The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

ASHANTI'S POV.

"Lock the door!" The frantic old man keeps screaming at the guards and the entire banquet hall has been thrown in a state of panic and confusion. Everyone's on their feet, murmuring to each other, wanting to know what the hell is going on. My eyes flicker to the bloodstained chair once more before I turn to Alpha Reagan who doesn't look too pleased with the recent happenings.

"Reagan what's going on?" My voice is small and shaky. My lips are still trembling and I'm not sure if I'll have my heart with me in the next two seconds. It's beating too fast. Too hard. I'm so scared.

"Mr William." Alpha Reagan finally breaks his silence, calling the old man in an authoritative voice that makes him stop screaming instructions at the guards and turn to look at the Alpha, but the look he has on isn't bright at all. "What is the meaning of this? Why do you want everyone locked up in here?”

"Alpha Reagan, didn't you see what just happened? My daughter has been poisoned! Someone is trying to kill her. Either her drink or food has been spiked with some dangerous poison and no one is living this room until the culprit has been found!"

"Mr William I do understand that an unfortunate incident just took place right now..."

"This isn't just an unfortunate incident!" The man rudely cuts him off. "This is my daughter's life we are talking about here."

That statement jars in my ears like loud music.

His daughter!

That should mean he's Alina's father.

Holy fuck!

that fact, but I am the Alpha here, so I give the orders! You

and order the people to leave. Let the person who did this

And also how are you even sure

and the entire hall goes dead silent. People keep exchanging confused glances, but no one has the guts to utter a single word. The room is excruciatingly quiet. Even the wind is afraid to make a sound. My anxiety grows with each passing second. I shoot Alpha Reagan a scared look and he clears his throat, looking at

will remain closed and no one is allowed to leave." As Alpha Reagan speaks, guards start mobilizing towards every entrance of the hall. My fear grows and so does

who's name I've gotten as Mr. Williams, starts talking again and there's

shouts from the crowd as he steps forward. "If there are people in here who have to be searched, that should be no one else but those who were seated on the high table with her! There's no way anyone could have left from here to up there to spike her food or drink without getting caught. They should start by searching the people

I look at the chair beside mine. I was one of

will only be for those who sat at the high

a single word from him sends the hall in complete silence

"Reagan." I call, shivering.

Everything is going to be alright. I won't let anyone touch you." He plants a soft kiss on my forehead before turning to the guards, both male and female, who are patiently waiting for his orders. "You can commence with the search." Immediately, the

male guards search the men while the females search

and I don't need to tell you how roudy it is here. Up till now, no one has stopped forward to search me and I hope it

and form lines below, as they wait for Alpha Regan

all due respect, my Lord, I find it unfair that neither you nor your

have

she's also a suspect in this crime

dare you talk to the Alpha using

Kyle scolds. "Show some