The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

ASHANTI'S POV.

"There have been some rumours." Tessa says, flashing me a queer smile. A small frown forms on my face as I face her once more.

I don't like rumours, especially when they come from subjects of this pack. They never lack something to say about me. I thought I was free from them, but I guess I'm not. I wonder what heinous crimes I've committed this time around.

"What rumors?" I ask, curious. She starts smiling.

"Rumours about a very tall and handsome Designer taking interest in you."

Leonard instantly comes to my mind.

He's the only tall and handsome Designer who has taken interest in me since I got here.

"Wow!" I exclaim in wonder, my mouth wide open. "Rumour really does spread like wild fire. Leonard and I have only been out once!"

with another man is

than to open their mouths and say such. Alpha Reagan sounded a firm warning two years ago after Alina was hanged and since then, they've all been respecting themselves." "They didn't spread rubbish about me all this time because I was away and there was nothing to be said. Now I'm here again and I'm already making

harmless rumor. This time around, Alpha Reagan is the

"How do you mean?"

and smiles, shifting closer to

mate. Some say Alpha Reagan will lose his precious jewel, namely you, to Leonard. Other's say

to make. If he wants to be with me, cool, if he doesn't, still cool." I say, shrugging even as my own words slice my heart in two halves. I keep saying things

him to want to be

choice was already made for him by the Moon goddess and he

about Selena? Does that mean he has to

that needs to be studied. She's not in this equation, so

forget Alpha Reagan and his dilemma for now and discuss something else? This topic makes me sick in the stomach!" Tessa chuckles and shakes her head before focusing her gaze on me once more. I roll my eyes and take a sip of the

an impossible mission.

sips her orange juice and smacks her lips.