Shannon’s POVI shuddered in fright as I began to recount the incidents of the nightmare that just passed. The room had fallen silent, Luciana and the man seemed lost in deep thought as their faces contorted into different expressions as I watched the both of them keenly. I gulped as I kept on trying as hard as I could to suppress the tears from running down my cheeks. I couldn’t show how weak I was in front of them, I had to toughen up like I always had whenever I was bullied in high school. I had to wait out the storm coming and face whatever obstacle life would throw my way. I cradled my stomach, feeling worried about my future and how it was going to work out. If I didn’t know how to protect myself now, how was I going to protect myself when things got a lot harder like I knew it would?I felt Luciana’s hands on my shoulder, jolting me out of my daydreaming as I turned to face her. I smiled fondly at her as she sat next to me, her presence offering a comforting solace to my frigh

Robin’s POV“There’s been a new development, Alpha Robin.” My Beta began as he made his way into my office. I didn’t turn from my spot as I heard his voice behind me. Jake had been my Beta ever since the death of my father and he had remained diligently by my side, working towards the prosperity of our pack.I hated to be bothered with anything he would have to say right now but I knew that it couldn’t be ignored. The only reason that he would come searching for me was because it required my attention. I had been hearing filters from the servants about a potential rumor but I didn’t pay it any heed. But if Jake was here, I guessed there was a semblance of credibility to it and if the reports were true and if they were anything to go by, it was something that should be tackled immediately before it began to gain momentum. I had always looked forward to meeting my son’s mate, they were late groomers according to an elder. Those kinds of wolves were rare and I hadn’t seen any in my

Shannon’s POV “You need to calm down, Jules.” I held up a hand to silence him. “Before we get into anything, you don’t need to act like you suddenly care about me. You’re the last person I expected to see here, I’ll be honest with you. So imagine my shock when I opened my eyes to see you here, you can go back acting oblivious of my existence.” “That’s an irrelevant piece of information right now, Shannon. What the hell were you doing outside the mansion?” I hesitated for a couple of seconds trying to weigh the options over what my reply would lead to but it was pointless, the rest of them were going to hear about the news sooner rather than later. “Don’t get mad at me for this, Jules. But I ran away from the mansion.” “What pushed you into doing something as crazy as that?” Jules’s eyes were blazing with fury and I recognized that look, he wanted to kill. “We weren’t compatible, Jules. I tried my best to make whatever I had with you and your brothers work but none of you were

Shannon’s POV“I’m sorry,” I apologized again. “You’re still doing it.” Alpha Robin chuckled. “I’ve gotten used to it over time, it’s going to be hard to change so easily.” I sighed as I rubbed my arms. “I understand where you’re coming from but what I want you to know now is that you're now a member of this family and nothing is going to change that.” Alpha Robin began. “You’re on track to become the next Luna of this pack and this is your family now.” “It doesn’t feel like that most times,” I smiled ruefully. “I often feel like I’ve been cursed with misery and despair for the rest of my life.” “You’re talking about how my sons treat you,” Alpha Robin said. It wasn’t a question but more of a statement, he knew what I was talking about. “I think everyone in the pack knows how they treat me by now, it’s no longer a secret.” I shrugged. “You asked what my relationship with my sons is like, right?” “Yes, I did.” I nodded. “I believe that the way they’re reacting towards you has

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