The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

ASHANTI'S POV.

My eyes flicker open and I expect the sight of a sunlit bedroom to come into view, but I'm shocked to see a dimly lit bedroom with its window curtains drawn shut. It's nightfall already and that means I've been napping for a very long time.

Touring around the entire pack Tessa today left me stupid tired and I fell on the bed the moment I got home. I'm still in the outfit I was wearing when I got back.

My eyes daintily roam about every corner of the bedroom and I stop when something crosses my mind.

Alpha Reagan.

It's nightfall. He should be at home...

My thoughts are interrupted by the sound of footsteps coming from the closet room and soon, his masculine frame comes into view at the door. My lips curve into a smile that spreads to every corner of my face. My heart starts somersaulting in my chest.

He's here.

My man is here.

"Hey baby." His feathery voice tingles on my skin like phantom caresses and I'm smiling like an idiot by the time he gets to the bed and perches by my side.

and sleepy and surely leaves bruises on his skin, but he doesn't seem to mind. He leans closer and joins our lips

like soap and mint and

He just showered.

he looks at me again, I'm blushing from head to toe and I don't

"You're awake."

am." I say nodding. "Has it been long since you came

says, shaking his head from side to side and curving his

you wake

You still had your shoes on, you weren't probably tucked into bed. You were going to fall on the floor the moment you rolled just a little. I figured you were tired so I took off your shoes, tucked you in properly and let you enjoy your

hangs open in a silent

didn't!" I say in a gruff voice." He starts chuckling

great view, meaning you look beautiful in your sleep. Why do you sound offended?" He's chuckling even harder as he asks that question. I'm staring daggers at his face as I heave myself to sit upright on the

watch someone while they

asks and rises from the bed, still chuckling. His soft laughter is wracking my nerves but I can't get upset because I'm happy to be back home with him and I cannot believe it's going to

forget it." I peel off the comforter from my body and step down from

stops in his

he found his

she happens to be Tessa, your friend. I have never been so surprised in my