Mike POV "I will be watching!" Astaroth’s last words shattered through my mind as he left in a whirlwind of magic and chaos, the lights had exploded with the force of his magic, leaving us in a dimly lit room. I could feel the tension thickening with every passing moment. Astaroth's warning echoed in my mind like a constant refrain: 'Keep silent or face the consequences.'And so, I remained still and silent, observing the chaos unfolding before me."No!" Alpha Leigh screamed the second Astaroth's evil grip released us from our frozen hold. Alphas' anguish was palpable as he grappled with the loss of his sons, daughter-in-law and grand-pups."We need to get them back!" His voice trembled with emotion as he struggled to contain his grief. "NOW!" "We will, but you need to calm down!" Luna Laura, ever the supportive wife, reached out to him, offering solace in the face of despair. "We will find them!" Their attempts were pointless, there would be no bringing them back until Astaroth was
Lottie POV "You are wrong." I heard Knox scream, somehow breaking the dark magic hold that had been his gag. My heart hammered in my chest hearing the desperation in his voice, but as Astaroth's words echoed through the cathedral, each syllable distracted me, striking like a dagger aimed at my soul. Could it be true? Could Knox, the man I loved more than life itself, be tainted by the darkness of his bloodline?"Angel?" Knox choked out in a plea to get my attention, but I couldn't bear to look at him, I couldn't bring myself to meet his gaze as the weight of uncertainty pressed down on me. "It can't be true," I whispered discreetly. My mind raced, trying to make sense of the chaos unravelling before me, but all I could see were fragments of doubt and fear that Astaroth was installing in us."Please, baby girl!""She hates that you call her that. Did you know that?" Astaroth smugly laughed. "Fuck off." Knox barked, but I could hear the pain in his tone, and not just because his th
Lottie POV "You are lying." Knox gasped, both of us knowing under no circumstances would Kane beg a demon to pursue our daughter. Shaking my head slowly, I looked back at Knox, who was staring at Astaroth with hatred. I could see the primal need in him to protect us working its way to the forefront and knew I had to do or say something to defuse the situation."What do you get from this? What do you get from messing with people's lives?" Knox spat furiously. "You are a sick fuck." he added with a growl, but to my relief, he stayed with Kane supporting his brother's exhausted body. My heart ached to be closer to them, but I wanted the demons to remain focused on me. "A beautiful and powerful mate at my side and on my arm forever. I thought that would have been clear." The demon laughed, shrugging as he looked between us. "Enough. I can't even... deal.. With you!" I hissed, waving my hands in the air. "Release Kane, now!" I added, my furious eyes finding the amused eyes of the demon
Kane POVMy body met with the floor with a resounding thud as Astaroth released his magical hold, leaving me battered and bruised but fueled by a seething hatred that burned hotter than any physical pain. Every bone in my body ached, while each muscle screamed in protest, but none of it compared to the fire raging in my chest— A hatred that refused to be extinguished."Brother!" Knox gasped, his face grimacing at me with concern. Did I really look like that bad? "Yes." Rolo announced, making me frown. "But not for long." He added as his healing powers exploded to life inside me, making every nerve-ending buzz with excitement. With his strength and Knox's support, I struggled to my feet, every movement getting easier with each passing second."Thank you, bud." I groaned inwardly as, together, we made our way to where Charlotte stood. My heart raced hearing her argue with the demon. "She is turning into such a little firecracker- I loved it!" I mused to my wolf, his chuckle making me r
Mike POV"Wait? Really?" I muttered to myself. "Like I can just sit here and pretend that these fuckers don't exist. Ignore my Alpha and his questions." I added out of frustration."Oh, you're such a pansy!" Astaroth laughed into my head seconds before I felt pain like nothing I had felt before exploding in my mouth."What, wait!" I tried to say but stumbled over my words, my tongue swelling to the size of a balloon."There you go. I fixed the issue." Astaroth chuckled darkly, the sound setting my nerves on edge."Michael Green!" Leigh bellowed, but I said nothing. Not that I could."What did you do?" I thought, knowing the demon was lurking."Imp bite, I hear they are rather nasty. Which I guess is why Lucifer keeps them round." Astaroth replied, amused."Mike, you will answer me." Alpha Leigh growled as he stomped over to where I sat battered and bruised. I had hoped Liam or Adam would have stepped in, I was their 'prisoner' after all. However, they stepped away, leaving me at my Al
Knox POV"Can you relax?" Kane laughed, slapping me on the shoulder, but my eyes remained leveled on the door my father had just left through. Since we had asked for time alone with him, he had been on edge. Insisting he needed to check that Anthony and Mike were being secured correctly, apparently, he did not want to risk them getting free before he got the answers he wanted. "Please!" He added as he stepped away from us. Our mother had followed my father, tail tucked between her legs. Unlike Kane, I had noticed the way her eyes wouldn't meet mine, the slight scatter of crystal-like sweat forming on her brow and the nervous twitch of her lips. "Not that easy, Brother." I snapped back. Given the way Lottie turned and raised a brow at me, my tone had been harsher than I intended it to be. "Sorry." I sighed, holding my hands out to her. "I am just frustrated," I admitted as she stepped into my waiting embrace. "I know." She whispered, and I knew she did. Family betrayal seemed to be
Lotties POV:"So, who is coming tomorrow?" I asked my best friend Lilly, who was twirling in the mirror, the expensive satin of her wedding dress swishing around her ankles, so absorbed in her reflection that she was only half listening to me. Tomorrow was her big day, and ever the perfectionist, she just had to check everything still fit perfectly. "Umm, the usual: our pack, Daddy's business partner, bordering packs, and their alphas. It's only a small gathering." She mumbled, brushing her hands over her tiny waist. "Small." I nodded sarcastically; we clearly had a very different understanding of what small meant, but as the daughter of the ruthless Alpha of the Crimson Moon packs, I guess this was small. "You know your mating ceremony will be just like this!" Sage chuckled, watching Lilly through my eyes. "Not a chance!" I barked, looking over at Lilly and her lavish dress, fake lashes and tan. I loved her and her confidence, but I was definitely more subtle than Lilly, never on
Lottie POV"I didn't think you would be back till later?" Mike dares to say, looking at me like I had grown two heads and was somehow in the wrong."Clearly!" I mutter, walking over to the closet, grabbing my overnight bag and aggressively shoving things into it. "Baby girl...Come on..." He has the audacity to sound hurt; glancing into the mirror, I lock my eyes on him, Sage shining in my icy hues. "I am sorry, who are you talking to ... Me? Or Her?" Seeing the puzzled look on his face, I continued. "Just two seconds ago, I heard you call her 'baby girl'." I spat, knowing I was being petty over the pet name, but given that I had just walked in on him banging some chick in our bed, I felt I had earned the right to be a little childish!"No, you are mistaken." He shakes off. Spinning around, I glare at him. "Is he seriously trying to make ME feel like I am going insane!" I mutter to Sage."I always said the fucker was stupid!" Sage laughed bitterly. "Want me to bite his dick off?" Sh