Jules’ POVSitting alone at the bar in the castle living room, I poured myself a drink and gulped it down in seconds. I then grabbed the bottle and poured another one and just stared at it.I had woken up that morning thinking about Shannon, and even though Dora laid by my side, she did nothing to distract me from my thoughts. That wasn’t any surprising, I didn’t love her, I didn’t even find her attractive, but somehow she had found a way to trap me.Deciding I couldn’t take the pain anymore, I quickly drained the half full glass and dropped it on the counter with a tap, then stood up and headed upstairs, straight towards Shannon’s quarters.As I stood outside Shannon’s door, my heart pounded in my chest with anticipation and guilt. I knew I shouldn’t be here, knew I was only making things harder for both of us. But the ache in my chest, the longing for her touch, was too strong to ignore.Taking a deep breath, I knocked softly on the door, my hand trembling slightly. Moments later, S
Jules’ POVI stood over the body of the young man, a sense of confusion clouding my thoughts. His face was unfamiliar, and I couldn’t understand why he had come looking for me. As I examined him further, I noticed that his pockets were empty.Frowning, I turned to the guards who had accompanied me. “You said he had a wallet in his pocket?” I asked them.“Yes Alpha. He took it out for a minute to show me his medical doctor card, then tucked it back.” One of them answered.“Did anyone see what happened?” I asked again, my voice tinged with concern.The guards shook their heads, their expressions grim. “No, Your Highness,” one of them replied. “But it looks like he was attacked. They must have taken his wallet.”I nodded, the pieces not falling in place. None of it made any sense. The man had likely been mugged after he arrived here to see me. But the question still remained: why had he come looking for me in the first place?“Search the area,” I instructed the guards. “See if anyone rec
Jules’ POVThe next morning, as Ricky and I prepared to leave the castle to continue our investigation, chaos erupted in the courtyard. My heart skipped a beat as I caught sight of billowing clouds of smoke rising from the left wing of the castle.“Ricky, look!” I exclaimed, my voice filled with an urgency as I pointed towards the smoke. “We need to do something!”Panic spread through the crowd as people scrambled to escape the blaze, and I felt a dread knotting in the pit of my stomach. Ricky’s expression mirrored my own alarm as we rushed towards the source of the fire.As we drew closer, smoke filled our nostrils, choking us with intensity. Panic surged through my veins as I realized that the fire was fast consuming everything in its path, on the left wing of the mansion.“We have to get everyone out!” Ricky shouted, his voice barely audible over the crackling flames. Without hesitation, we sprang into action, alerting the guards and rallying the residents of the castle to safety.
Shannon’s POVI took a deep breath, my heart pounding with nerves as I stood before everyone, their expectant gazes fixed upon me. Cole, Ricky, even Robin, Thalia, Ellie and Dora were present—all gathered together at my summons, except Jules.“Shannon, what’s this about?” Cole’s voice was filled with apprehension as he glanced around at the group, clearly puzzled by the urgency of my request.I swallowed hard, steeling myself for what I was about to reveal. “There’s something you all need to see,” I replied, my voice steady despite the turmoil roiling within me.With a flick of my wrist, I invoked the spell Debbie had taught me, the familiar incantation rolling off my tongue effortlessly as I focused my energy on summoning the visual clip. A hushed silence fell over the room as a shimmering image materialized before us, suspended in mid-air like a ghostly vision.The clip played out before our eyes, revealing Jules at a party, his features obscured by a cloud of smoke and dim lighting
Jules’ POVAfter hearing everything about what Dora had done, with Ricky and Cole convinced that Shannon was telling the truth, I stood there frozen. I knew quite well that Dora had blackmailed me into leaving Shannon and being with her, and I didn’t have a choice so I had folded.But now with this, everything made much sense now. I couldn’t remember how I ended up in Dora’s bed that night, but with Shannon’s story, I remembered the party, but after that, everything went dark. It was true what Dora had done to me, I admitted to myself, and now that everyone was aware, I need to get to the bottom of this.As Shannon prepared to cast the spell on Ellie, her determination palpable, I couldn’t shake the feeling of unease in my insides. I knew that using the spell again would only weaken her further, leaving her vulnerable to whatever dangers lay ahead.“Shannon, wait,” I interjected, stepping forward to place a hand on her arm, my voice urgent. “You can’t do this. Using the spell again wi
Shannon’s POVThe warmth of Jules’ embrace enveloped me as he returned to my me, completing our family once again. It felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, knowing that we were finally back together where we belonged.Dora’s apology took me by surprise, but I could see the sincerity in her eyes. Forgiveness came easily to me, understanding that we all make mistakes, and it was time to let go of the past and move forward.As we sat down to dinner together, the atmosphere was filled with laughter and joy. It was as if a cloud had been lifted, and we were basking in the glow of newfound unity.Throughout the meal, I couldn’t help but steal glances at Jules, my heart swelling with love and gratitude. We had been through so much together, but now, with him by my side once again, I was beyond excited.As the evening went on, I found myself itching to share the news of my suspected pregnancy with the triplets. I had thrown up while working in the kitchen earlier that day.Jules
Tristan’s POVI stood at the edge of the forest, surveying the vast expanse of the pack territory before me. This was it—the moment I had been waiting for. For years, I had watched from the shadows as the main alpha and his triplet sons ruled over the pack with an iron fist. But their reign was built on fear and intimidation, and I knew it was only a matter of time before someone challenged their authority.With a determined nod, I signaled to my loyal followers, and we began to move silently through the forest. Our footsteps were muffled by the thick underbrush as we made our way toward the heart of the pack territory. The main alpha and his sons were away on a hunting trip, leaving the pack vulnerable and unprotected. It was the perfect opportunity to strike.As we neared our target, I could feel the anticipation building within me. This was the moment that would change everything. With the main alpha and his sons out of the way, I would finally seize control of the pack and assert m
Cole’s POVThe woods were alive with the sounds of nature as my brothers and I moved stealthily through the dense undergrowth. Ricky led the way, his senses finely attuned to the slightest movement or sound. Jules and I followed closely behind, our eyes scanning the forest for any sign of our quarry.“Keep your eyes peeled, boys,” Ricky murmured, his voice barely audible over the rustling leaves. “We’re bound to find something soon.”Jules nodded, his gaze darting from tree to tree as he scanned the forest floor for any sign of movement. “I’ve got a good feeling about today,” he said, his voice tinged with excitement. “I can smell deer nearby.”I grinned, a surge of adrenaline coursing through my veins at the thought of a successful hunt. “Let’s hope you’re right,” I replied, my voice low as I kept pace with my brothers.As we moved deeper into the woods, the conversation turned to lighter topics. We reminisced about past hunts, sharing stories and laughing at old memories. Despite the
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.“Slow down, you two!” 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. “Let them play, my love,” he said, his voice filled with affection. “They’re just having fun.”I sighed, knowing he was right. As much as I wanted to keep them safe, I couldn’t 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 Jules’ 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. “How are you and
Shannon’s POVThe atmosphere in the castle had shifted since Matthew’s 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 couldn’t 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 I’d insisted on invitin
Shannon’s POVTwo days after the investigation for Jules’ attempted murder, as I entered his room, I found him fuming in his bed, his face twisted with frustration.“They couldn’t find him,” he muttered to me before I said anything, his voice dripping with irritation. “Matthew has slipped through our fingers again.”I sighed as I watched Jules’ restless movements, knowing this was going to be a long conversation. “You need to rest, Jules. Let the guards handle this.” I said firmly, approaching his bedside. “You’re not in any condition to be worrying about Matthew right now.”Jules shot me a glare, but I could see the pain in his eyes. “I can’t just sit here while that traitor is out there,” he grumbled, shifting uncomfortably against his pillows.I gently placed a hand on his arm, trying to calm him down. “You need to focus on getting better,” I urged. “The guards will find Matthew eventually. You need to trust them.”He let out a frustrated sigh, but finally relented. “Fine,” he grum
Shannon’s POVI walked back to the castle, my mind swirling with thoughts about Matthew. He didn’t deny it. He didn’t 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.“Jules, I need to talk to you about Matthew,” I blurted out before he could stop me.He sighed heavily, rubbing his temples. “Shannon, we’ve been over this. You’re letting your imagination run wild.”I shook my head, frustration bubbling inside me. “But Jules, I just need you to listen. I know something’s not right.”He looked at me with a mix of sympathy and exasperation. “Shannon, I understand you’re scared after everything that’s happened. But maybe you’re seeing things that aren’t there. It’s understandable, given the trauma you’ve been through.
Shannon’s POV“I’m 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 won’t you believe me?” I inquired with a very stern countenance plastered on my face.“Oh please Shannon can you please just stop all of this drama? Why are you bothering yourself over something that you shouldn’t? I don’t know what is feeding you with lies but you know better than to believe everything you hear.” Jules snapped at me, walking back to his desk, and sunk into it without giving me any more regard.I knew he wasn’t going to believe me from the start but why? I’ve been on Mathew’s trial forever and it’s enough for me to know that he is planning on hurting Jules.But why won’t Jules listen? Why is he so certain that Mathew can’t do anything to him? Why am I looking like the crazy one here? All I’m trying to do is to avert him from the danger that is heading right towards him.I couldn’t let anything happen to Jules but at thi
Shannon’s POVI knew the answers I needed were not going to come that easily. I knew my instincts weren’t 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 wasn’t doing anything wrong.But what if he was actually what I thought he was? Doing research won’t 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 she’ll 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 won’t get blamed
Shannon’s 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. “What are you doing here?” I demanded, my voice laced with tension.Matthew blinked in surprise, taken aback by my abruptness. “I came to see Jules,” he replied, gesturing vaguely. “One of the maids told me to wait here, and I saw Michael, so I thought I’d keep him company.”My grip on Michael tightened, my protective instincts in overdrive.
Shannon’s 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 he’s 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.“These 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.“Jules!” A familiar sounding voice called out and I frowned as her face came into view.“Shannon,” I sat up a little too quickly and groaned out in absolute pain.“Hey Jules,” she smiled at me.“Don’t move too much. You have not yet healed up.” She said, her sweet voice wrapping around me like a blanket.“You’ve been released?” it was supposed to be an observation but it came out as a question. I was so happy to see her, I couldn’t believe I had won. At some point, I had completely blacked out but if she was here with me then I had won.“Thanks to you. I’m 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.“No,” 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.“I’m sorry, you seem to still