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?"

let out a quiet sigh

night. I couldn't sleep because I was worried sick about the fact that news of Selena's return had been leaked. By now, everyone knows she's back and I can't

as their Luna. Selena on the other hand is a true blood Lycan. She was born and raised in this pack and the people adored her when Alpha Reagan presented her to them as his mate five years ago. They doted on her. When she died, the entire pack mourned and begged

be. I'm very sure their love for her will be rekindled and they will urge Alpha Reagan

don't stand

reverberates in my head and I vibrate in fear when I feel his touch on my

Relax sis. It's just

sigh escapes

sorry. I was

What's wrong?" The concern in his tone makes tears burn at the back of my eyelids. All these ups and downs break

did the Moon goddess have me mated to the Alpha King if she didn't want to give me any chance of having

that people

opinions now that they know about Selena's presence

they could only

me because Alpha Reagan.

anyone who spoke ill about me. They will urge him to choose her, not me." I lament painfully, blinking my eyes multiple times to prevent

spilling.

don't want

of the public can influence Alpha Reagan's decision on who to choose between you and Selena. He's

we are talking

and give me assurance, but my worries grow wilder as the seconds tick by.

about his ex-mate's return have not been myself. Yes, he hurt me and