THE LYCAN KING’S SECOND CHANCE MATE novel Chapter 402

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?”

I let out a quiet sigh and chug my milk.

He’s right. The competition had nothing to do with my 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, everyone knows she’s back and I can’t help but be nervous about what they are saying about it.

These are the same 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. 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 the Moon goddess to bring her back to life.

Now that she is back and they know it, I can help but wonder what their reaction will be. I’m very sure their love for her will be rekindled and they will urge Alpha Reagan to take her back and discard me.