Their Secret Obsession (A Reverse Harem)

Lottie POV

I stood in the doorway, my heart pounding as I listened to the muffled conversation Adam was having. The smell of sweet potato fries wafted through the air, a scent so familiar it almost made me dizzy. Adam had put them in the air fryer before leaving the room. I wasn't stupid, I knew exactly who he was on the phone too even if he was trying hard to keep it from me. It was Kane. He was the only one who knew how much I loved them. the fact he remembered that detail, even now had me smiling despite myself. When Adam left the room, I crept closer, standing silently in the hallway to catch more of their conversation. The familiar pull towards Kane was strong, almost overwhelming. I clenched my fists, willing myself to shut it down, to control the surge of emotions that threatened to spill over. Just then, Connie's voice cut through the air, shouting down the phone at Adam. Her words were laced with insults, each one sharper than the last. It was painful to hear, but what hurt more was that Kane did nothing to defend my pups, our pups. Was he now questioning their parentage?

I was aware of Liam standing behind me, his presence a steady, silent support. Adam sensed me and turned to look directly at me as he rolled his eyes at Connie's blabbering. Her voice was grating, full of venom, but Adam held his ground and stayed calm. Stepping into the room, it took me seconds to find my voice and knock Connie off her pedestal, although I doubt it would be for long.

The gasp that came from her lips echoed down the phone and gave me a sense of satisfaction. Despite the insults, she kept lunging at me, I had refused to lower myself to her level.

"I am better than this." I soughed inwardly as I stepped away from Adam and his phone. So over this drama.

"Damn right, you are." Sage roared supportively.

Kane could hear everything evidently; the pain was still raw from him not defending me and our pups, something I wanted to repay him for, no matter how childish and hypercritical It made me.

"Good luck Kane." I addressed my ex and father of my children, for the first time in months before the call was ended and I found myself alone with Adam and Liam, both looking at me like I had three fucking heads.

"He will need it." Liam laughed out his hand finding mine.

"Don't let her get to you." Adam offered as he nodded behind me to Liam, a scowl painting his lips, he no doubt disapproved of Liam's comment.

"Lottie, are you okay?" Liam's voice was soft, and concerned as his fingers brushed against my fingers. I forced a smile, shrugging as if it were no big deal.

"I'm fine, Liam, Just... catching up with pack drama." I whispered back. I straightened my shoulders, trying to shake off the feeling of vulnerability. They both looked at me as if I was going to fall apart at any moment, and I hated it. I wasn't weak, and I wasn't going to break down in front of them.

"It's ok to need people." Sage offered me cautiously.

"I know, but they don't need to see me fall apart over that skank," I replied cooly.

"Although they did see you cry because Chase at your last KitKat yesterday. And the day before when you couldn't tie your laces.."

"Not helpful," I grunted at my annoying wolf.

"But true. If they can see you weep like a baby over a dying bear on TV they can see you upset over a real-life bitch, Lottie. Let's not be too hard on ourselves... is all I am saying."

"Well don't. And FYI it was a mumma bear.." I started to argue back but she chuckled playfully letting me know her reply would be tainted with amusement.

"Yep, in a Disney movie babe..." She laughed before sinking back into the depths of my mind. Thankfully silently.

"I need some air," I declared, my voice steady but firm. Without waiting for a response from my brothers, I turned and walked out of the room, my steps echoing down the hallway.novelbin

Outside, the cool breeze was a

welcome relief against my heated skin. I took a deep breath, trying to clear my mind. It had been a whirlwind of emotions since I moved in with my brothers and their Lycan pack Adjusting to having siblings after growing up alone had been challenging, but also hopeful. For the first time in a long while, I felt like I had a chance to uncover the truth about my family and my Lycan heritage.