The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

ASHANTI'S POV.

"Home sweet home!" I say, expelling a deep breath as Leonard parks in the driveway of the compound. The dinner date went better than I expected. He kept urging me to eat whatever I wanted and I nearly cracked my ribs with laughter because of the hilarious jokes he threw every now and then. Right now, I'm as bloated as a cow and my insides are jumping with excitement and satisfaction. I doubt if I'll be getting any sleep tonight.

"If you tear my heart open right now, you'll literally see the sadness of letting you go swimming in it. I hate that time flew by so fast." He says, staring at me with his intense brown eyes. Shyness overwhelms me, making it impossible for me to maintain eye contact with him. I start playing with my fingers resting on my lap as I try in vain to control my smile.

He's sweet, alright? It's nearly impossible to resist his charm.

"I had a good time with you, Leonard. Yes, it felt like a short time, but I still appreciate it."

"I'm glad you did. Because I did too and I'll carry the memory of this night till the day we have another." My eyes glint in surprise as I look at him again. He nods, smiling. "If you don't mind, I'd love to take you out on another dinner date some time and this time around, you get to pick where we'll go." My smile reaches my eyes. My eyes light up with delight.

date with him sounds like an awesome

"That's if you want."

before I say something embarrassing. The idea of going out with him again

deep breath. Take a moment to breathe properly and gather my bearings before turning to face him again, this time around with a calm and collected composure

sounds fantastic. I

and the smile on

how happy

so fast. If it

moments of spine chilling silence in the car. "I better get you in before Ryan comes out here to get you himself. I cannot afford to let that happen." He says, strapping off his seatbelt and stepping out

older than Ryan. If he had been my older brother, he wouldn't let any man come close to me. He's