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!

aware of that fact, but I am the Alpha here, so I give the orders! You have no voice in this issue

are you going to do?" He asks in a defeated voice. "Open the doors and order

how are you

a single word. The room is excruciatingly quiet. Even the wind is afraid to make a sound.

the doors will remain closed and no one is allowed to leave." As Alpha Reagan speaks, guards start

searched." The old man, who's name I've gotten as Mr. Williams, starts talking again and

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

liquid terror rushes from my head to my toes as I look at the chair beside mine. I was one of the

the hightable since this ceremony began. So, the search will only be for those who sat at the high table with my daughter. What do you think, Alpha?" Mr. William asks as if mocking Alpha Reagan who

commence, but a single word from him sends the hall in complete

"Reagan." I call, shivering.

his arms and his eyes meet mine.. "I'm only doing this to clear the air. 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 guards disperse in little groups, towards the crowd while some of them

the men

the entire hall is busy with guards touching people here and there 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 stays

below, as they

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

have to be

you do. Your mate here despises my daughter and just before this ceremony began, she pulled a stunt that proved she hates my daughter and is capable of hurting her. That means she's also a suspect in this crime and should be searched. For you, Alina's pregnancy has been nothing but

you talk to

Kyle scolds. "Show some