Shifted Fate Novel

Chapter 326 I hid my book under my blankets before I made my way to the door .

I reached for the doorknob as another knock sounded at my door .

I opened it to find myself face to face with Shannon .

She looked thinner .

Shannon ? Amy ! She smiled wide , and she pushed my door wider , exposing my mother and Toya .

I havent seen you in forever .

She stepped in and instantly my back was up .

Toya scoffed .

Who the fuck is that ? She whisper yelled and leaned closer to my mother .

That isnt the same Shannon I met .

I watched Shannons eye twitch before she smiled wider .

She leaned around me .

I know I was a bit of a bitch at school .

A bit ? Toya interrupted , but Shannon pushed on .

Okay , a lot , she raised her hands .

But I can say that I was stupid .

I went from being important to being at the bottom of the totem pole .

Its a hard change to take in , and our first year was a rough one for me .

But , she looked at my face .

I grew from it .

I came here to apologize to you I watched her skeptically .

She was trying to do something , and she thought I was too stupid to realize it .

Apologize ? She nodded .

I have always treated you like trash .

Regardless of rank , which I know you outrank all of us , but as a person , I treated you horribly .

She looked at my mother .

You have always treated me kindly , like a daughter , and you used to treat me like your sister .

She looked down at the ground and sighed .

I was stupid .

I thought I needed to compete with you because you were always … better .

Shannon .

My mother chastised her , and I looked back at her .

She caught my eye and when Shannon was still staring at the ground , she shook her head quickly .

She was telling me not to believe her .

It was too convenient , too practised .

You should know you dont have to compete with anyone .

Your father and I love you for you .

Her words were soft .

She stood and made her way to the door .

Toya laid across the bed , positioning herself right on top of my book .

Even now , she wasnt leaving anything up to chance .

I caught her eye and smiled .

She winked back at me .

Shannon sighed and looked back up .

I turned back to her to see an unknown emotion flash in her eyes .

I know that now , but Amy … you have always been so perfect .

Strong , fierce , and perfect .

Shannon wiped a tear that magically fell .

I was jealous , and I allowed it to take over and ruin our relationship .

I nodded as if I agreed .

But I knew she was just trying to get close .

The question was why .

Its okay .

I heard myself answer before I even thought about it .

But then I turned back to the room , and my mom stepped in close .

She hugged Shannon .

Its okay .

She whispered as she rubbed the tear from Shannons cheek .

No , its not okay .

She pulled back and smiled softly .

I really miss you .

She leaned her head against my mothers shoulder .

My mom closed her eyes .

This probably hurt more than she was willing to say .

My mom always wanted a big family , and when she first got here , Shannon was a substitute daughter .

Even when she was treating her like trash , my mother still loved her in her way .

It was almost as if Shannon took over the spot of the pup she lost when my father pretended to cheat .

I watched my mothers face cycle through so many emotions .

I could see a flash of longing .

She wished that this feeling was real .

There was anger and pain in there , too .

Her face settled on something close to acceptance , but her eyes , her eyes , were empty .

I missed you too , baby girl She kissed her forehead and met my gaze .

She allowed me to see the truth .

Her eyes were full of fresh anger , then flashed to her wolfs eyes , but then they 1/2 Chapter 326 emptied again as Shannon pulled away .

Shannon smiled at my mom and turned to face me .

I know you probably dont believe me , but I am hoping you will give me a chance to prove to you that what I am sayings the truth , I smiled at her .

I mean , it is hard to believe .

I sighed as 1 bbed my face ..

Amy .

My mother admonished me and I had to fight to keep the smile from my face .

Fine .

I shook my head .

If only for my moms peace .

I will be willing to work on our relationship .

Shannon smiled through her tears .

Thank you .

She turned to my mom and kissed her cheek .

Dad wanted me to Before she could go any further , my mom cut in .

Shan , please .

My mom turned to face her .

Your father and my relationship isnt something for you to fix .

She kissed her forehead .

Lets head down .

Ill make lunch for everyone and Amy can unpack the rest of her stuff .

Shannon flicked her eyes to me , nodded and then they both left .

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