Chapter 139. Play Our Part

"You insulted the Moon goddess, and there will be consequences for that." Astaroth 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 declared, 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 replace 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.

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