Shannon’s POV“Do you think they’re going to like the idea?” I asked as I sat in front of the mirror in my room as Isabel brushed my hair gently. “I can’t tell what the three of them would think about it but I know a lot of men, if placed in their shoes, would be delighted with the idea of having dinner with you,” Isabel replied as she put a comb into the tangled mop on top of my head. “I just want to do something different other than going through the usual route all over again,” I rubbed my arms as I sighed. “It seems like their declaration for me is going to come through and there would be nothing I can do to stop it.” Isabel had eventually cajoled me to come downstairs yesterday to have dinner with the Mayert triplets and to my surprise, Ricky hadn’t mentioned what happened in my room and I didn’t mention it either. They were quite polite to me so I came up with the idea that I wasn’t quite sold on just yet.“What are you talking about, Shannon?” Isabel asked, holding my gaze

Ricky’s POVI made my way out of Shannon’s room a couple of hours later whistling a familiar tune as I made my way back to the study. The hours I spent in her arms were always the best part of his day, he always waited the whole day to go back into her room and have sex with sweet, innocent Shannon. She couldn’t seem to reject me and while I liked a little bit of stubbornness sometimes, I loved her naivety, it seemed so precious to me sometimes.I walked past the balcony as I looked outside, it was a full moon tonight which meant it was a good sign. The castle was quiet save for the guards I knew would be on duty now, working in the shadows. I eventually got to the study and made my way inside. The last time I checked my watch, it was past two in the morning. I had to catch some sleep to feel properly rested ahead of my meetings tomorrow.As soon as I shut the door behind me, my senses were on high alert. There was someone in here with me, the person who had arrived before I did. I

HAZEL I just found a way to kill a man without killing him!I stepped out of the dimly lit bar, the warm summer air hitting my face as I dragged my weak knees down the street. Surprisingly, I felt a sense of relief wash over me. The drinks had helped dull the ache in my heart, even though I knew it would be for a little while.There is just no way I am going to forget what my eyes had seen!Gadzooks!As I made my way to my car, I paused, realizing I was in no condition to drive. I couldn't have thought I would be in a position where I would be in a position where I will be too drunk to drive. Sighing, I pulled out my phone and quickly booked a room at the nearest hotel.Somehow, I am glad I got drunk, as I didn't have to punish myself by worrying over Rudolf and Chery.The next morning, I awoke with a pounding headache. I managed to take a stroll within the hotel, as I fed my eyes with nothing of interest. I just wanted to get my mind off those dimwits.Just

Shannon’s POVYou haven’t told us about what’s been happening with your love life for the past couple of weeks now,” Melissa began as we huddled together on the sofa, debating on what movie we were going to watch. I wanted a horror movie but Melissa was having none of it, it was in the middle of the day and she wanted to sleep peacefully at night without having to wake up screaming at some point.“C’mon,” I groaned. “You know everything already, what’s left to talk about?” “You’ve been on a roll lately and while I’m happy for you, I want to make sure you know what you’re doing.” Melissa began. “I hope you don’t take this the wrong way as well,” Melissa quickly added. “I’m just concerned, that’s all there is to it.” I nodded, there wasn’t any need for me to lose my cool over her obvious show of concern for my well-being, she was fast becoming a good friend and I enjoyed her company.In some ways, I understood her concern. I hadn’t had her life this fast-tracked since I met the Maye