The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

ASHANTI'S POV.

"Ryan." I call drowsily as I step into the kitchen. He looks up from his phone screen and the scowl on his face fades when he sees me.

"You're awake." His low voice acknowledges. I scoff.

"I wish that was the case." My voice is a raspy mess. I drag myself towards the kitchen island and settle on the stool beside him. My eyes drop to the glass of milk in front of him and it makes me salivate. I just want you to stretch my hand over and grab the glass of milk and chug it.

"Don't even think about it!" He warns sternly as though he just read my thoughts. "I'll get yours." He says, stepping down from his stool. My face breaks into a tired smile as I say;

"Thank you very much. You're the best brother in the whole wide world!"

Ryan shakes his head and says nothing. I watch him take out a glass from the glass shelf and walk over to the fridge where he opens it, takes out a jar of milk and comes back to meet me at the island. "You look terrible." He remarks as he pours milk into the glass.

"That's because I didn't get any sleep all night."

"Your eyes say it all. Here." He hands me the glass filled with milk before taking his seat again.

"Thank you." I take a small sip of the milk.

"What kept you awake all night? I know it's not the stress of the ongoing competition."

"How are you so sure?"

"It's not, is it?"

out a quiet sigh and chug

sleeplessness last night. I couldn't sleep because I was worried sick about the fact that news of Selena's return had been leaked. By now,

subjects who nearly crucified me two years ago when they found out that I was mated to Alpha Reagan. They hated me because I'm an ordinary werewolf and refused to accept me as their Luna. Selena on the other hand is a true blood Lycan.

I can help but wonder what their reaction will be. I'm very sure their love for her will

don't stand

in my head and I vibrate

sis.

sigh escapes

was lost

makes tears burn at the back of my eyelids. All these ups and downs break my heart so much,

of having a happy ending with him? Why is

that people

about Selena's

could only

me because Alpha Reagan.

me. They will urge him to choose her, not me." I lament painfully, blinking my

spilling.

want

public can influence Alpha Reagan's decision on who to choose between you

his personal life we are talking about.

but my worries grow wilder as the seconds

swear I was really sure I wanted nothing to do with Alpha Reagan, but ever since he told me about his ex-mate's return have not been myself.