Chapter 173. A Test of Trust

Lottie POV

Standing in the familiar surroundings of Astaroth's cathedral or church, whatever this place was, I turned to Knox and Kane, my mind racing with questions. This didn't feel right.

"We don't have a choice!" Sage reminded me that the Moon Goddess had really messed with Sage's head. I could feel how conflicted she was over the choice that had been unnecessarily laid at her feet.

"How exactly do you plan to trick Connie into thinking she's your mate?" I questioned, crossing my arms, feeling vulnerable and more than a little sceptical of this plan.

"She’s going to want to.." Swallowing the lump that formed in my throat, I nodded, knowing everyone understood.

"Have coitus? Fornicate? Bone? Go all the way? Have intercourse? Have relations? Do the deed?" Astaroth started to list off, his fingers twirling around the large beast's ear.

"Not helpful, asswipe." Knox moaned as I rolled my eyes.

"Oh, not clear enough? Ok, Sexual re