Shannonโs POVAfter Brendan left, the day continued with a strange mix of emotions, as I continued my experiment of abstaining from the mysterious potion. The absence of the daily routine allowed my senses to sprout in ways I hadnโt anticipated. My wolf, usually subdued, now seemed to stir with an intensity that was alarming.As the hours passed, I noticed an never-seen clarity in my perceptionsโevery scent, every sound, and every detail of the world around me became vivid. It was as though a veil had been lifted, revealing a sensitivity that definitely extended human experience.The most surprising revelation was the shift in my perception of the triplets. Once seen as my tormentors, my wolf now regarded them differently. Their scents, once sources of fear and panic, now carried a certain allure. It wasnโt mere tolerance; it was a wild craving that stirred deep in my core.The mating bond that linked me to the brothers, a bond I assumed would die off as I embarked on a new journey wi
Shannonโs POVThe rain, mirroring the storm inside me, began to pour as I ran through the dark street. Each drop stinging my face, mixing with the tears streaming down my cheeks. The world around me blurred, my vision clouded by the betrayal I had just witnessed.Finally reaching my room, I fumbled with the doorknob, my trembling hands betraying me. I slammed the door shut, attempting to leave the reality of what I had just seen outside. But it didnโt seem to work. My heart pounded in sync with the rain tapping the window glass.Collapsing onto the cold floor, I was swallowed by the darkness the betrayal. Leila, the one person I trusted, and Brendan, the one I thought would finally save me from the brothersโ torment, had betrayed me.With the sound of a loud blast of thunder, I sprang up awake from my dream. It was truly raining outside, and the dream felt so real, except, it was all true โ Leila and Brendan had truly betrayed me. Realizing this, the sobs escaped my chest as I curled
Shannonโs POVSwollen eyes and a deep ache within, I turned from my sleep. Having nothing else to do, I had cried myself to sleep again after the boys left me there. I looked out the window and seeing the brightness of the sun, I glanced at my phone and the device revealed that it was already noon.The remnants of despair clung to my mind as I tried to get myself together. It was time to forget about it and face reality. It was time to rewrite my fate, and by this, I meant shattering the plans for todayโs mating ceremony with Brendan.Stumbling down the bed, I glanced at the mirror again, and this time, I captured the reflection of a girl who was ready to start afresh. Determination then shone in my eyes โ a spark that helped me decide on what I wanted.Out the room and down the staircase, my legs led me through the heavy silence of the house as I marched to find mom. As I approached the living room, I caught fragments of conversations there, my motherโs voice mixing with Robinโs.I b
Shannonโs POVWith my hands above my head, I opened my mouth widely, yawning as if I had been engaged in an exhausting chore, meanwhile I was just waking up from an eight hour nightโs rest. โToday is going to be a good day.โ I affirmed, climbing down from bed. The bathroom was my destination, but for reasons best known to me, I returned to my bed. For the next few minutes, I remained in one position, my hands crossed on my chest with my gaze fixed on the door. I was trying to come up with ideas on how to make my day less boring but I couldnโt come up with any. โI will just sit back and watch as the day goes.โ I muttered. Just as I was about to rise, my door flung open and Ricky walked in. โYou should have knocked.โ I muttered, avoiding his cold gaze. โWhat did you just say?โ He asked, closing in on me. โNothing.โ I replied, this time around, my voice was loud and firm, though I was still avoiding his gaze. The room suddenly went silent after my response. The day was still young
Shannonโs POV Certainly, Ricky wasnโt bluffing, whenever he said a word, he always followed it until the end even if it was going to cause him to spill blood. Even if I wanted to make him feel the same way I feel whenever they bring Selena home, I will have to find another option. It would be wicked of me to risk someoneโs life just to get him jealous. Besides, I was only bluffing, had no other guys to bring in, every guy I know hated and looked down on me.โWhere have you been pretty? I checked your room and everywhere you always visit but I didnโt find you.โ Jules said with a merry tone, snapping me from my revive. โI went out.โ I replied, flashing a coy smile at him. โReally? And you couldnโt tell me?โ โIโm sorry. Excuse me.โ I said then turned around to leave. For the rest of the day, Rickyโs words continued to ring in my head, hence making me uncomfortable. I even tried to get a nap in a bid to forget about it, but I woke up with the thought still on my mind. At this point
Shannonโs POV After a long day at school, I was sitting in the balcony with my photo album on my thigh. This was the second time I was trying to detach Leilaโs pictures from the album, but I just couldnโt bring myself to do it. Each day, she texted me repeatedly, telling me she was remorseful for her action and wished she could turn back the hands of the clock. At some point, I wanted to forgive her because I had become extremely lonely, but each time I remembered the scene, my loneliness become replaced with anger. โHey, take a look at yourself.โ Cole said, pushing a paper into my hand. โWhat? How did youโฆ how long have you been here?โ I asked, admiring the sketch he had handed to me. โAbout half an hour now. I thought you saw me staring.โ He chuckled, lowering himself on the spot beside me. โI didnโt. Oh my goodness, I never knew you were this good.โ I grinned, still gushing at the sketch in my hands. โThank you.โ He replied. After what seems like forever, I folded the pape
Shannonโs POV Thinking about Eric made cold chills run through my spines. He was someone I regret knowing and would do anything to avoid. โArenโt you going to ask how I found out about Eric?โ Selena then asked out of nowhere as if reading my thoughts.When I didnโt reply, she said, โWell, I did a little research about your past and this got me wondering why the moon goddess decided to mate a low life omega with an alpha.โ She smirked, pushing her hair behind her ear. โWhy are you doing this?โ I asked, gripping the edge of the couch. โYou already know why, but for clarification purposes, I will repeat it.โ She paused, then continued. โStay away from the brothers, they are mine, not yours.โ She snapped. โIโฆโ I started, but she interrupted,โStay away from the them, I donโt want to repeat myself, am I clear?โ She asked. โYes.โ I gulped, still gripping the couch. Smirking, she grabbed her phone and purse and after one look at me, she stormed out of the living room. Breakfast that m
Shannonโs POV Ricky, Jules, Cole, mom, and I sat on separate couches as we allowed different thoughts to spiral through our minds. Deep down, I knew mom was disappointed, not in me though, but in Eric.When she discovered we were mates, she tried all her best to see to it that we got mated, but unfortunately I was rejected. For some reasons, I didnโt want to accept the fact that Eric reappearance was a coincidence. Something must have happened for him to appear all of a sudden. Was it Selena? โ I asked myself. โShannon.โ Mom called with a soft voice, interrupting my thoughts. โMom, Iโm sorry. I should have told you earlier.โ I said. โItโs not your fault. Believe me, whatever happened between Eric and you isnโt your fault.โ She said, taking my hands in hers. โThank you.โ I mumbled, lost on what to say. That night, I went to bed brainstorming on the possible reasons why Eric decided to return all of a sudden. I fell asleep thinking about it. The next morning at school, Leila wa
Shannon, five years later.As the sun streamed through the windows, filling the room with warmth, I found myself chasing after our energetic twins, boy and girl, who are barely five years old. Laughter echoed through the house as they raced around the living room.โSlow down, you two!โ I called out, trying in vain to keep up with their energy.But Jules walking in just chuckled from the doorway, his eyes shining with amusement. โLet them play, my love,โ he said, his voice filled with affection. โTheyโre just having fun.โI sighed, knowing he was right. As much as I wanted to keep them safe, I couldnโt deny them the simple joy of being young and carefree. With a resigned smile, I watched as they continued their game of chase and catch, their laughs filling the air with screams.Just then, I felt Julesโ arms wrap around my once again pregnant belly from behind, his embrace warm and comforting. I leaned back into his arms, relishing the feel of his strong arms around me. โHow are you and
Shannonโs POVThe atmosphere in the castle had shifted since Matthewโs capture. With him out of the picture, the pack felt safer, even at the borders. Ricky and Cole had returned after several days of patrolling, their faces weary but relieved.As we gathered around the dinner table, there was a sense of peace and contentment in the air. Jules sat at the head of the table, his presence reassuring and strong. I couldnโt help but feel a swell of pride as I looked at him, knowing he had risked everything to protect our pack.Ricky and Cole filled our ears with tales of their adventures at the boarders, their voices filled with excitement as they recounted their encounters with rival packs and rogue wolves. Despite the dangers they faced, they had emerged victorious and the pack now was finally safe.As we shared our meal, laughter echoed through the hall, the tension of recent events fading into the background. Even Dora and Ellie had joined in the festivities, as Iโd insisted on invitin
Shannonโs POVTwo days after the investigation for Julesโ attempted murder, as I entered his room, I found him fuming in his bed, his face twisted with frustration.โThey couldnโt find him,โ he muttered to me before I said anything, his voice dripping with irritation. โMatthew has slipped through our fingers again.โI sighed as I watched Julesโ restless movements, knowing this was going to be a long conversation. โYou need to rest, Jules. Let the guards handle this.โ I said firmly, approaching his bedside. โYouโre not in any condition to be worrying about Matthew right now.โJules shot me a glare, but I could see the pain in his eyes. โI canโt just sit here while that traitor is out there,โ he grumbled, shifting uncomfortably against his pillows.I gently placed a hand on his arm, trying to calm him down. โYou need to focus on getting better,โ I urged. โThe guards will find Matthew eventually. You need to trust them.โHe let out a frustrated sigh, but finally relented. โFine,โ he grum
Shannonโs POVI walked back to the castle, my mind swirling with thoughts about Matthew. He didnโt deny it. He didnโt even try to. My suspicions were like shadows creeping over me, chilling me to the bone. But without solid proof, I felt like I was playing with smoke.I found Jules in his study, buried under a mountain of paperwork. His tired eyes glanced up at me, and I could tell he was bracing himself for another round of my suspicions.โJules, I need to talk to you about Matthew,โ I blurted out before he could stop me.He sighed heavily, rubbing his temples. โShannon, weโve been over this. Youโre letting your imagination run wild.โI shook my head, frustration bubbling inside me. โBut Jules, I just need you to listen. I know somethingโs not right.โHe looked at me with a mix of sympathy and exasperation. โShannon, I understand youโre scared after everything thatโs happened. But maybe youโre seeing things that arenโt there. Itโs understandable, given the trauma youโve been through.
Shannonโs POVโIโm not lying to you Jules, you need to believe me when I say that Mathew is not a good person. He is trying to pot against you and why wonโt you believe me?โ I inquired with a very stern countenance plastered on my face.โOh please Shannon can you please just stop all of this drama? Why are you bothering yourself over something that you shouldnโt? I donโt know what is feeding you with lies but you know better than to believe everything you hear.โ Jules snapped at me, walking back to his desk, and sunk into it without giving me any more regard.I knew he wasnโt going to believe me from the start but why? Iโve been on Mathewโs trial forever and itโs enough for me to know that he is planning on hurting Jules.But why wonโt Jules listen? Why is he so certain that Mathew canโt do anything to him? Why am I looking like the crazy one here? All Iโm trying to do is to avert him from the danger that is heading right towards him.I couldnโt let anything happen to Jules but at thi
Shannonโs POVI knew the answers I needed were not going to come that easily. I knew my instincts werenโt wrong about Matthew and he had something up his sleeves.I intended to find out because one way or the other it was going to affect someone I cared about.I had second thoughts on the fact that I might be overthinking and he wasnโt doing anything wrong.But what if he was actually what I thought he was? Doing research wonโt make me lose anything but ignoring this would.I knew he had been working here and I knew exactly where to start my investigation from. The best way to get my answers is through the maids.They were the eyes and ears of everything, all I needed was to convince a maid to tell me everything. Of course, she would resist at first but later sheโll give in to some persuasion.I paced around my room thinking hard if this was the right way to go about it. What if I was wrong and I got blamed along with being called paranoid?This just has to work so I wonโt get blamed
Shannonโs POVI stormed into the castle, my heart pounding in my chest. The situation with Matthew had left me unsettled, and I know I had to find a way to make Jules listen to my warnings about him.As I entered the main hall, my eyes immediately fell on Michael, playing innocently with a toy on the floor. Beside him stood Matthew, the man I found so suspicious.My instincts screamed at me to grab Michael and run, but I forced myself to stay calm. I hurried over to my son, scooping him up into my arms protectively. Michael grinned up at me, holding out the toy he had been playing with.I turned to face Matthew, my expression hard and suspicious. โWhat are you doing here?โ I demanded, my voice laced with tension.Matthew blinked in surprise, taken aback by my abruptness. โI came to see Jules,โ he replied, gesturing vaguely. โOne of the maids told me to wait here, and I saw Michael, so I thought Iโd keep him company.โMy grip on Michael tightened, my protective instincts in overdrive.
Shannonโs POV.The next day Jules and I moved into the pack house.It was still so surreal to me that I was an Alpha.Jules was almost completely healed now and he kept talking about how it was all because of his training yesterday. I mentioned to him that it was probably because of the training heโs still not properly healed yet but he just laughed in my face.As soon as we arrived in the pack house, we were welcomed by the slaves. They were all lined up in the living room in a straight line dressed in black and whiteThey had to be at least fifty to a hundred of them.What on earth did we need so many slaves for?I wondered as I scanned their faces.I glanced over at Jukes who seemed a little too confident. I wish I had his confidence. It seemed like he was used to it, unlike me.โThese are the palace slaves, they are always at your service, They all have been assigned different stations. You will eventually get used to them but for now, these are the most important faces you will
Jules POVI woke up in a brightly lit room. I blinked, trying to adjust to the harsh fluorescent light.โJules!โ A familiar sounding voice called out and I frowned as her face came into view.โShannon,โ I sat up a little too quickly and groaned out in absolute pain.โHey Jules,โ she smiled at me.โDonโt move too much. You have not yet healed up.โ She said, her sweet voice wrapping around me like a blanket.โYouโve been released?โ it was supposed to be an observation but it came out as a question. I was so happy to see her, I couldnโt believe I had won. At some point, I had completely blacked out but if she was here with me then I had won.โThanks to you. Iโm so sorry for what you had to go through for my sake.* She said, hugging me.I winced at the pain and she quickly let go of me as if I were some fragile glass.โNo,โ I protested at the absence of her warmth. I wanted it back but I knew she would be too afraid to hurt me. That was just who Shannon was.โIโm sorry, you seem to still