scared of! I didn't want anyone to die! Not just so I could be happy! What sort of person would I be if I put my happiness with them over a life? Sighing, I looked over at Knox, seeing his tight jaw and the tension in his eyes. I knew he was fighting to push me for the facts."But I refused his..request!""It was hardly a request; your ribs still hurt!" Sage whispered weakly; I knew she felt just as betrayed by our father. Ignoring her, with a sigh, I continued with my explanation."My father was angry because of a debt Mike had agr