THE LYCAN KING’S SECOND CHANCE MATE

REAGAN'S POV.

"And I'm not comfortable with you living under the same roof with another woman."

Ashanti's declaration burns in my mind as I take the elevator ride to the floor where my office is located. Heck, I'm not comfortable living with another woman under the same roof either. I'm not doing this because I like it. It's for a reason. I need Selena to get more comfortable with me and let her guard down so I can know what Selena has been up to for the past five years and why she decided to show up all of a sudden. It's a planned act.

"But you didn't explain that to her, did you?" My wolf, King, stirs up in my mind and chimes in. "And even if you did, you don't expect her to still be cool with it. This is your ex-mate we are talking about. If you were in Ashanti's shoes, you would be upset as well. You would even feel threatened." He preaches and I run a haphazard hand through my hair, blowing out an exasperated sigh. The conversation I had in my car with Ashanti left me physically and mentally exhausted.

"What would you have me do, King? I'm doing my best to prove to Ashanti that she's the only one I want to be with, but she isn't getting the memo."

"That only means you have to try harder."

"Really? Is that all you have to say right now?"

"Yeah, because if you had listened to me two years ago when I asked you to accept and claim her as our mate when she just arrived in this pack, we would've been in a happier place right now. But you..."

"Right!" I quickly cut him off. "This conversation is over. That's enough judgment for today. Go get some rest." I block him out. I'm already hurt enough. I don't want him opening new wounds.

The elevator dings and its doors slide open. I quickly step out and make my way to my office and when I get there, I find Klein already waiting for me.

"Alpha Reagan." He calls with a quick bow as he follows me to my work table where I take a seat on my office chair and tiredly lean against the backrest. "You sounded very agitated over the phone. Is anything the matter?"

"Do you have any leads on the whereabouts of Logan?"

"I'm sorry, there's no news yet. We are still trying to track him down. He's very smart about his movements. He makes sure to leave no traces behind. But I assure you my men and I are doing our best and it's just a matter of time before we track him down." He assures me confidently and I nod in understanding, but deep within, I'm panicking.

How much time will they take to uncover the truth about Selena's past? I'm afraid it'll be too late for me to get back with Ashanti by the time that happens.

"Is there nothing else? I mean on Selena now?" My heart drops into my abdomen when he shakes his head in denial.

"No." He says in a melancholic tone. "It's a lot more difficult since we have no idea what pack she used to live in. But we've sent out photos of her to all the packs and I have agents investigating the pack natives to know if any of them have seen anyone like her around. As of now, no one has called to report anything, but we are hoping to get some positive feedback soon."

Another exasperated sigh leaves my chest. I shut my eyes and release a low breath.

"You don't look too good. Did something happen?" His question triggers the dreaded memories of the conversation I had with Ashanti earlier. I sigh for the umpteenth time and rise from the chair. He follows me over to my wall to ceiling glass window that gives me a few of the city buildings and streets beneath.

I am the Supreme Alpha of the entire werewolf world. I rule over every Lycan and werewolf and they all fear and respect me. In the eyes of my subjects, I am perfect and I have every aspect of my life under control, but in truth, I don't. My love life is in shambles. It's a total disaster and I don't know if this a test from the moon goddess or if it's the karma of my past actions coming back to bite me in the ass.

Either way, it's frustrating and I wish it could all just end before I lose my Goddamn sanity.

"Alpha." Kyle calls daintily and I face him.

"If this investigation takes longer, I fear I might lose Ashanti."

"Why do you say so?"

"The fact that she is mated to me doesn't scare other men from trying to court her and she is giving them, audience, don't know if she's doing that just to spite me or if she's really considering going out with another man. I strongly believe it's the latter. She's keeping her options open and it's tearing me apart from within."

"If you ask me, I think it's the former." My brows crease in surprise. He nods.

"She agreed to go on a date with him this evening and even when I told her she didn't like the idea, she didn't cancel. She insists on going."

"That doesn't necessarily mean she's considering going out with him."

"What does it mean then?" I ask, folding my arms over my chest.

"She's just trying to spite you. Maybe push you into making a decision between her and Selena soon."NôvelDrama.Org content rights.

"But the guy likes her and he's very persistent. It's just a matter of time before he convinces her to accept him."

"If you think that's possible, then you really have no idea how the mate bond works and that's really shameful given that you are the Supreme Alpha." A frown forms on my face as my gaze on him intensifies.

What did he just say?

"Because I'm Alpha King doesn't mean I ought to know everything. Stop being so mean."

He chuckles.

He fucking chuckles and I stare at him as though he has lost his mind when he gives me a casual tap on my shoulder.

"Ashanti isn't going anywhere, Alpha

Reagan. She loves you and no one

else, so it's your duty to keep

assuring her that she's the only one you want to be with. My team and will speed up our investigation, but

til we find anything tangible, just keep groveling at her feet, okay." Another tap. I stare at his hand on my shoulder and then at his face. He makes a pitiful face while nodding his head. I quickly step away from him.

"I'm going to kill you!" I warn. He chuckles and shakes his head.

"You can't. You love me too much. And we both know you won't survive a day without me. Now, sit down and think of better ways to win ou Luna back other than giving empty threats. The future of this pack and the world at large rests on your shoulders. See you later." He turns and starts heading towards the door.

"I don't remember dismissing you." I call out but he simply ignores me and exits my office.

All of them are driving me insane.