The Alpha King Is My Second Chance Mate novel Chapter 40

Zayd took a long, deep breath, smelling the air that wafted calmly around him. His wolf was on the edge these days, just like him, anxiety has slowly been eating away at its heart.

It missed her, they both did…and perhaps that’s why he stood by the pack borders of the silver moon pack, looking past the trees and at nothing in particular. He was scared to cross the line, afraid to look in her eyes after what he’d done.

It had taken him so much time and effort to get to her heart, and he’d been the one to weasel himself out because of petty jealousy and a raging anger.

He should’ve treated the situation differently that night…if he had, then he wouldn’t be here with a hole in his heart wondering if she’d be forgiving enough to take him back with opened arms.

He knew she wouldn’t…but he couldn’t help but hope. All the promises he’d made, he broke them in one night, tarnishing her trust and ruining their bond. He could barely feel it anymore…has she…has she already given up?

Zayd clenched his teeth around the backpack in his mouth, the red eyes of his wolf casting down onto the earth. He wondered if he’d only come here to embarrass himself…when he crossed this border, he wondered what he’d see…what he’d hear…

Would he find her with him?

Would she tell him to leave just as he did eleven nights ago?

And what in heaven’s name would he do if any of those unfortunate scenarios played out…

He was an alpha, and he had a pride bigger than himself, but he knew he’d beg on not one but on both his knees. He’d probably cry pathetically too…just like she had…

Would she forgive him then? Zayd shook his head, his paws staggering back. She wouldn’t, would she?

She’d most likely look him in the eyes and walk away just as he’d done…but what if…what if none of this actually happened, and she missed him just as much as he’d missed her?

What if she readily took him back?

This could go either way, he just needed the courage to cross this border, he needed to walk on faith and not on doubt, he needed…what he needed most was her.

Gritting his teeth tighter, he stepped forward, marching onto the land until the warriors on patrol surrounded him. He stopped, dropping his bag and effortlessly transforming into his human form. “Alpha Zayd…and I come in peace.”

The men looked at each other, confused as to whether to let him pass or not, until beta Cannon walked between them, meeting Zayd in the circle they created around him. “Let him through…”