Chapter 146. Shadows Within

Lottie POV

"You are lying." Knox gasped, both of us knowing under no circumstances would Kane beg a demon to pursue our daughter. Shaking my head slowly, I looked back at Knox, who was staring at Astaroth with hatred. I could see the primal need in him to protect us working its way to the forefront and knew I had to do or say something to defuse the situation.

"What do you get from this? What do you get from messing with people's lives?" Knox spat furiously. "You are a sick fuck." he added with a growl, but to my relief, he stayed with Kane supporting his brother's exhausted body. My heart ached to be closer to them, but I wanted the demons to remain focused on me.

"A beautiful and powerful mate at my side and on my arm forever. I thought that would have been clear." The demon laughed, shrugging as he looked between us.

"Enough. I can't even... deal.. With you!" I hissed, waving my hands in the air. "Release Kane, now!" I added, my furious eyes finding th