The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

ASHANTI'S POV.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the founder and chief designer of Thread Treasure Creations, Ashanti Anderson." Mother announces proudly as I make way into the spacious conference room with the brightest, yet most nervous smile planted on my face.

I don't know why I'm so nervous, but God, I'm nervous.

All eyes are on me as I make my way to the empty head seat at the other end of the table with legs that feel like jelly. When I get there, I stay standing and as I take inventory of the room, I notice that most of them seem terrified to see me and I quite understand the reason for that.

They have recognized me.

"Oh my Goodness!" A woman, who can't hold it in anymore exclaims with a loud gasp, her hands cupping her mouth to probably prevent the scream in her chest from flying out. They all exchange confused looks while others stare intensely at my mother who keeps smiling and nodding at them.

"Isn't she Ashanti?" A man questions. "Alpha Reagan's true mate who disappeared to years ago?" He asks aghast and I give him a small nod that makes his brain explode in his mind.

"What in the seven hells is going on here?" Another terrified looking man chimes in. "You mean to tell me Ashanti here has been the one creating all those hit designs? She's the chief Designer we've all been longing to meet?" There's a look of complete disbelief on his face.

If I were butter, I would have melted under the heated gazes they are all shooting my way at this moment.

"I won't go into the details of why I made the decision to stay hidden and anonymous these past years. It's not important. Also, I know the moment this information leaves this room, the entire werewolf world is going to be on fire, but

King's mate. You are the Lycan Luna of this world. The moment Alpha Reagan knows your whereabouts, he will

when it comes knocking.

What I'm happy about is the fact that they do not seem

I love it.

doesn't change anything. We are all colleagues and my greatest wish is for us to

speech, they are all nodding their heads in approval and the impressed looks I see on

I've been so used to people rejecting me. Both at my father's and Alpha Reagan's pack, all people ever did was hate and reject me at

It feels surreal.

happy you followed your heart. I don't know about the others, but seeing you now has only further fueled my determination to work harder in this company."

the work you've been putting in for TTC to soar to this great level. From now on,

look forward to working with you too,

Miss Anderson.

addressed me as that, but it didn't hit as

just been Ashanti or some

me feel like