Chapter 101. A Mother's Resolve

"Any deal we had with you.. is over.." Charlotte demands as she pushes between Knox and me. "You see, I was careful with my wording.. The deal only stood if those I loved remained protected.. You hurt Knox,"

"I did not put that blade in his side." Asatroth laughed stepping closer, but Charlotte remained still, her hands reaching back to grab mine and Knox's

"No, but you orchestrated it.. You are to blame.. and what about my brother.. I do believe you have tortured him more than once..." She smiles, and fuck am I so proud of her. My fierce Mumma bear.

"Where is this strength coming from?" He asks, his eyes tight with anger.

A surge of raw energy seemed to pulse from Lottie, her silvery glow brightening the entire chamber, overpowering the shadows that clung to Astaroth like a second skin.

"From those I love." She smiled earnestly as her body hummed with power. The sight was mesmerising, and for a moment, I was struck by the magnitude