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!

so I give the orders! You have no voice in this issue

He asks in a defeated voice. "Open the doors and order the

way! And also how are you even

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

the doors 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

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

man 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 who sat closest to her!" The man firmly states and the

look at the chair beside mine. I was one of

What you just said makes sense. Indeed, no one has left from the crowd to 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

be searched." He counters and the outburst is about to commence, but a single word from him sends the hall in complete silence again. I almost faint when the

"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 search the men

go by, maybe hours and 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 this

is over, the guards retreat and form lines below, as they

Lord, I find it unfair that neither

don't have

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 a thorn in your flesh and I won't be surprised if

dare you talk to the Alpha using

Kyle scolds.