Their Secret Obsession (A Reverse Harem) by Pippa Moon novel Chapter 183

"She won't be staying here." I declared all vulnerability gone in its place, a firmness that seemed to resonate with my mate and brother.

"We have years to work that out." Astaroth laughed, waving off my unease with a flick of his wrist.

"SO... your little mate here has agreed to consider my request if I heal you... Which I have done. I have also helped Chase, not that you three have given him a second thought in the last few minutes. Some family you are! When you return to your realm he will wake up... eventually." His grin made my stomach lunge with apprehension.

"And as for your other condition, that I do not harm your mates physically, mentally or magically and do NOT instruct anyone else to do so, I agree IF they agree to give me the same courtesy." He declared his eyes meeting Knox's, not mine.

"I said our family too!" Charlotte pipped up, a smile painting my lips. "No games? No loopholes? No tricks or scamming?" She added firmly. "I mean it Astaroth! I will remove your dick and wear it as a damn trophy if you mess with anyone I love again." Her demands rang out, bold and unyielding, and though pride swelled within me, there was a knot of fear twisting in my gut.

I had obviously missed a lot but couldn't help but feel Charlotte was walking a dangerous path, playing a game of negotiation with a demon who thrived on deceit. But her courage, her uncompromising resolve, was a sight to behold, a reminder of the strength that lay within her.

"That's our pups," Rolo chimed in.

"She is not far along enough for that." I laughed, my eyes furrowing at my wolf's pride.

"Our Alpha genes are taking root inside her, that strength and need to protect... that's our pup's natural instinct."