The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

ASHANTI'S POV.

"Good day to you, my Lord Alpha." Leonard, who's still standing by my side, greets the disgruntled looking Alpha Reagan with a bow.

"Good day to you, Leonard." He replies with his deep voice laced with dark undertones. I guess he still dislikes seeing me with Leonard. He's going to lose it when I tell him about our dinner plans tonight. "Leonard, you don't have to walk me to the car anymore. I'll go with Alpha Reagan. See you tonight."

"Alright then, take care." He flashes me a warm smile that makes my heart tight with guilt.

Every time we meet to discuss, Alpha Reagan shows up from nowhere and ruins the moment.

"I will, you too." He gives me a reassuring nod and he leaves in the other direction while I walk over to Alpha Reagan who is still frowning.

What is wrong with him?

"Hi." I greet with a small wave as I take my stand before him. A dangerous look flashes in his eyes and I immediately understand that he is not pleased with my greeting.

What did he expect me to do? Lean over and plant a passionate kiss on his lips?

"Why are you here?" I ask, even though I already know the answer to that question.

"To take you home." He replies dryly.

"You didn't have to."

turns on

Uh-uh...He's mad.

into the backseat and once the driver kicks off, he puts on

relief. I'd rather fight with him than have him give me the silent treatment. It's agonising. I turn to him, utterly confused by the statement he just made. "Are you meeting with him tonight?"

to calm my raging nerves. There's nothing for me to be nervous about. He's not going to eat me up. Afterall, me going out with a man tonight is nothing compared to the fact that he is living with his ex-girlfriend in his castle. Goodness, when did I

at him and flash him

trying my best to keep my voice from cracking. He adjusts on his seat and

laugh despite the choking tension riding in the atmosphere

we've both been faring and discuss the competition. It's nothing formal..." I find myself further expatiating so he doesn't get the wrong idea. "It's just an informal dinner outing. We're not going anywhere fancy. Just strolling around and eating junk food. That's all." I seal my explanation with a

supposed to give him any explanation that would make him feel better. I'm supposed to give him the impression that Leonard is going after me as punishment for living with a girl who is not me under his roof "If an informal dinner outing is what you want, I could take you out. You don't have

strange man." I firmly object and his brows trip to his hairline as he shoots me an

body shakes as I laugh heartily at the sheer look of jealousy on his face. He looks like he's about to set something on fire right now. "I'm sorry, did I say something funny?" He asks in a calm, stern voice and

the look on your face right now.

out with that man at night.

not

the same roof with another woman." I fire

shell after being touched. He stares at me

that up. Now, he looks like he's about