Shannon’s POV“I’ll have to admit that I do admire your positivity, Alpha Robin.” I began. “If the playing ground weren’t so different, you’d have managed to indulge in and I wouldn’t hesitate to share the same dreams as you do.” “That’s the difference between me and you kids, Shannon.” Alpha Robin said. “I’ve seen enough of life to know how to pick my battles but you kids haven’t. It’s why you believe the best thing you can do to fate is to fight it instead of embracing the path it has designed for you.”“They might’ve gotten this one wrong and it wouldn’t be such a bad thing to admit that they did,” I answered. “I might not be a love expert but I’ve never seen such animosity shared between supposed mates before. The hate is glaring and everyone within a mile radius can either see it or feel it, there’s no salvaging this except you allow yourself to believe in dreams and delusions of grandeur.”“This is why your mother and I proposed that the four of you live together for the next c
Shannon’s POV“We didn’t come here to discuss having kids, Dad,” Cole said, clearing his throat. “Besides, you’re getting ahead of yourself already and you should take the advice you’ve often given us.”“I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to advise you and your brothers over the last three years, Cole.” Alpha Robin said. “You’ll have to update me and which one you’re referring to, if you don’t mind.”“Don’t count your eggs before they hatch, father,” Cole said. “You’ve always said this and now, you’re doing the same thing you warned us against.” Alpha Robin opened his mouth to argue but at that same moment, my mother made her way into the kitchen. “It seems you guys are having fun already,” She began. “You came to join us while we bake?” Alpha Robin asked, his face suddenly lighting up as his eyes settled on my mother. “No, not at all. Maybe, some other time. I need to speak with you in private, Robin. It’s why I’m here.”“But—““The kids can take over when you leave, I’m
Shannon’s POV“Shannon, I’d like to apologize for Jules’ actions,” Cole began. “I can categorically say that he didn’t mean to harm you and that he was only bothered about your disappearance when the news got to him.” “You don’t need to speak for him, Cole,” I answered, crossing my hands on my chest. “Jules isn’t sorry and we both know it. Besides, his apology means nothing to me.” “If he had gone slightly crazy because of your disappearance, don’t you think it’s because he was worried that you might have gotten hurt if you didn’t come back home?” Cole asked me. “You’re reaching, Cole.” I scoffed. “What do you think you’re doing?” “You might think I’ve gone bonkers but think about it,” Cole insisted. “Why else would he be so bothered about you if it didn’t stem from a place of worry?” “You need to stop with the insane storytelling, Cole,” Jules interjected this time and I hated to agree with him but he was right. Cole was going crazy and he had to put a stop to whatever he was t
Shannon’s POV“Your brothers thought it would be nice to play a prank on Shannon, Ricky. They decided to feed her incredibly spicy cookies and they were sharing a laugh as they watched her choke.” I heard Alpha Robin say but my eyes were fixed on Ricky and the hoodie he had on as I tried to place where I had seen it. I didn’t know why I felt the urge to but I couldn’t ignore the gut feeling in my stomach. “I’ll speak to them as soon as we’re done here, father,” Ricky said. “I assure you, I haven’t been around all day long.” That was when it clicked in my head and like an epiphany, I suddenly remembered where I had seen the hoodie as soon as he uttered those words and I felt a small gasp escape from my lips. It possibly couldn’t be who I was thinking of, right? Fate wouldn’t be that cruel to me, I didn’t deserve to be humiliated in this manner. It was difficult for me to wrap my head around the fact that Ricky had been the man in the hoodie that I had met in the woods and he had a
Jules’ POV“So what’s this sensation I’m getting from the Legendary playboy, Jules?” Sebastian asked me as soon as we sat down after making our way into one of our favorite pubs in the city just across the building from where Sebastian worked.I had to leave the house for a while after the stunt I pulled on Shannon with Cole. My father had been incensed and I wasn’t ready to be scolded by Cole so I left knowing that I had to be back home in time for dinner. “Come on, man.” I groaned. “You couldn’t even wait for us to get settled down or to place our orders yet?”“You dragged me out from the mountain of paperwork I have lying on my desk, it’s only proper to barrage you with questions as I deem fit.” “Admit it, Sebastian. You need this drink as much as I do. Don’t act all righteous like you didn’t jump out of a meeting in the middle of yesterday to get into a squabble with Ava at a nightclub.” I confronted him. “You things are different when it comes to Ava.” Sebastian shrugged, sign
Shannon’s POVDinner was a quiet affair despite my mother and Alpha Robin’s attempt to include the rest of us in their conversations but we weren’t having it. I was trying my best not to look irritated and I was barely managing to keep my cool. Talking to anyone would set me off and I didn’t want that to happen. My mother and Alpha Robin were leaving as soon as dinner was over and I didn’t want to act disrespectful towards them. Before dinner started, I tried to engage Ricky in a discussion about what we had planned to discuss but he wasn’t interested in talking to me. “Shannon?” I paused as I raised my head to look at my mother as she called for me. “Yes, mother?” “Alpha Robin has something to say and he’d like for you to hear him out.” “Is he planning on changing his mind on his decision about Ricky—““Shannon,” My mother fixed me with a stare forcing me to close my mouth.“I’m sorry,” “You don’t need to apologize,” Alpha Robin cleared his throat as he dropped his cutleries.
Shannon’s POVAs soon as Alpha Robin and my mother left, the dinner table was quiet. Everyone was lost in their thoughts and I wasn’t any different, I was trying to figure out what would be the best step for me to take right now and it was difficult to settle for an option. I thought about running off to the safety of my room but I decided against it. I had promised myself to do better and hiding wasn’t going to cut it this time around. Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw Cole stand up. He wore a frown on his face and he looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. We had only been on good terms for about 24 hours and he was the only one I felt a slight bit of pity for. Jules was the next to follow in Cole’s footsteps. He threw me a hateful glance and I held his gaze until he tore his eyes away from me and stormed out of the dining room. I was left alone with Ricky who hadn’t moved an inch since. He looked lost in thought but he wore a stoic expression on his face which made it
Shannon’s POVI woke up to a buzz happening outside. I rubbed my eyes as I let out a groan before rolling over to the nightstand I checked the time on the digital clock, it was just past 8:00 AM, what could all the fuss be about? Surely, the Mayert triplets weren’t planning on throwing a party or taking maximum control of the pack now that their father wasn’t around?Realistically, I didn’t think it was any of those things but I wasn’t going to put anything past them. The little I’ve seen was enough to make me wary about them at all times. Unable to sleep any longer, I forced myself out of bed and headed towards the bathroom for a quick shower before I headed downstairs to see what had the whole house in a frenzied mood. I had spoken to Alpha Robin before he left two nights ago and to Ricky as well, neither of them mentioned anything relating to what was happening this morning. It has been a full day since she saw anyone aside from the servants who brought my meals up to me and sh