The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate (Ashanti) novel Chapter 316

Did she just call me her baby?

And what's that transparent liquid shimmering in her eyes? They can't be tears, right?

For all I know she's not happy to see me here.

Yesterday, when I hugged her, she went stiff in my arms and did not return the hug. She quickly changed the topic of discussion when I started mentioning our past. She acted so cold and aloof and it broke my heart. I was convinced that she was not happy to see me and she wanted nothing to do with me. What's with all the warm gestures and sweet words today?

And tears?

“My sweet girl…” She calls again, still stroking my cheeks and I cannot hold back tears. They roll down my cheeks uncontrollably and I have to sniffle my sobs in order to keep calm. “I've missed you so much!” That confession is my undoing. A violent sob breaks through my lips and seconds later I'm crying and wheezing and splintering into teardrops. Mother pulls me into a warm hug and I don't hold myself back from crying like a baby on her shoulders. She gently rubs her back, sobbing softly while I cry my life away.

Finally, the moment I had always dreamed up. For us to hug ourselves and cry in each other's arms like there's no tomorrow. The reunion of my dreams.

“I…” She croaks, gently pulling me out her arms and locking her teary gaze with mine. “I'm so sorry for how I treated you yesterday.” She apologises and I start shaking my head.

I don't care how she treated me yesterday. She definitely had her reasons and they are valid. What's important is what's happening today.

“I acted that way because seeing you after all these reminded me of your father and how he betrayed our bond. I felt hurt again for the first time in many years. I'm so sorry.”

“No, mum. It's okay. There's no need for you to be sorry. I completely understand.” I recognize the warmth sipping through me as she smiles amidst her tears. She takes my hands in hers again and plants soft kisses on them.

“Don't you worry about Sheila. She'll come around. You are my daughter and I didn't save you from that cell only to send you away again. This is your new home and you are welcome to stay for as long as you want.”