Their Secret Obsession (A Reverse Harem) by Pippa Moon novel Chapter 250

Kane POV

"Okay, I have so many ideas," Connie beamed, excitedly ticking off options on her fingers: "There's the classic A-line, then maybe something with layers of tulle, or what about a sequined mermaid gown?" Her enthusiasm had made me nervous about how long we would be staying and what this was all going to cost.

As she nodded for the girl assisting her to follow her into the room, I held my hand up to stop the young assistant, who couldn't have been more than eighteen. She looked dead on her feet, and I could hear her stomach growling from where I sat.

"Have you eaten?" I questioned her, watching her face for any sign she might be lying. When she shook her head, her stomach betrayed her with another groan. "Don't lie to me," I insisted.

"She needs to lose a few pounds. Who cares," Connie scoffed nastily, grabbing the girl's arm and pulling her toward the dressing room.

"This is going to be our Luna?" Rolo asked as anger flared within me at Connie's callous remark. Fat-shaming the assistant was not only cruel but could have a lasting impact on the young girl.

"We need to intervene to teach Connie a lesson she won't soon forget." he added his temper rivalling my own.

"I agree." I concluded as I watched the curtain close. This woman was a direct representation of me right now, and I would not stand for bullying of any kind. She was old enough to know better. I had been a dick to Lottie and Lilly growing up, but I tried to reason with myself that it always came from a place of brotherly love. Something that I knew was twisted, given that Lottie was now the absolute love of my life. Regardless of my past errors, I would strive to do better to ensure that I never ignore such cruelty. That was the leader I wanted to be, the fatherly figure I needed to be for those who looked up to me and my own pups.

Stepping out of the store, I was met by the security guard whom I was also paying to keep the place open. He was a sturdy man; his uniform stretched taut over broad shoulders and a barrel chest, his expression weary but alert.

"Don't suppose you are free to help me teach my girl a lesson in manners?" I asked, and after a quick chat, he agreed to oblige me.

Back inside, five minutes later, Connie continued to ramble on, oblivious to my absence. She emerged from the dressing room in another ludicrous gown, this one a cascade of frills and rhinestones that seemed to please her. As she spun in front of the mirror, the security guard entered, carrying a tray of food he had gathered from the local shops. He set it down in front of me.

"Please join us." I waved to him as he sat picking up a protein bar, his lips pulled tight in a smile at what was coming. Connie, suddenly noticing the food, rushed over with greedy eyes. As she reached for a sandwich, I shook my head and nodded toward the assistant.

"Help yourself, darling. You've more than earned it," I told her with a warm smile.

"Yeah, Emily, you have been here longer than me; you must be flagging. You need to eat." The guard offered, holding up a sandwich to the young girl, who eyed it nervously and then looked at Connie.

"Are you shitting me.. Why is she getting first dibs? Like she needs the carbs." Connie growled, her menace coming off her in waves.

"I am okay, thank you." The young girl, I now knew as Emily whispered, her eyes slightly glossed with signs of pain and tears.