THE LYCAN KING’S SECOND CHANCE MATE novel Chapter 424

ASHANTI’S POV.

My heart sinks into my stomach when I hear Reagan’s car zoom out of the premises. I hate starting a fight with him, but with his recent behavior, I couldn’t help it. It’s annoying when he acts so possessive of me, but can’t decide if he wants to end up with me or his ex-mate who’s living under his roof. Until he makes a clear, concise decision, I’m not going to relent my efforts in giving him hard times like this.

Two can play this game.

I let out a small huff as I turn to go into the house. My phone starts buzzing in my handbag and I quickly fish it out. Cold sweat breaks across my skin when I see my mother’s phone call. Ryan told me she was going to come over this weekend because she found out I was having a hard time with the competition.

God, I love my mother to bits, but I hope she’s not calling to tell me she’s on her or has arrived and wants me to come and pick her up somewhere around this pack. I’m already having a hard time dealing with Alpha Reagan, I don’t want to add her to the equation.

“Hello mum.” I answer calmly once I press the phone on my ear.

“Ashanti, sweetheart. How are you doing?” Her caring, motherly voice comes through and it makes me smile even though I don’t want to.

“Hello mummy. I’m doing just fine, thank you.” I say, resuming my journey towards the main entrance door.

“Ryan didn’t give me that impression when I called earlier. He told us you were having a bit of a hard time over there.”

I grit my teeth and huff out a tight breath as I step into the opened main door.

“Would you like to come and spend the break here with us?”

“No!”

My response comes out a little firmer than intended.

“I mean, no….” This time around the “no” is gentler. I don’t want her thinking I completely abhor the idea of spending my break with her because that’s not the case. Alpha Reagan is the reason why I want to be here. I will miss him dearly if I leave and who knows what brilliant stunt Selena will pull the moment she finds out I’m out of this pack. There’s no way in hell I’m leaving. “My team and I will need to practice during this break because the next round of the competition will be a lot tougher. That’s why I can’t come. But I can spare a few weekends.” I tilt my head to the side and smile as though she can see me. I listen to her sigh heavily on the other end.