The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

The rest of the ride continues in silence. Tessa's constant sighs and heavy breaths makes me understand that she's still not okay with us going to see my parents. I'm not okay with it either, but like I said, it's just for formality.

Minutes later, we arrive at my father's mansion and I park in the premises. He's expected to evacuate this place in three days. I have no idea how my father is going to survive in the suburbs without his wealth and influence.

"We're here." I tell Tessa once I meet her at her side of the car door. She silently nods her head and flashes me a smile that doesn't reach her eyes. Her nervousness is shimmering in her eyes and tattooed all over face. I have no idea what language I can use to make her understand that she has nothing to be scared of.

I take her delicate hands in mine, intertwining our fingers together as I majestically lead the way to the front porch.

It seems the banishment has already started taking effect because the guards who used to be stationed at various corners of the compound are nowhere to be found. At the front door, I ring the doorbell and moments later, the door is opened by a servant who immediately bows down her head the moment she sees me.

"Good day, Delta Kyle." She greets, stepping away from the door. I return her greeting and lead Tessa into the house.

parents?" I ask, heading to the

"Upstairs."

I'm here to

crimson red. She's surely going to faint when she sees my father. "You can have a seat." I

KYLE'S POV.

that. Just let me keep

If you

"I say so."

I say something that's going to upset her. The last thing I want is for us to have a fight now. The atmosphere is already too tense. A fight between us is going to suffocate

comes through and both Tessa and I whip our

words replay in my mind and their