Shannon’s POVMy graduation had happened three days ago and eventually, I was going to become free. I didn’t know how it was going to happen but I knew that something was going to work in my favor and all I could do was wait for it to happen. Patience has always been one of my strengths. “Hey, sweetheart. You’ve been silent since I came in here.” My mother began, giving me a small smile. “Is there something on your mind?” “Not really,” I shrugged. “I just don’t get the point of the whole flamboyant thing Alpha Robin has been raving about for a few days now.” “I believe he’s doing it because of the four of you,” My mother said as she stroked my hair. “He’s been telling me about this idea months before your graduation.”Alpha Robin decided that we ought to have a grand party to celebrate the graduation of his sons and mine from high school I wasn’t interested in a party but the truth was that I didn’t have any choice. I’ve never had much voice in any matter since I came here and it
Shannon’s POVI finally got my mother to tone down on her anger just for the night before she ruined everything and in as much as I hated that I was being forced to attend the party out of my own will, I didn’t want to ruin Alpha Robin’s hardwork and everyone else that was going to make an attempt to be here tonight. “Have you picked out a dress already?” My mother asked me as she styled my hair.Despite my complaints about not wanting to do extra, she paid no attention to me as she forced me to sit in front of my mirror with my mouth shut. “I didn’t pick any dress, mum.” I sighed, shaking my head slightly. “Up until tonight, I hadn’t even decided on attending the party.”“Are you being serious, right now?” My mother stared at my reflection in the mirror. “There’s a party going on downstairs and you want to remain up here in the comfort of your own bed?”“It sounds better than going down there and being the focus of everyone’s attention, don’t you think so?” I asked. She knew I was
Shannon’s POVThe silence in the hall was deafening. Everyone watched on, waiting for any of the brothers to say something while I wanted the ground to open up and swallow me. I tried to move my legs but they wouldn’t budge. I was petrified beyond measure and it wasn’t only because of what had just happened, it was because I knew how this was going to end. The Mayert triplets had spent the better part of six months trying to get rid of me by any means necessary and Melissa had served my head to them on a plate and I didn’t need any soothsayer to tell me what would happen after this.“Are you being serious right now, Melissa?” Cole chuckled. I shut my eyes as tears pooled in them. Only a miracle happening will change the next few minutes and deep down, I knew I was one of the most unluckiest people you would ever meet.“She’s probably trying to mess with us,” Jules said this time around. “My best guess is that she’s in on it with everyone here.” I didn’t know if they were trying to
Shannon’s POVI didn’t know if I should count myself fortunate to have stumbled across Hugh who had helped me realize that everything had a path that ought to be followed. I wasn’t going to stay here any longer than I ought to but saying my goodbyes would make me leave without any regrets and that was what I wanted. I know Alpha Robin and my mother wanted to make this work and despite my initial refusal, I had given in to his Alpha Robin’s idea as well but his sons could never fall in line with what their father wanted. I made my way back into the gardens and the music was still as loud as ever. The grounds were quiet and there was no one outside save for a few faces. “Do you know where your mother might be?” Hugh asked as he stood next to me. “The last time I saw her, she was with Alpha Robin but I’m guessing she’ll be in the common room,” I replied.“What happens in the common room?”“She likes to have a glass of whiskey now and then,” I shrugged. “It’s a habit she’s developed o
Ricky’s POV“I asked you all a fuckking question and I need an answer immediately!” My father roared as he hurled a table into the wall above our heads. “Father, I swear on my life, I have no idea what happened to your wife.” I began, hoping he would see reason with us.“You expect me to believe that bullshit story, Ricky?” My father chuckled as he shook his head at me. “Father, I—“I started but he cut me short. “Do you consider me to be stupid, Ricky?” My father yelled, his eyes blazing with fury. “I’ll give you and your brother half an hour to come up with an explanation and if you don’t, you’ll regret knowing me as your father, I can promise you that.” I turned towards my brothers who were too frightened to speak and I couldn’t blame them. We had never seen our father this incensed before and we couldn’t fault his ire. The party had been abruptly ended by my father last night and after sending everyone home, he summoned my brothers and me to his study where we learned about th
Shannon’s POVI left in the middle of the night after packing light and grabbing whatever valuables I could find to trade for cash when I was out there. You finally did it. You’re finally leaving him for good. My wolf gloated. It took you long enough to finally realize what’s best for you. Believe me when I say you won’t ever regret doing this and you owe me an apology as well. I do not need you to gloat right now. We need to leave this place before they discover you’re missing and order a search for us. I need all the strength I can get right now. It’s going to be a difficult journey and I can’t do it if I feel halfway dead already.I promise to stay silent. I nodded, I could manage with that, there was no other option and I couldn’t stay here and be killed whenever the Mayert brothers decided they had seen enough of me. I hurriedly packed my things and put on a simple dress with a split in the middle to help me run better before grabbing my bag and fleeing the room while the re
Shannon’s POVI jolted up from my bed as a sharp pain pierced my heart, making me whimper. It was my wolf. I could feel her howling in pain as well, hers much greater than mine. I knew what was wrong, there was only one thing that would make her be in so much anguish. Her pain reflected on my human body but I couldn’t scream so I wouldn’t attract attention as I already had enough on my plate to deal with at the moment. I could tell that they were with someone else and I couldn’t do anything about it but feel my heart shred into pieces. Despite breaking the mate bond, it was still going to take some time to become permanent and the days before then were often the worst.Why is he doing this to us? We didn’t choose to be this way nor have we wronged him in any way. Make him stop. My wolf cried as I forced myself to stand up from the bed and made my way towards the door. I’ve always been pessimistic about our natural self but I can’t help but ask if you’ve ever wondered if the rumors
Robin’s POVI hadn’t had the time yet to mourn my loss until now. I’ve tried to make sense of the loss and tried to figure out who could’ve been behind it by finding substantial evidence but I’ve come up with nothing. The guards had screened everyone that attended the party and all exits were monitored as well. But my wife has ended up being murdered in cold blood in our home and there was nothing I could do about her death or her murder. My sons were my first suspects and despite how hard I drilled them to get the truth out of them, there wasn’t anything I could find. Their alibis checked out and marked them safe and I ended up with nothing but pain and regret. “Everything is ready, Alpha Robin.” My guard said as he walked into the room. I nodded, not bothering to spare him a glance. “I’ll be out there in a couple of minutes.” I could sense him bow before leaving the room. I had decided to bury Myra in a private ceremony despite the advice from my elders, it was what I wanted