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Chapter 130: The Power Of Desperation!
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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 hisnd to a gothic cathedral, its red
marble structure, a stark contrast against the ckened sky. Lightning crackled ominously, casting
eerie shadows that danced across the barrenndscape.
This was Hell.
My heart pounded in my chest as I realised Chase had followed me through the portal. Anger red
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 voiceced with frustration as I turned to face him, my
lips pulling tightly together watching himnd 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 dered firmly, his tone unwavering. “You’re my
family now. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you safe.” Family? Did he really consider me his kin?
His words touched something deep within me, stirring emotions I wasn’t quite ready to confront, I
wanted to be angry with him for risking so much, but his sincerity made it hard to stay mad. Still, I
couldn’t ignore the fear gnawing at the edges of my mind.
“You idiot,” I muttered, shaking my head.
“Love ya too, your Highness.”
“You don’t understand what I am up against.” I whispered my eyes lifted to meet the red eyes of
Astaroth who was watching us with intrigue as he stepped back a little, but I wasn’t stupid enough to
think it was because our new guest had intimated him. He was giving Chase a little rope, in the
hopes he hung himself.
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“WE are up against!” Chase corrected me,ing to stand beside me, his fingerscing through
mine, the warmth of his touch, a wee surprise in a world that seemed to thrive on misery. I
reached out through the bond to my mates, hoping to sense their presence and find some sce in
their familiar minds. But there was nothing. Panic wed at my chest as I realised the demon had
severed my connection to them.
“Your little reunion is touching, but futile,” he sneered. “In this realm, your powers are useless.”
Astaroth watched us with his eerie red eyes, a smirk ying at the corners of his lips as he
observed our exchange, stepping closer to us with a smoothness that had me nervous. “Scared
Honey?” He mocked as I bristled at the softness of his words, my fists clenching at my sides as I
fought to keep myposure. Chase took a step forward, his jaw set with determination.
“Fuck off, man! I will make good on my earlier threat if you touch her!” he announced, his voice
steady despite the danger looming around us.
“Man? Do I look like a fucking mortal to you!” Astaroth snarled, his lips widened into a cruel grin as
he raised a hand, dark energy crackling around his fingertips before soaring at Chase.
“Be careful with your threats, Pup,” he warned, his voice dripping with malice. “There are
consequences for insulting me.”
Panic erupted within me seeing Astaroth lift Chase into the air with his dark, demonic powers. My
heart clenched at the sight of Chase screaming in agony while Astaroth twisted his body, snapping
bones at unnatural angles before pinning him to a jagged rock. The sound of Chase’s cries echoed
through the dark realm, sending shivers down my spine and not for the first time since being here.
“Stop! Please, stop!” I begged, my voice trembling with dread and desperation. “Please, don’t hurt
him anymore.” I pleaded with the soulless creature. Astaroth regarded me with a sinister gleam in
his crimson eyes, his lips curling into a cruel smile.
“Ah, the power of desperation,” The demon mused, his voice dripping with harshness. “Very well,
little wolf. I’ll ease his pain, but only if you agree to hear me out.” I shook my head in disbelief, anger
simmering beneath the surface as I stared
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at the demon before me. How could he go to such extreme and unnecessary lengths just to get my
attention?
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“I would have listened to you back at the pack house,” I spat, my voice tinged with bitterness. “Once
I was beside my mates and had them at my side, I would have heard you! You didn’t have to do
this.” Astaroth’s smile widened, his amusement evident as he watched my turmoil.
“But where’s the fun in that?” he chuckled darkly.
“You’re vile!” I seethed the words flying from my lips coated in venom.
“So I have been told, honey.” he winked and as if to prove his point his fingers moved and the air
filled with the brutal sound of Chase’s cries. I kept my eyes on the beast who was threatening my
friends, my family and my mates and pursed my lips. “Now, do you agree to follow me into the
cathedral and listen to what I have to say?”
I hesitated for a moment, torn between my desire to save Chase while satisfying the gnawing
curiosity to hear what Astaroth wanted from me and the unnatural need I had to defy him just
because I could. Chase’s screams echoed in the background, a painful reminder of the stakes at
hand, forcing my hand.
“No, Lottie!” Chase screamed through a rough breath from behind me, turning, my eyes met his and
my heart sank seeing blood run from his eyes.
“What are you’doing to him?” I screamed, turning back to look at Astaroth who was pretending to
pick dirt out of his nails.
“Killing his wolf, kinda. I am boiling him from the inside, His wolf has maybe 60 seconds left
before… poof dead!” He winked at me like this was all a fucking game. “Tik tok honey, make your
mind up and fast.”
“Don’t do it!” Chase begged me. My eyes shifted back to my new friend with unwavering respect,
even now as death loomed over him, when his body was racked with unbearable pain he fought for
me! For my life and my future happiness.
“You can’t very well be godfather to my pups if you are dead, can you now!” I
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whispered my eyes filled with tears seeing his features soften momentarily.
“I… I agree,” I whispered, my voice barely audible over the sounds of Chase’s
torment.
“Say it!” Astaroth demanded, his voice cold andmanding. His eyes gleamed with satisfaction,
but he wanted more than just a whimper. I swallowed hard, the weight of my decision heavy on my
shoulders.
“I agree,” I repeated, my voice stronger this time, though it quivered with uncertainty as I kept my
eyes on my friend’s pained face. “But first you release him.” Chase’s cries intensified in the
background, each one tearing at my heart as Astaroth continued to inflict oundish pain upon him
for a moment longer before releasing him from his demonic hold. Chase’s unconscious and
depleted body toppled to the ground in a heap of blood, sweat and tears.
“Thank you, friend!” I whispered, running my fingers under Chase’s eyes to remove the blood from
his skin. Tears ran down my cheeks seeing him so weak and vulnerable. Leaning in to press my lips
to his forehead I steadied myself for the trials ahead, knowing if I wanted to save Chase, my friends
and family I had no choice but to y Astaroth’s twisted game.
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