"No. We need her to hate us, for a time. She needs a reason to not allow us anywhere near her, to make her think she is rejecting us.. For real." I sighed, getting up off the bed to pace the room and work through the tension forming behind my eyes."A ruse... So we are not only fooling the moon godd
Mike POV Finding myself strapped to a chair, my wrists and ankles bound tightly to the legs by tight leather biting into my skin. I couldn't believe where my luck had taken me. I mean come on, all I did was spike the punch and maybe upset Knox. "And set the wheels in motion for our Alpha to get k
Mike POVSomething was wrong. Chase seemed tense despite the banter. I narrowed my eyes at him as he made his way over to me, his lips twisting into a smile as he sat in my lap like I was a fucking chair. "Hey, hot stuff, is that a banana in your pocket or are you happy to see me?" He cooed over hi
Lottie POV "Where is Kane?" I questioned, as I woke up with a stretch that made my back crack, relieving some of the tension I had been holding there."Sage, can you sense him?" I asked, feeling nervous that I couldn't sense him close by."Was that your back? Eww, gross." Knox groaned as he walked
"If you want them off you will have to take them off yourself, stud." I grinned, his face darkening as he leaned forward to capture the fabric of the denim that covered my thighs."Can't say I didn't warn you?" He smirked as he pulled his hands away, and with it tore the fabric down the seams and of
Lottie POV"You do that!" I winked playfully over my shoulder to Kane, seeing him standing in the doorway looking damn fucking sexy with his tussled hair and dark expression, and the tray of food in his hands was a bloody bonus given how it had my stomach growling in delight. "Still not hungry for
"Go lie down." Kane ordered, his voice stern but as always damn sexy. "On your back angel," Knox added, my eyes moved to meet his smile, curling my lips, seeing his lips and chin glisten with the roof of my arousal."Head hanging off the edge of the bed." Kane guided me as he led me to the bed, gen
Lottie POVKnox kissed and nibbled at my thighs for several minutes, letting me adjust to Kane's movements as he began to rock against my mouth. "Good girl." Kane moaned moments later as Knox began tracing my outer lips with his tongue, dragging it slowly from bottom to top, purposely avoiding my c
Kane POV"Any deal we had with you.. is over.." Charlotte demands as she pushes between Knox and me. "You see, I was careful with my wording.. The deal only stood if those I loved remained protected.. You hurt Knox,""I did not put that blade in his side." Asatroth laughed stepping closer, but Charl
Chase's POV"That's enough, Astaroth," The almighty Selene declared, her voice calm but commanding."You... How dare you interfere!" His eyes widened, a flicker of annoyance breaking through his usually unflappable demeanour. Despite Selene's sweet voice, there was an unmistakable trace of irritatio
Liam's POVThe glow intensified, spreading across the room. It was as if a supernova had ignited within the chamber, banishing shadows and flooding every corner with blinding light. The oppressive atmosphere began to lighten, the dark tendrils of energy recoiling and retreating like serpents fleeing
Chase's POV"Get Lottie out of here!" Liam yelled to Kane and Knox. I spared a quick glance to make sure they were moving, but my attention was torn between the battle and the unpredictable energy emanating from Lottie."We need to go, now!" Kane grabbed Lottie's hand, urgency dripping from his voic
Chase's POVAstaroth lingered in the doorway, his satisfied smirk sending a chill down my spine. The grand chamber felt oppressive, the air thick with otherworldly energy that set my nerves on edge. I caught Liam's eye across the room; we both knew we needed to get Lottie and the others out of here—
Kane's POVWe continued our climb, more cautiously this time. The winged demons maintained their circling above but kept their distance. The reddish sky intensified the dramatic ambience, casting warm, golden shadows that made the setting feel even more isolated and formidable. I stayed close to Lot
Lottie POVA creeping sense of panic began to bubble within me as I watched Kane try to reach out through the bond. My heartbeat quickened, and a cold sweat formed at my temples."What's wrong?" Kane asked, his eyes filled with concern as he noticed my distress. I felt a rush of warmth at his gentle
Liam's POV"I think you know," Selene—the Moon Goddess, or whatever she wanted to be called—clarified, her ethereal voice echoing softly in the grand room."No," I roared, closing the distance between us in a heartbeat. My face was mere inches from hers, eyes blazing with a fury that had been simmer
Chase's POVBack in the extravagant bedroom, we closed the door behind us. I leaned back against the cool, ornate wood, feeling the chill seep through my shirt and into my skin as I watched Liam. The cold served as a stark contrast to the heat of the emotions swirling inside me. Liam leaned against