The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

REAGAN'S POV.

I have a mate with whom I have a connection. Her name is Ashanti. We might not be together now, but I still have a chance with her. I'm not supposed to be here, holding another girl...

Another girl who also happens to be my mate.

Fuck!

I clear my throat and gently pull Selena out of my arms, making sure to give her a bright smile when she looks at me so she doesn't feel as though I'm trying to push her away even though that's exactly what I'm doing.

"Oh... I'm sorry for crashing into you like that. I had no right to..." She starts to apologise but I quickly cut her off.

"No. No. It's fine. It's okay. You don't have to apologize for anything."

"Okay." She sits on her own again and starts fidgeting with her fingers.

Several moments of silence fly by. My eyes keep looking around the room while my brain searches for a topic to bring up. My body on the other hand needs air and wants me to leave, so my brain comes up with the perfect excuse to leave.

"It just occurred to me that you haven't had anything to eat since you arrived. You must be starving, am I correct?"

Relief fills every pore of my body when she nods in agreement.

"I'm starving."

eat. I'll be right back." I turn to leave, but she holds my hand, stopping my move. I face her and the teary look in

for lying to her just

want you here with me,

are guards stationed at your door. You're safe. I'll be right back.

of my hand. I flash her a reassuring smile before turning on my heels again. I take quick steps out of the

have no idea when I'm going

the door, asks

a bad place. Trauma, triggers, and all

"Oh..."

get her something to eat. If she asks for me, just tell her something came up." I start

he's behind me and next, he's blocking my way. I stop walking and shoot him a

"No."

need some air. If I don't take a walk to clear my head, I might

He mumbles

"Thank you."

takes me to the underground parking lot where I meet guards lined up and

get into the car and settle,

do you think, King?" I ask my Wolf who crawls out

feel no connection with Selena. I never felt her

do you suggest

say we forget about her and focus on winning