Shannon’s POVAs I walked back home from the hospital, my mind buzzed with thoughts of Dora’s unexpected pregnancy. Despite the initial shock, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief wash over me.Perhaps this development would finally put an end to her misguided pursuit of Jules, allowing us all to move forward and leave this chapter behind us.When I arrived home, I found Ricky and Cole lounging in the living room, deep in conversation. I couldn’t wait to share the news with them, eager for their reactions.As I burst through the door, they looked up at me expectantly, curiosity shining in their eyes. “Guess what?” I exclaimed, unable to contain my excitement any longer. “Dora’s pregnant!”Ricky and Cole exchanged a glance, their expressions reflecting my own surprise. “Really?” Ricky exclaimed, a grin spreading across his face. “Well, I’ll be damned.”Cole nodded in agreement, a sense of relief evident in his features. “Uhh… Maybe this will finally knock some sense into her,” he
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 POVThe news of Robin’s coming marriage to Thalia spread through the castle like wildfire, bringing an air of excitement and anticipation to the halls. It turned out they weren’t just in a romantic relationship, they intended to seal the relationship with marriage.With the wedding just three days away, the castle buzzed with preparations and excitement. Meanwhile, my son, Michael, was starting preschool today, a milestone that filled me with pride.As I watched him toddle off to join the other children, a lump formed in my throat, a bittersweet reminder of how quickly time was passing.Determined to be close to Michael during this important time in his life, I had sought out a job at the preschool, landing a position as an assistant teacher.It was a perfect arrangement, allowing me to keep a watchful eye on my son while also contributing to the community. With everything falling into place, I decided to celebrate by arranging a dinner date with my mates.It had been far to
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
Shannon’s POVAs the sun rose on the day of Robin’s wedding, the castle buzzed with excitement and anticipation. Thalia looked radiant as she walked down the aisle, her eyes shining with happiness as she exchanged vows with Robin.It was a joyous occasion, and I couldn’t help but smile as I watched the happy couple begin their new life together. But amidst the celebration, there was a shadow hanging over me, a feeling of unease that I couldn’t shake.I tried to brush it off, trying to focus on the happiness around me, but it nagged at the back of my mind like a persistent itch. When the ceremony finally came to an end, I saw Jules approaching me, a serious expression on his face.My heart skipped a beat, a sharp feeling of fear coursing through me. Something about his demeanor set me on edge, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong, or was about to go wrong.“Shannon, can we talk?” Jules asked, his voice low and strained. I nodded, my stomach twisting into knots as w
Shannon’s POVThe days blurred together into a haze of pain and emptiness. Without Jules by my side, I felt like a ship lost at sea, adrift in a vast and endless ocean.Every moment without him was torture, a constant reminder of the gaping hole in my heart. Ricky and Cole did their best to lift my spirits, but their efforts were in vain. If I was being honest to myself, I loved him most among the three brothers.No matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t fill the void that Jules had left behind. They urged me to move on, to focus on the love we still shared, but I couldn’t bring myself to let go of the hope that one day Jules would come back to me.As the days turned into weeks, I found myself sinking deeper and deeper into despair. I stopped eating, stopped sleeping, stopped caring about anything but the ache that consumed me from the inside out.I was a shell of my former self, a hollow vessel in a sea of sorrow. Ricky and Cole watched helplessly as I withered away before their e
Shannon’s POVThe tension in the castle was palpable as news of Debbie’s escape spread like wildfire. Robin wasted no time in taking action, assigning guards to stay with me and Michael round the clock.I appreciated the extra protection, but it also served as a constant reminder of the danger that lurked just beyond walls of the castle.As I watched the guards take up their posts outside our door, I couldn’t shake the feeling of unease that settled over me like a heavy blanket.Debbie was a cunning enemy, capable of unimaginable cruelty, and I knew that she wouldn’t hesitate to come for me or my son given the chance.Ricky, ever the militarily active brother, took charge of forming an elite squad to comb the city in search of Debbie. His determination was evident in every move he made, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of pride in his unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.“We’ll find her, Shannon,” Ricky assured me, his voice brimming with confidence. “And when we do, we’ll ma
Shannon’s POVThe morning sunlight streamed through the window as I sat at the kitchen table, sipping on a cup of tea. Ellie joined me, her expression curious as she noticed the thoughtful look on my face.“What’s on your mind, Shannon?” she asked, taking a seat beside me.I sighed, setting my cup down and running a hand through my tangled hair. “I had the strangest dream last night,” I admitted, furrowing my brow as I recalled the encounter with Debbie.Ellie’s eyes widened with interest. “A dream? What was it about?”I hesitated, unsure of how to explain the complexity of the situation to Ellie. “It was… Debbie,” I said finally, choosing my words carefully.“The witch who escaped?” Ellie asked.“Yes, that one. She came to me, asking for forgiveness.” I answered.Ellie’s brow furrowed in confusion. “Forgiveness? But after everything she’s done? You said she tried to take Michael away from you.”I nodded, my gaze dropping to my hands. “I know. It’s hard to believe,” I admitted.Ellie
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