The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

TESSA'S POV.

"Oh, fuck me!" Rhea curses the moment she gets into the waiting room and sees me. She turns to the warden escorting her with a big frown on her face. "Is it a must for me to entertain this guest?" "Yes, it is. Now move along." The grumpy-looking warden gently pokes her in the back and she moves a step.

"Hello, Rhea." I greet her calmly, rising to my feet as she approaches the table I'm seated at. Her hands are bound and the orange jumpsuit she's wearing looks great on her, but of course, I can't say that to her because she'll take it as a mockery. She already looks very upset with me, I don't want to worsen matters.

"Sit." The warden orders and she immediately plops on the chair opposite mine. I do the same, my eyes never leaving her face.

"Hello, Rhea." I greet her yet again.

"I heard you the first time, Tessa. I'm not going to respond to your shitty greeting." She fires bitterly and I purse my lips and nod my head.

"Right."

"Took you long enough to come do this?"

I ask, confused. She leans on her

"Now she's feigning innocence."

no idea what you're talking about." I tremble in my seat when she suddenly places her hands on the table with a loud bang and

to mock me, so just get on with

here to mock you " She throws her head back and laughs hysterically, but all I can hear in that laughter is pain and a little bit of regret. I have never felt

not commit alone. I hope she turns against Alina and tells me

I'm not

miserable I am so you can go report to

smile on her face wipes off. I clear my throat and place

teeth against each other. "I know that's the last name you want to hear right now, but I promise you'll be happy if I tell you

"What's up?"

is in big trouble, but she doesn't know

you mean