Ricky’s POVI made my way out of Shannon’s room a couple of hours later whistling a familiar tune as I made my way back to the study. The hours I spent in her arms were always the best part of his day, he always waited the whole day to go back into her room and have sex with sweet, innocent Shannon. She couldn’t seem to reject me and while I liked a little bit of stubbornness sometimes, I loved her naivety, it seemed so precious to me sometimes.I walked past the balcony as I looked outside, it was a full moon tonight which meant it was a good sign. The castle was quiet save for the guards I knew would be on duty now, working in the shadows. I eventually got to the study and made my way inside. The last time I checked my watch, it was past two in the morning. I had to catch some sleep to feel properly rested ahead of my meetings tomorrow.As soon as I shut the door behind me, my senses were on high alert. There was someone in here with me, the person who had arrived before I did. I
Shannon’s POV The first time I tried to run, I hadn’t gone too far before I was found and then I had to come back because it wasn’t going to work but now, I couldn’t shake off the feeling anymore. It’s been pulling at me for a while now and I was more it less fighting a lost battle right now and there was nothing I could do about it other than give in to the urge to run away. Unlike the previous time, I knew what route to take to avoid whatever evil lurked in the forest and I wasn’t going empty-handed this time around. After being accepted as their mate, I’ve been exposed to more luxury than I could handle and I had enough money to take me through troubled circumstances. I thought about telling my mother about my decision this time around but I wasn’t quite sold on the decision. I trusted my mother but I didn’t trust her to keep a secret as big as this and there was every chance that she wasn’t going to let me leave and Alpha Robin would be notified as well. Given how I stormed o
HAZEL I just found a way to kill a man without killing him!I stepped out of the dimly lit bar, the warm summer air hitting my face as I dragged my weak knees down the street. Surprisingly, I felt a sense of relief wash over me. The drinks had helped dull the ache in my heart, even though I knew it would be for a little while.There is just no way I am going to forget what my eyes had seen!Gadzooks!As I made my way to my car, I paused, realizing I was in no condition to drive. I couldn't have thought I would be in a position where I would be in a position where I will be too drunk to drive. Sighing, I pulled out my phone and quickly booked a room at the nearest hotel.Somehow, I am glad I got drunk, as I didn't have to punish myself by worrying over Rudolf and Chery.The next morning, I awoke with a pounding headache. I managed to take a stroll within the hotel, as I fed my eyes with nothing of interest. I just wanted to get my mind off those dimwits.Just
Ricky’s POV“Can you wrap your head around what happened during dinner?” Jules turned his attention to Cole who was still sitting next to the pool. The way Shannon had stormed off left them bewildered and lost for words. She had never reacted that way before. What happened between them had sent her overboard and I knew that it was largely on me to find out what had gone wrong. My guests had felt insulted and I did as well but I had to find a way to sweep what had happened under the carpet.“What happened after you followed her when she stormed out of the dining room?” I asked Cole, he didn’t return after he had left and we ended up finding him here when dinner was over. “We got into a small discussion, she got mad over something I said and then she pushed me inside the pool.” Cole narrated as he frowned, feeling slightly embarrassed that he had been thrown off board by a woman but his ego was the least of my problems. I had to find a way to deal with Shannon before she spiraled o
Shannon’s POVYou haven’t told us about what’s been happening with your love life for the past couple of weeks now,” Melissa began as we huddled together on the sofa, debating on what movie we were going to watch. I wanted a horror movie but Melissa was having none of it, it was in the middle of the day and she wanted to sleep peacefully at night without having to wake up screaming at some point.“C’mon,” I groaned. “You know everything already, what’s left to talk about?” “You’ve been on a roll lately and while I’m happy for you, I want to make sure you know what you’re doing.” Melissa began. “I hope you don’t take this the wrong way as well,” Melissa quickly added. “I’m just concerned, that’s all there is to it.” I nodded, there wasn’t any need for me to lose my cool over her obvious show of concern for my well-being, she was fast becoming a good friend and I enjoyed her company.In some ways, I understood her concern. I hadn’t had her life this fast-tracked since I met the Maye
Shannon’s POV“What?! No! This cannot be.” I silently lamented, staring at the guy in front of me.It was the first day of senior year and my eighteenth birthday, I was so excited to find my mate, that hopefully I would leave this world full of hurt and daily bullying behind me, I thought wrong.It was him, the guy that always took his time in bullying me, he was my mate, and by the smug look on his face, I could tell he was not delighted by the news either.Eric, being the alpha’s son with an insatiable ego was the main lead in my bullying. With tears in my eyes, I reminisce how it all began.I had just transferred to this school, and I was so excited to make new friends and start a new chapter in my life. I didn't know that being an omega would make that impossible. It seemed like everyone could smell my status, and they all looked at me with disgust.It was during lunchtime when Eric first approached me. He had friends with him, and they all looked like they were up to no good. Eri
Shannon's POVHolding onto my mother's hand tightly, my heart pounded in my chest. The mansion before me was like something out of a fairytale, with its gilded mirrors and priceless artwork.I tried not to gawk, but it was difficult to keep my eyes from wandering. My mother's hand gently squeezed mine. A reassuring smile played on my mother's lips. I met my mother's eyes and smiled back.Maybe this new life wouldn't be so bad after all. I had been bullied for so long and that day was a horrible one too. The bullies in school attacked me again and made me look very messy. I was quite embarrassed as well.As my eyes flitted around the room, a tall man with kind eyes approached. He wore a crisp suit, but his shoes were scuffed at the toes. He smiled warmly at me, then turned his gaze to my mother."Hello, Myra," he said, pulling her into a gentle hug. "It's wonderful to see you."Myra returned his embrace, and I watched as my mother's eyes lit up with affection. "It's wonderful to see yo
Shannon POV.I made sure to keep my head down during dinner, I couldn't look up as the two brothers were glaring at me from across the table."Why do you have to be mated to him, Mom!" I whined to my mother, not knowing my mind had no privacy either."Come on Shannon, no one will hurt you here, you're safe, right boys?" Robin reassured who sending a glare at Jules and Cole.They didn't reply and that skyrocketed my anxiety, I sincerely hope I won't be left alone with them, that would be disastrous."Yes, of course alpha Robin." I replied meekly.We carried on eating as if my safety wasn't on the line, I sincerely kept my cool to not worry my mother, but it shattered, the moment she dropped the bomb that she would be leaving me alone."Shannon," Robin called and I looked up, "Your mother and I will be leaving for a conference at the Ocean Howl Pack, don't worry you're safe." He must have sensed my worry enough to add that last line.My heart dropped at the mention of being left alone w