Chapter 139
Chapter 139: y Our Part!
Kane POV
Chapter 139: y Our Part!
“You insulted the Moon goddess, and there will be
consequences for that.” Astaraoth announced, making my jaw clench, because I knew he was most
likely right. She would have to make an example of us. “I imagine the second Lottie here rejects
you,” he dered, stepping toward us, as I instinctively stepped back. “The second she.is out of the
picture, your second–chance mates will suddenly pop up, and you will be powerless to fight that
bond.”
“You dare suggest such a thing?” Knox’s voice ripped through the room, with a low and dangerous
edge to his tone that made me more than a little nervous. “No one could ever rece her!” he spat,
and I felt Charlotte tighten her grip on my chest. I agreed, of course.
“Personally, I would force you two to watch as Lottie here found her second chance mate. Fell in
love and raised those pups without you.” Astaroth announced, setting a fire under the
simmering pot of Rage I was trying to control.
“There is no one else for me, just Kane and Knox.” Charlotte dered with resolve that left
no doubt in my mind she meant it. At this moment in time, she meant it!
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“But, maybe she isn’t THAT pissed at you! OR petty!” He added with a wink that only fueled the
inferno inside me, but, as much as my anger burned bright, I couldn’t help but see the twisted logic
in
the demon’s words.
“How can you stand there and listen to this shit!” Knox roared,* Charlotte’s eyes darting between us
filled with unshed tears. I hated seeing them like this, but we needed to stop.burying our heads in
the sand and face facts! Our union might not be what was for the best for Charlotte!
“The fated mate bond has brought us nothing but pain and suffering, Knox,” I admitted with a sigh,
feeling Charlotte tense in my arms. I leaned down and kissed her forehead, needing to reassure her
that I loved her without question, but the bond itself was the issue. “This bond keeps trying to tear
us apart. Time and time again. Perhaps severing it is the only way to end this cycle of torment.” I
admitted with a sigh that wore heavy on my soul.
“No!” Charlotte growled, shoving my chest to get away, but I held her tight, refusing to let her go.
“I don’t like it either,” I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper. “But he’s right. It’s the only way
to protect you, to keep you and our children safe from the dangers thate with being tied to
us.”
“And you tied to me! A traitor’s daughter!” Charlotte uttered, pain etched in her tone. I was
about to reassure her, but Knox’s jaw
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tightened, his gaze flickering between me and the demon. I could see the conflict raging within him,
torn between his love for Charlotte and the desperate need to keep her out of harm’s way.
“We can’t trust him,” Knox finally said, his voice strained with emotion. “He’ll double–cross us the
moment it suits him.” His words mirrored my own fears, the nagging doubt that chewed at the edges
of my mind. But I failed to see what other choices we had.”
Given the way Chase vibrated in Knox’s arms, my silence
apparently said more than anything I could have said.
“There has to be a way!” Knox snapped weakly.
“There is, we sacrifice the pups or each other! Those are our choices, Knox! And I refuse to give up
on my kid, or yours! And I refuse to let her go!” I demanded, holding her to me tightly to prove my
point. “This way we MIGHT get to keep it all.”
“Might!” Knox repeated with wide eyes. “It’s a gamble!” Charlotte’s eyes dropped to the floor then
slowly lifted to Astaroth.
“How sure are you that this will work?” She asked, her lips wobbling in fear.
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“This is insane, Kane, you are not listening to his shit are you?” Knox growled angrily, his arms
tightening around Chase.
“I will use my powers to fight any bond the Moon goddess tries
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to spark if it is indeed her n to make you all suffer. That is easy enough. But you will have to let
me stay close by, and you will have to y your part.”
“Kane!” Knox seethed, my eyes snapping to my brothers in warning. How could he not see this was
our only choice?
“Do you have a better n, Knox?” I asked, hating myself almost as much as I am sure Knox did
me, right now. “It is worth hearing him out.” I nodded to Astaroth, Knox’s eyes red with rage
before he walked off to lean up the far end of the cathedral, evidently needing to put space between
us. I watched him carefullyy Chase down, so he could pace gently, no doubt trying to soothe
Havoc.
“y our part?” I asked, my eyes narrowing back on Astaroth.
“Well, for one, the rejection has to be believable, as does the reason for her rejection.” Looking
down into Charlotte’s eyes, I saw the tears paint hershes and knew she was as scared as I was.
“So, how are your acting skills?” He smirked, my blood running cold as fear set in my bones. In this
treacherous ce, where alliances shifted like shadows in the night, trust seemed to be a fragile
thing, easily shattered by the whims of demons. But there was more at stake than our bond…
Something Knox seemed to be missing.
“Our pups!” Rolo noted, for the first time in a while, letting his
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voice be heard.
“Our future!” I replied.
“We have to try,” I announced, my eyes meeting Knox’s, my voice steady despite the turmoil raging
within me. “For the pup’s sake, we have to try, Knox.” Knox’s gaze softened, a flicker of
understanding shing in his eyes. Slowly, he nodded, his resolvé weakening with each passing
moment.
“Alright,” he sighed, his voice firm yet exhausted. “We’ll do it. But we’ll be watching you every step
of the way. One wrong move, and you’ll regret it.” The demon smiled a twisted grin that sent a chill
down my spine.
“Of course,” heughed, his voice dripping with honeyed malice. “I wouldn’t expect anything less-
but first, we have to discuss the price of my help.” Astaroth grinned slowly. I could feel Charlotte
shifting ufortably and braced myself because if his earlierments were anything to go by,
the price was going to be a steep one.
“What is it you want from me?” I asked, Astaroth’s eyes met mine, his head shaking slowly.
“Not from you, so to speak.” Heughed, turning his attention to Knox. “Do you remember that
little deal we made, friend? In your darkest moment. That I would help you end your suffering
if you promised me something small in return.” I tensed, remembering my
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brother’s earlier admission.
“Stop talking in riddles and get on with it, demon.”
“Fine, heughed, walking to the altar and lifting himself on it, his eyes glued on my girl.
“I want your daughter.”