The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

ALINA'S POV.

FEW HOURS LATER.

Out of the eight elders in the council, only five showed up and that got me worried, but father assured me that five elders were enough to bring up a strong argument to Alpha Reagan and win. So right now, the elders, my father and I are seated in the office, about to have a very intense conversation.

Servants have come in to serve drinks and now, we are all drinking in silence and I'm praying in my heart that everything goes well, because if these elders are fiercely loyal to Alpha Reagan, then it's over. I am brought back to earth by the sound of my father's voice.

"You all must be wondering why I called such an impromptu meeting." He says, peering from one elder to the next.

"Indeed we are." Elder Malcolm remarks and father calmly nods his head and places his glass on the table.

swallow dryly. "My daughter here is pregnant and Alpha Reagan is responsible." He announces and my heart thunders in my chest as though it's my first time hearing it, but the reaction from the elders is what gets me. Elder Malcom chokes on his drink, Elder John calmly sets his glass on the table and

that possible? He already chose he

candidate for the position of Luna of this Pack. Never in the history of Lycans has an ordinary werewolf ruled over us as our Luna. I've called you here as a father who feels wronged and a former Delta of this pack who knows our present Alpha is about to make a big mistake by marrying an ordinary werewolf. I want

heart is in my throat as I watch from one elder to the next, praying that they see reason with my father because if they don't and report this meeting to the Alpha, my family will be punished for treason. Father shoots me a stern look and I know that's my cue to tell them the

This very important Lycan who's going to be born soon. I don't care if Alpha Reagan marries me or not." I lie smoothly. "He can go ahead and marry whomever he wishes to marry. All I want is to be by his side so I can make sure the future Alpha of this Pack is treated right by his step-mother. We all know what step- mothers can be like. I just want what's best for the child." My head drops and I pretend to play with my fingers. I would have added more spice

look at him. There's an eternal frown masked on his face. "If he got you pregnant, then he has to marry you! You are carrying his child and as you rightly said, the heir to the Lycan throne. Our future Alpha. He has to accept you, the mother of that child, and not that low-life werewolf he has chosen. I have been against his union with that girl since the first day

cue to add more fuel

decision." He stops talking and draws in a deep breath. "I'm no longer Delta of the pack, therefore I cannot attend those council meetings with you. I'm counting on you all to advocate for my daughter Alina, so he can marry her

worry." That's Elder John. His confident tone give some so much hope, my heart neatly bursts with excitement. "We will leave from here and go to meet Alpha Reagan so wa can deliberate on the issue. We all have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to voice out our objections to his choice and this is that opportunity. We