Chapter 1 8465 % * Shannon Lane lay sprawled on a snow white down quit , her black silk ship dress clinging to her curves . Her eyes gleamed with albure , her slightly parted lips tinged with a soft , my hur That face always breatheaking now radiated pure temptationer delicate collarbonet and fring , stender legs were enough to leave anyone spellbound . Randall Rowe , drunk and dared , gazed at her through a haze of desire . One thought consumed him . he wanted her Now , Yes , as his lips found hers , his touch was impossibly tender , a stark contrast to the fire burning within him . Her lashes flattered , tears shimmering in her eyes . Be good , he murmured against her ear , his voice low and rough and Ill go easy His hands encircled her slender waist , and with that , the last shred of his control snapped . The next morning . Shannon blinked awake , her body aching in unfamiliar ways She stared at the opulent ceiling above her , confusion thick in her mind . Where am I she wondered . Flashes of the night before came rushing back : Dancing with her best friend at the bar . Laughing , a little tipsy Stumbling into a mans arms outside the restroom , the heat of his gaze drawing her in Flirting bold , reckless . The rest of it ? Well , the evidence spoke for itself . She turned her head , her breath catching as her gaze landed on the man beside her . He was stunning long lashes , a sharp nose , and a jawline that couldve been carved from stone . His features were impossibly perfect , like a masterpiece brought to life . Even in sleep , his brow furrowed slightly , lending him an air of cool detachment . But none of that mattered . What mattered who he was . Randall Rowe . The man everyone in Lorston whispered about cold , ruthless , untouchable . Also , he was the man her so called sister , Miriam Lane , had been hopelessly in love with for years . Panic surged through her veins . She had to get out He doesnt know me anyway , Shannon we were drunk it wont mean anythi assured herself , slipping out of bed as quietly as possible . Even if he remembers . Hurriedly , she threw on her clothes, grabbed her bag , and bolted , Minutes later , she stumbled into the hotel next door , got a room , and jumped straight into the shower . Scalding water cascaded over her , washing away the remnants of the night . When she caught sight of herself her arms . the mirror , she couldnt help but scowl . Red marks trailed across her skin , even down Seriously ? she thought , her annoyance rising . Isnt Randall supposed to be the untouchable type ? Turns out Mr. High and- Mighty is just another horny creep With a sigh , she pulled on fresh clothes , hailed a taxi , and headed home . 16:07 Sat Dec 28 G. Chapter 1 1657.1 and The moment due stepped into the being room , the fese terpent four brothers , sud Miriam were all there wanting for her like a thing spind Where the hell did you go snapped his father , Lincoln Lane slammed his hand on the table with enough force to Unimpressed , Shannon strede over to the tota and sank into it , meeting his firious gaze with an arched brow Youre not wearing or Dad . If youve got something to say , just pay it said the A gust of air swept pact her as a stack of photos landed in front of her with a thud . Look at these , you disgraceful girl Lincoln barked , his voice shaking with rage . Shannon picked up the photos , her eyes scanning them lazily . They were from last night shots of her at the hair , drinking , dancing , and hugging Randall . The lighting was chos , her face blurry , but her outfit gave her away . She let the photos drop onto the table and leaned back , crossing her arms . So Im not allowed to grab a drink now ? Lincolns jate clenched so tightly it looked like it might crack . He let out a sharp huff , Oh , you can drink , all right , but you cant just hop into bed with some random guy ! The paparazzi sent these to me at the crack of dawn . They squeezed 300 grand out of me , threatening to plaster your little stund everywhere and make you look cheap . Do you have any idea what kind of trouble youve caused shannon smirked , completely unbothered . Oh , thats why youre so mad ? Dont sweat it , Dad . Next time , save your money -I doubt you think Im worth 300 grand anyway . And as for the press ? Let them talk . I couldnt care less Lincolns face turned crimson , his fury barely contained , but before he could retort , his wife , Camilla Lane , stepped in Shannon , Camilla said sharply , her tone icy , you might not care about your reputation , but Miriam does . Shes about to marry into the Rowe family . Your behavior could ruin everything for her . Shannons lips curled into a mocking smile as her gaze shifted to Miriam , who sat silently , playing the victim as always Marry into the Rowe family ? Shannon drawled . With who ? Randall ? Has he ever proposed to her ? Because from what I can tell , he doesnt take her seriously at all The color drained from Camillas face , and the room fell into an uncomfortable silence . Lincolns face turned red with anger at Shannons words , What the hell are you talking about , Shannon ? Miriam and Randall grew up together theyre made for each other . Daniel says theyre getting engaged any day now ! he huffed . Shannon leaned forward , her eyes glittering with cold amusement . They could try all they wanted to control her , but shed stopped caring about their opinions a long time ago . Eighteen years ago , a fortune teller had whispered poison into Lincolns ear , calling Shannon a jinx , bad luck personified . That was all it took for him to ship his daughter off to some backwater village , deciding she wasnt fit to live at home until she turned sixteen .. But Lincoln didnt stop there he went to an orphanage and brought back a girl , Miriam , to fill the void . Just to play it safe . Lincoln didnt even bother bringing Shannon back until she was wenty Since her return , life had been one big joke . The Lanes never used a chance to nitpick and make Shannon feel like an 16:07 Sat , Dec 28 G Chapter 1 outsider . 65 Meanwhile . Miriam was treated like royalty , with everyone walking on eggshells to make sure Shannons presence didnt upset her . It was laughable Shannon was the Lanes real daughter , yet Min was the one showered with love . Sometimes , Shann couldnt decide if she was just cursed or if Mirin had a golden horseshoe tucked away somewhere . 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