The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

"I needed some time to clear my head. The news hit me hard."

"I thought so too. That's why I didn't listen to my father when he said you didn't want to see me. You were simply devastated by the news of our baby's death, that's why you took so long to come. Alpha Reagan, I'm sorry I lost our child. I promise you that I tried to fight, but the damage was already done. I'm so sorry." Tears start streaming down her cheeks and looking at her teary face does nothing but enrage

me.

I hate the fact that she keeps referring to the child as mine and what I hate even more is the fact that she's pretending to be sad after killing an innocent child.

Damn!

"It's all Ashanti's fault. She was jealous of the fact that I was carrying your child. That's why she poisoned me. You..." she sniffles tears. "You have to punish her, Alpha Reagan. Our baby didn't deserve to die like this. Ashanti must atone for her sins!"

The only person who has to atone for her sins here is you and I will make sure that happens.

I say in my mind as I watch her act her little drama in the name of mourning "our" child.

"She killed our heir!" She keeps insisting while holding my hands tight and I grit my teeth in annoyance. I face her again.

"Investigations are ongoing. When I find evidence to back up that claim, Ashanti will be punished accordingly."

evidence are you searching for? The poison was found in her dress. She poisoned me!" She insists firmly

my temper if we stay on this topic, so I change

Ashanti. I'll handle her myself. For now, let's focus on you." I say, making sure my voice sounds soft and caring enough. "How are you feeling?" I ask, feigning concern and she shakes her head. "I don't

do to make you feel better?" I maintain my soft voice and she looks at me as though she has seen a ghost. My heart starts pounding

overdone it

get suspicious because

I clear my throat.

know, you just lost our child and I'm just concerned about your well-being, that's why I'm asking

know, shocked that you're..." She stops her words and waves a dismissing hand in the air. "You know what, forget

about what I can do

breaks into

something you can do to

"I'm all ears."

night together. That will make me feel better." She smiles

This is it.

Her plan.