Lottie POV"So, what's the deal with you and Knox?" I asked, side-eyeing my new companion more than a little curiously. I didn't know much about what my mates had been up to while they were away. Perhaps I should ask them, but I had a feeling I would get the unedited version from Chase. "Caught that, huh?" Chase asked, holding the door open to my bedroom. We had walked up here silently while I had stewed over the last twenty minutes. Deciding I would have to trust my mates and their reasons for asking me to leave, I let go of the anger and decided to make the most of the time with Chase. "Well, subtly isn't exactly your forte, darling!" I laughed, his eye row lifting at the name I had bestowed on him. "Get cleaned up, and maybe I will tell ya... Darling." Chase winked in a way that I am sure many women would find sexy. Me, not so much!"Dick!" I groaned, ducking under his arm and heading to the bathroom to brush my teeth. I may not be able to do much about my clothing, but I could
Lottie POV"Comfy?" I asked as I walked out of the bathroom to see Chase sprawled out on my bed. I hadn't even had a chance to sleep in it yet, so his bloodied shoes resting on the comforter had a nerve twitching in my eye."Not really; I prefer feather down." He shrugged like the wind-up merchant I knew him to be. "Aw, sorry, Princess, but it wasn't meant for your delicate ass; it's for my mates and me. And we like it hard." I teased playfully, wanting to drop my mates into conversation."Gross." He grunted, a shiver running down his spine. "Hey, you started it!" I winked, leaning up the door frame to watch him. "Whatever." He laughed, nodding to me, the sound making the muscles in my body relax instantly. But it didn't stop my eyes from noting the way he looked at me. There was no desire in his stare, no lust or craving; it was purely platonic. Which was somewhat reassuring, but I knew I needed to broach the subject with him, just to make sure we were on the same page and to soot
Mike POV "No." I muttered through a bruised and cut lip, hearing the voice of the demon from the hallway. "Don't listen to him." I tried to say, but even I could hear how mumbled and broken it sounded. I attempted to open my eyes but struggled and knew instantly the blonde-haired fucker had swollen my lids closed. "How did you get in here?" One of the Alphas asked; I suspected it was the one I had watched beat Anthony almost to a pulp. "Does it matter? I can help," The demon replied. I could hear the smile in his voice even if I couldn't see it. "You have helped enough!" Kane's voice cut through the air, anger crackling off his tone like thunder off a cliff top. Without my eyesight, my other senses had heightened, and I could smell the death and corruption infecting the air from the demonic presence in the room. How had I not noticed that earlier? "Hear me, Kane Maddox, if I wanted you or your brother dead, you would be. I simply wanted some pre-show entertainment. So if you d
Lottie POV"Chase... What about your mother and father?" I asked, knowing I would not like the answer he was about to give; I tried to keep the pain from my voice. "My mother is dead. Once she had served her purpose, my father no longer needed her," he expressed, with a shrug that I knew was forced, but he continued on, not wanting to make a big deal out of it. I guess I had to respect that, even if I disagreed with it. "And my father, like yours, wasn't exactly the sappy type. More blood and sweat than hugs and laughter." "What do you mean by purpose?" I asked, unable to hide my shock because he couldn't possibly mean what I thought he did."What? Are the Royals not quite what you thought, Your Highness?" He scoffed, my jaw locking tight at the pet name he had seemingly bestowed upon me. Did he think I was like the barbarians he was describing to me? Is that why he chose the name?"What about yours, your mother? She is dead, right? Do you know much about her side of the family?" He
Kane POVIt all happened in slow motion; the idea of sharing Charlotte with that demonic filth and the way he had spewed his poison had been too much for Knox, and before I could reach out to him, he had lunged. His eyes glowed with the redness of Havoc. I had felt the anger detonate inside him at the idea of this creep getting his hands on our girl, so I understood why he had lost his composure and attempted an attack on the creature from the pits of hell itself... "She is mine." Knox roared as he launched himself at the demon, his muscles rippling with power as he sought to avenge the torment it had inflicted upon his mind not twenty-four hours ago and our mate."I never said she wasn't! I just said I wanted a bit of her!" The demon I knew as Astaroth laughed, adding fuel to the fire within Knox. My breath caught in my throat as I witnessed the breathtaking spectacle unfolding before me. My twin's figure, once human, now twisted and contorted as his body gave way to the primal powe
Lottie POV "You!" I heard Alpha Leigh gasp, and honestly, I wasn't sure who he was referring to as my eyes scanned the chaos erupting around us: Havoc or the demon Astaroth. But what I did know was that he was pissed; the anger radiating off my Alpha in waves was almost enough to knock me off my feet and further into the room. "You tried to kill me!" Alpha Leigh seethed further. "That hardly narrows it down," Sage groaned, lending me some of her strength to steady myself, but she was too slow. A hand slid around my waist, pulling me back into a rock-hard wall of muscle and given the familiar tingles exploding in my core, I knew it was Sebastian who had secured me. Leaving me grateful but surprised and incredibly uncomfortable. "Get off her," Chase snapped angrily. Sebastian's hand was quickly replaced by the familiarity of Chase's touch, causing my eyes to shoot up to Kane and then Havoc for fear my mate's beastly wolf would see Chase or Bash as a threat and lunge... again! "It'
Lottie POVAs I materialised in Astaroth's demonic dimension, a chill crept through my veins, sending shivers cascading down my spine. The very essence of the realm seemed to writhe and twist, morphing and contorting in a grotesque dance around me. Panic clawed at my chest, threatening to consume me whole, as I frantically searched for any semblance of escape."Charlotte!" "Kitty!" Amidst the chaos and the cacophony of unearthly sounds, two familiar voices pierced through the darkness, a beacon of hope amongst the despair. Their voices were quickly joined by the Sparrow Brother's panicked cries."Save her!" I heard Chase scream, my heart pounding in my chest, a wild rhythm matching the chaos around me. My breaths came in ragged gasps as I spun around toward the cries to face the portal, the swirling vortex that seemed to pulse with malevolent energy. It mesmerised me with a force I couldn't resist, pulling at the very core of my being."Sage!" I whispered, wanting her to fight for o
Lottie POV I stood amidst the swirling darkness of the demonic realm, the air thick with the stench of sulphur and despair. Before me loomed Astaroth, his eyes drifting over his land to a gothic cathedral, its red marble structure, a stark contrast against the blackened sky. Lightning crackled ominously, casting eerie shadows that danced across the barren landscape. This was Hell.My heart pounded in my chest as I realised Chase had followed me through the portal. Anger flared within me, mixing with a deep sense of concern for his safety. Why did he have to be so reckless?"What are you doing here?" I snapped, my voice laced with frustration as I turned to face him, my lips pulling tightly together watching him land a few feet in front of me with grace I could only wish for. Chase met my gaze, determination shining in his eyes despite the danger surrounding us. "I couldn't just let you face this alone, Lottie," he declared firmly, his tone unwavering. "You're my family now. I'll do