Ricky’s POV“Can you wrap your head around what happened during dinner?” Jules turned his attention to Cole who was still sitting next to the pool. The way Shannon had stormed off left them bewildered and lost for words. She had never reacted that way before. What happened between them had sent her overboard and I knew that it was largely on me to find out what had gone wrong. My guests had felt insulted and I did as well but I had to find a way to sweep what had happened under the carpet.“What happened after you followed her when she stormed out of the dining room?” I asked Cole, he didn’t return after he had left and we ended up finding him here when dinner was over. “We got into a small discussion, she got mad over something I said and then she pushed me inside the pool.” Cole narrated as he frowned, feeling slightly embarrassed that he had been thrown off board by a woman but his ego was the least of my problems. I had to find a way to deal with Shannon before she spiraled o
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
Shannon’s POVThe next morning, I hurriedly left my room as I made my way to the triplet’s wing in the mansion. Ricky had decided to pacify his father before he noticed something was amiss and in order to keep me in line, he had appointed me as his personal assistant for a short period. I wasn’t in the mood for one of his tantrums so I had decided to skip breakfast for the first time in a long while now. I didn’t know how they were going to come back from the last ugly fight that we had but I didn’t want to think about it. Not right now, not when I was mildly pissed at all three of them for taking out their frustration on me. I didn’t know how we were going to act cordially, but I was going to try at the very least. “You look like someone broke your heart,” Tracey said as she managed to sneak into the room before the door closed. Tracey was the logistic coordinator in handling their business and she was fast becoming a good friend of mine. She was holding a cup of coffee in on
Shannon’s POVI held her breath as I waited for Ricky to respond. He had been silent since I spoke those words and I was starting to get worried that he might turn down my request which would be the end of everything I thought I was starting to build.I wouldn’t blame him anyway. If he had left me hanging dry like that, I would also be reluctant to do anything else with him. It was merely a normal reaction.“When?” Ricky asked.“Sorry, I didn’t get that?” I forced out, grateful that I wasn’t stuttering.“You said you wanted to talk to me in my office, right?” Ricky asked again.“Yes, I said so. There’s something I need to address in private.” “That’s fine by me. I was asking you when do you want to talk to me about it,”“Can we do it now? If you’ve got nothing on your plate.”“The last time I checked, you’re kind of my new personal assistant, Shannon.” Ricky chuckled as he shook his head. “You should know my schedule better than I do.”I quickly pulled out my tab and checked the deta
Shannon’s POVThe past few days were a reminder of how my life was before the Mayert triplets had decided to change their attitude towards me for no specific reason to date, they did it because they could. I used to think marriage was meant to be the apex for souls looking to be connected for a lifetime, a platform which they would use to strengthen their relationship and their bond against any formidable foe. It necessarily didn’t have to be born out of love but desire and willingness to achieve an expected outcome. This was the false hope that had been sold to me and I was so eager and so gullible to believe every word that had been said to me and I gobbled it up with ease, not bothering to doubt anything they had said for one second. The prospect of being mated was too much for me to ignore in the beginning. I barely saw any of them anymore aside from when I had to do a little bit of work for them. I wasn’t one to believe in coincidences or bad timings but ever since I walked i
Shannon’s POVMy plan had worked perfectly without any issues just as I predicted. I had gone through the process of making myself appear as calm as possible which wasn’t an easy feat for me given my temperament.But for the sake of my mother’s happiness, I was willing to put her desires before mine.The moment I heard she was finally getting married to Robin officially, I was stunned beyond measure. I couldn’t believe my ears and I knew that I had to see it for myself and that was why I was here to confirm if the marriage was real or if it was a sham and muc
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