Their Secret Obsession (A Reverse Harem) by Pippa Moon novel Chapter 265

Lottie POV

Staring at the ceiling of my old room, I listened to the steady breathing of my brothers and smiled to myself, marvelling at how one night could pivot our relationships so unexpectedly. Adam and I had taken some kind of miraculous turn in the road; it felt like we had bridged months of distance in a single evening. Liam seemed more brooding now, almost as if he had adopted the old, sombre demeanour Adam used to wear like a second skin.

Meanwhile, Chase appeared distant and quiet, a far cry from his usual lively, cocky self. Instead of snuggling into the quilt beside me as he always did, he now slept on a chair, his large body making the chair creak with every breath he took.

Liam was sprawled out on the floor, looking uncomfortable yet oddly at peace in his makeshift bed, while Adam lay beside me, his expression calm as he slept soundly, his lips occasionally twitching into a smile. Observing him in such a peaceful state, I wondered what had sparked this change. I remembered him from years ago when I was friends with his daughter; he had been a doting father, full of smiles and jokes.

"During Our time at the Royal pack, I have neither seen nor heard anyone talk about his daughter," Sage uttered as she stirred within me, bringing with her a sudden realisation— Why wasn't she around?

"Maybe it was a bad breakup? Maybe her mother will not allow her to visit? Was their life too dangerous for her?" I rushed out to Sage in a panic.

"Chill those titties girl. I just meant.." But I continued to no longer listen to reason.

"If so, and it is too dangerous, what does that say for the pups I am about to bring into this world and family?" I uttered, my mind whirling with endless possibilities.

"Or maybe that is where he goes when he sneaks out... To see his family?" Sage interrupted my spiral of worry and concern. Regardless of her attempt to soothe me, these questions swirled in my mind, adding layers of curiosity and concern about Adam's past and the shadows that seemed to follow him.

Feeling restless and not the least bit tired, I carefully slid out of bed, trying my best not to disturb Adam, whose presence beside me was both a comfort and a novelty. As I tiptoed past Liam, I paused, my heart skipping a beat, hoping I hadn't awakened him. Successfully reaching the door, I let out a sigh of relief and stepped quietly into the hallway, closing the door gently behind me.

Standing alone in the dimly lit corridor, I placed a hand on my belly, feeling the reassuring kicks of my unborn twins.

"Mummas here." I cooed as the sensation of them kicking my hand brought a surge of emotion over me, a mix of joy but a poignant reminder of all I had lost and all that still awaited me. This old pack house, with its walls steeped in memories both sweet and painful, seemed to hold echoes of a life I missed with all my heart.