Shannon’s POVI couldn’t believe that this was how my life was going to end up. A few hours ago, I thought that I would eventually have everything that I had always wanted out of life but Joshua handed me a reality check. I hadn’t seen Eve since I sent her to deliver the letter to the Mayery triplets so I had no way of knowing if she succeeded or if she had been killed before she even got there. I had no idea if my son was dead and Joshua was merely forcing me to do this to keep me by his side. I was completely hopeless and powerless in this. I stood in front of the officiating chief with Joshua standing opposite me, he had a huge satisfying smile on his face and I wanted nothing more than to wipe it off his smug face. “You need to say your vows, Shannon,” Joshua said, his smile never leaving his face. As I opened my mouth to speak, a familiar scent wafted through my nose and I felt joy wash over me. If they were here, it meant that they had gotten the letter and had rescued our s
Shannon’s POVIt was midnight already. The maids had returned to my room two hours earlier to help me get ready for my wedding to the Mayert triplets alongside my seamstresses and a couple of other servants. They had forbidden me from lifting a finger to help myself so I had resorted to staying put unless I wanted to risk the ire of the women helping me dress up and I wouldn’t even dare to do that. At the stroke of midnight, I was standing at the entrance of the hall already adorned with palatial decorations with cascading floral arrangements hanging from every side of the grand room, sparkling white chandeliers hung high above with delicate draperies completing the settings designed to evoke an atmosphere filled with love and warmth.A group of violinists was positioned at a corner, setting the tone for the exchanging of vows that were about to take place. We were five years late, but this was the perfect time for it to happen. It was better late than never and there was no bette
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
Shannon’s POV“You know you just have to give them a chance?” My mother’s voice startled me, I didn’t realize she was in my room until she spoke.“Mom, you don’t understand, I hate it here.” I argued, hoping she would see my pain, hear it through the breaking of my voice.“I understand more than you know sweetie, but I think this place is good for us, look on the bright side, you have a new father, and I know it is not easy to leave behind the life you have known your whole life, but it all comes back down to you giving this place a chance.” She caressed my face, gently guiding me to lay down on the bed as she draped the blanket over me.“Okay Mom, I’ll do it for you. Give this place a chance.” I agreed before letting sleep take me, the exhaustion of the day’s event finally catching up and the dreaded anticipation of the third brother.I wonder what he will be like.The next morning, I woke up feeling the need to get some free air and to escape the wrath of the brothers this early.My
Shannon’s POV“Don’t you think we should confront her to know what she heard?” Ricky asked after a few minutes of silence, running his hand through his wavy blond hair. “Do we need to?” Cole was feeling irritated already. “If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you’re becoming attached to our dear Ms. Shannon, Lucien.” “Ricky is right, Cole.” We need to make sure she doesn’t feel hurt or feel unwanted enough to run away before Father decides to kill the three of us.” Jules pointed out. Cole groaned. “Why would she? She will get paid for her troubles; I don’t think she will give that up.” “If we don’t make her feel comfortable, she will leave. We need her, not the other way round.” Ricky added, slightly irritated at his brother. Jules straightened his suit as he sat down on the couch. “While we don’t know anything significant about her yet, if we want to gain her trust, we must give her something in return. We can start by telling her that we would find a way to love—“ Cole grow
Shannon’s POV“Cursed!”“Abomination!”“You need to leave here before something bad happens to you.”Shannon tried not to heed the hurtful words they hurled at me as I passed through the hallway. I had gotten used to it over time. Thankfully, they spared my mother from such profane words, and I was grateful for that, at the very least. I could only hear the hatred in their voices as I passed by the pack members making their way to their various destinations. Each time I heard those words, I felt sad within myself; hearing them over and over again made me develop a tough skin towards their comments. That was all I could do. I couldn’t retaliate or defend myself, or else I would be punished or, worse, killed, leaving my mother to fend for herself. I knew the Mayert triplets had put them up to this, but I could do nothing about it.“Look at her. The sight of her makes me want to puke my guts out,” one of the women says, sneering at me. Can you imagine this Omega wolf as our Luna? Do yo