The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

ASHANTI'S POV.

"Why not?" Michael asks, confused. "You're his mate, aren't you?"

"I am, but he never treated me as one. Alpha Reagan knew from the first day he set his eyes on me that I was his mate yet he didn't say anything. He let me stay in the Harem and watched me get bullied time and again by the other girls. I've been through so much in his hands and to top it all, his subjects hate me! They'd rather start a war than let me become their Luna. They think I poisoned Alina."

"Not anymore." Mum chimes in and my brain scatters within. I look at her with raised brows and she nods her head.

"I... I don't understand."

"A few days ago, a trial was held and Alina's crimes were exposed. Alpha Reagan provided strong evidence to prove that Alina murdered two adults and poisoned herself in order to kill the baby in her womb and blame it on you. A whole lot of other crimes she committed were exposed and Alpha Reagan gave her a death sentence. She was hanged yesterday. Alina is dead and the Crescent Moon Pack subjects are all ready to go down on their knees and beg for your forgiveness." I am completely dumbfounded after hearing those words.

Alina has been exposed.

been hanged for

Alina is dead.

apologise for

spot. This is not a dream. This is

me by bringing Alina to justice,

as such. I don't want to be with a man who'll always want me to be under his wings. I have my own life to live, goals to accomplish. If I go back

Alina atoned for her crimes. I'm happy Alpha Reagan finally saw to that, but that doesn't change how I feel. I don't want to go back to that pack. Please don't give me to them when they come for me." My teary voice pleads as I look

dinner without it turning into a pity party." She shoots me a deadly glare that burns right through my face to the back of my head. Her wide eyes scare me to the core. "All thanks to you!" With that, she storms

"I am so sorry..."

nothing for you to be sorry for." That's Michael. "Well, talk to her. This will not happen again, I assure." Mum gives a warm look that eases the tension in my heart, but when I look down at my plate,