Shannon’s POVAs I sat next to Robin, nursing a mug of steaming tea while I assisted him in the throne room since the brothers were still recovering, my mind wandered off to the events of the past days.A commotion at the entrance drew my attention, and I watched as the guards escorted three women into the throne room.The women’s clothes were tattered, and the woman who seemed older, her face bore the marks of hardship, but there was a fire in her eyes that spoke of hope.Robin eyed her warily, his hand resting on the hilt of his royal chair as he sized her up. “Who are you, and what brings you to our borders?” he demanded, his voice sharp with authority.The women bowed their heads respectfully. Even though she seemed to have gone through a lot, the older woman’s voice was calm and steady as she spoke.“Great alpha, we come seeking refuge from a pack torn apart by tyranny,” she explained, her words ringing with a hint of sincerity.Robin’s cautious nature had always served him well,

Cole’s POVI strolled through the corridors of the castle, my mind occupied with thoughts of the day’s events. But as I turned a corner, I caught sight of Shannon sitting alone on a bench, her shoulders shaking with silent sobs.My heart clenched at the sight of her distress, and without hesitation, I hurried over to her side. “Shannon, what’s wrong?” I demanded, my voice laced with concern as I knelt down beside her. “Why are you crying?”But Shannon shook her head, her eyes filled with tears as she refused to meet my gaze. “It’s nothing, Cole,” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. “Just… something stupid.”I frowned, frustration bubbling up in me watching her struggle to contain her emotions. “Shannon, you know you can tell me anything,” I insisted, reaching out to gently brush a stray tear from her cheek. “Please, let me help.”But before Shannon could respond, Ellie appeared at her side, her brow furrowed with worry as she glanced between us. “Is everything okay?” she a

Jules’ POVRicky and Cole stared at me, their eyes wide with shock as they processed the bombshell I had just dropped on them.I could still see the worry written all over their faces, the horror creeping into their expressions as they struggled to understand the gravity of the situation.“Keep it a secret,” Ricky finally spoke, his voice barely above a whisper as he glanced around the room nervously. “Don’t let anyone else know about this.”I shook my head, ready to spill all the details that moment. “I know,” I murmured, my voice filled with desperation. “But it’s going to be hard, especially now that…“Especially that what?” Ricky asked.I hesitated for some seconds, feeling my words heavy in my throat.“What is it, dammit Jules?!” Ricky exclaimed, frustrated by my silence.“Dora says she’s pregnant.” I finally uttered.A new wave of shock washed over my brothers, their faces pale as they exchanged a glance. “What?” Cole exclaimed, his voice filled with disbelief. “How is that even

Shannon’s POVI excused myself from the dinner table to tend to a spill on my dress. I could feel Dora’s eyes burning into my back as I walked away, her anger palpable even from a distance.Ignoring her, I made my way to the restroom, the sound of my footsteps echoing in the empty corridor. Entering the restroom and closing the door behind me, I took a deep breath, trying to calm the racing of my heart.I then turned on the tap and began to rinse the stain from my dress, the cool water soothing against my skin. But before I could finish, the door swung open and Dora stormed into the room, her expression dark with anger.“What do you think you’re doing, Shannon?” she demanded.I froze, caught off guard by her sudden appearance. “I-I’m just cleaning off a spill,” I stammered.Dora’s eyes narrowed, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. “Don’t play dumb with me,” she spat, her voice dripping with contempt. “You’re always sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong.”I swallowed hard,

Shannon’s POVI followed Jules silently, careful not to make a sound as he made it through the castle hallways. He seemed intent on reaching a specific spot, his movements purposeful yet hidden in mystery.As he stopped by a tree outside by the courtyard, his gaze swept across the surroundings, his demeanor tense as if he was waiting for someone.Just as I was about to step closer to get a better look, a hand touched my shoulder, causing me to startle. I turned around to see Cole standing behind me, his expression curious, yet concerned.“What are you doing out here so late, Shannon? I saw you leave the bed.” Cole asked, his brow furrowed in confusion.I quickly searched for an excuse, my mind racing to come up with a plausible explanation. “Oh, I couldn’t sleep, I was just taking a stroll,” I replied, trying to keep my voice steady despite the sudden rush of adrenaline.Cole raised an eyebrow, his gaze lingering on me for a moment before turning to where Jules had been standing. Howe