The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

ASHANTI'S POV.

"Oh..." A little exclamation leaves my mouth when Ryan gets into the back seat with me while Sheila sits shot gun.

She's so mad at me. We've not exchanged a single word to each other since we had that little fight yesterday and I want it to stay that way. Because I feel like I'm going to lose my cool and give her a proper soclding if she tries to speak rudely to me again.

"You good?" Ryan inquires in a calm tone. I freeze on my seat. My brows rise to my hairline as I give him a surprised look.

Did he just ask about my well being?

"I uh... Yeah. I'm good."

"Good" he says, buckling his seat belt. When we're all settled in and our bags are put in the car, the driver gets in and we hit the road. I take that as the perfect opportunity to bury myself in my thoughts.

When mum called to give us the signal to come back home, she said the coast was clear, meaning Alpha Reagan is convinced that I'm not with her. Once we go back to the Blue diamond Pack, I'll have to start my life from scratch. It's going to be hard and I know I'll have many melt downs along the way, but I'm strong and resilient and I know I will make it. Especially since I have my mother by my side.

I'm going to try my best to forget the man. Yes, I

so much that it hurts, but live

been through so much just being by his side. I don't want to keep living that kind

eyes are focused on the road and it's just odd for him to have the one who asked the question because we've not really exchanged many words with each other since

I turn to him.

at me with expectant eyes and that's when it hits me that he's the one who asked

did Ryan start caring

you... Did that question come from

"I believe so."

soft, quiet exclamation leaves

He shocks me everyday.

breath. "I don't

world. Are you sure you want to leave all that behind? You'll

what, it's a lot more peaceful. There's only problems and hardship on that high seat and