The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

ASHANTI'S POV

"Liar!"

"I'm not lying!"

"Why don't you have a girlfriend? No one has caught your attention yet?" I ask, smiling, and deep within me, I'm amazed.

Never did I think Ryan and I would ever get to discuss something like this. He never opens up to anyone at home. Not even our mum. He does like me! "Nope."

"Alright then, look around...maybe someone will."

"What kind of big sister encourages her kid brother to find a girlfriend in a club?"

"Look who's talking." My forehead creases as I give him a queer look. "Someone who never does things the conventional way!" He takes a chug of his drink and nods.

"Touché."

"So tell me what I need to know."

"I'm waiting for my mate." He calmly deciphers and I'm dumbstruck with awe. That's the sweetest thing I've heard in a while. I shoot him a surprised smile. "Yeah. I don't see myself being with anyone else but the one who was destined for me, so I'm waiting for her."

"That's... that's... enchanting. She's one lucky girl."

"You think?"

"I know."

"But I'm weird."

from side to side as I try to find a better way to say what

weird way." He insists.

a special way." I correct him. "In a cool way. Jeez, do you

"You think I'm cool?"

one

goes mute and I know that's because he has been told.

him and take another sip of my drink to let him digest all that I just said. His social battery will soon run out and I know after

voice asks from my

Another stranger.

A good-looking young man.

flash him

"No. Thank you."

He looks at Ryan.

hope I'm

are!"

stepping down from his stool. "Feel free." He gestures to the man to take his seat. "My only issue is for

me before disappearing into

going to kill

occupying Ryan's seat with a serious expression on my

chased away?" I ask calmly, firmly. The man smiles, displaying his

overheard a part

roll my eyes

"So, you're a know-it-all."