The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

Chapter 0025

ASHANTI'S POV.

Tessa and I both lost our appetites after that incident. We could very well get food again, but we decided to leave the cafeteria after cleaning up the mess.

She went straight to bed while I came out for a walk. I still have about two hours before our ten pm curfew and I want to spend that time all by myself basking in the full moon light and inhaling the fresh air blowing in the building premises.

I'm walking along a pavement between two large carpet. grass fields that extends far north of the premises. and meets with the garden. The cool night breeze whistles softly, playing with my hair and I have to tuck a few strands behind my hair to stop them from blinding my vision.

The night is so calm and peaceful. I wish the days

were the same.

It's always from one problem to another. These girls, especially Alina, have sworn to make my life miserable and I still have no idea what I did wrong.

"Who do we have here?" A baritone voice speaks. from behind. It sounds familiar. My jaw drops when. I turn around and see Delta Kyle beaming at me with his moon-kissed face. I stand still, unblinking as I try to process what's going on.

What the hell is he doing here?

"Delta Kyle." My already wide eyes grow into wide circles.

"Hello Ashanti." He greets, taking a step forward. I stumble back, losing my footing for a brief

moment. My body is rocked by the sheer force of his unexpected appearance.

"What.. what..." I stutter, looking around. "What are you doing here? At this time."

"I had some business to take care of over here. I just finished and was on my way back when I saw you. What are you doing out here at night?" My lips form a thin line as I exhale heavily, through my nostrils.

"I want to get some fresh air before going to bed."

"I see." A nod follows. "Mind if I join you?" He asks. out of nowhere. My forehead wrinkles in surprise.

you want to

That's if you don't mind, of course.."

company." I offer him a small smile. His face beams in the moonlight as he steps. closer to me. We both start walking side

Pack, right?" He asks, looking at me. I

"Yeah."

me more

to know more

purse my lips. Talking about my family means I have to tell him my

or something, but I know lying is risky because it'll take him

he doesn't already know

me..

the thought of lying in a burning furnace and

is not a shameful thing at all, so there's no

to know about my

you can... reveal." A

Smart man.

I don't like talking about my mum, so I'll p that part. For my dad, he's

of the

eyebrows shoot up, forming

real." I nod

the daughter of an..." His words. falter and his eyes shimmer as something strikes him. "Oh now that explains why you were able to beat Nelly over

"It's no big deal."

course it is! Do you have

"Nope."

shoulders sag as I give him

be the one to take over as Alpha in the

For now.

waiting in line for her turn to serve men." He goes

guess he just realized how cruel this concordat ritual of theirs is to powerless people