Their Secret Obsession (A Reverse Harem) by Pippa Moon novel Chapter 179

"You need me to make this deal, right? After all, your mind games and trickery with Knox forced him to agree." I asked, dismissing his comment with a challenge of my own. Daring him to contest my statement.

"Consent is consent." Astaroth shrugged, unbothered by my accusations. I lifted my chin defiantly to meet Astaroth's gaze. His laughter cut through the silence like a knife, each offence and insult a reminder of the power he held over us.

For now!

"Is she always this feisty?" Astaroth asked Knox, but his eyes remained glued on me.

"Yes!" Knox replied quickly, his tone laced with entertainment, a smile twisted the corners of my lips, loving that even in our darkest moments he could make my stomach flutter with excitement. 2I suggest you answer her question, big guy!" Knox added with a grunt, yet still Astaroth's eyes remained glued on mine.

"I need you to agree, yes." Astaroth responded, his eyes narrowed on me as he delved into my mind, his large form drawing nearer, his presence so suffocating, I instinctively stepped back, a silent plea for him to stay away. But Chase lay at my feet, his still form a stark reminder of the vulnerability that surrounded us.

"Why?" I asked as I refused to surrender to despair. "Why not Kane? He is just as protective as Knox. Do you really think he won't have something to say about who his daughter mates?" I asked with determination.

"He is.."

"It doesn't matter!" I growled, cutting him off. "Because what you fail to understand is that we are a family!" I snapped, my eyes raised to meet Knox's, only then realising that he had edged closer to Astaroth, who seemed oblivious.