The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate by Sumi

REAGAN'S POV.

"Your father disowned you?" I ask in horror after listening to Kyle narrate tohow the introduction went. He simply smiles as he nods his head. He doesn't look the least worried.

"This is not the first the's saying those words to me, so I'm used to them. However, I could tell from the look in his eyes that he really meant them this taround. I guess I struck his very last nerve." He explains blithely and I can't help but stare at him in awe.

"Kyle." I call in shock. "Your father just disowned you, how cyou're so chill about it?" "Well..." He breathes heavily and chuckles. "You know how the elders in your council always do nothing but criticise every major decision you take for the pack or your personal life?" "Yeah." "That's exactly what I went through in my father's hands. Most times I wondered if he even lovedat all because he was always darning everything I did. I cannot remember the last tmy father gavea compliment or congratulatedafter I achieved something. He always found something to complain about. Sirrelevant mistake to point out and invalidate the good thing I've achieved. He wanted to control my life, but I made him understand that wasn't going to work so he got mad and decided to be a shitty father to me. That's why him disowningdoesn't hurt, Reagan." Deep sigh "I've considered myself fatherless since the day your father, the former Alpha died because he's the only one who ever treatedlike a son. My father treatedonly like a successor that had to live up to his nand his reputation and I hated him for that. I still do." Now I'm totally speechless. I'm at a loss for words. I don't even know what to say to him. He's been through so much in the hands of his father I feel like shit for only finding out about it now. No wonder he's always been so out of touch with his family. They gave him a terrible childhood and I'm sure that's the reason why Alina's death did not affect him too much.

Poor Kyle.

"Wow!" I manage. "I... I don't even know what to say." "You don't have to say anything. I just wanted to make you understand the reason why I'm not attached to my family so you don't think I'm a monster for not feeling remorseful about all that's going on with them. I tried to warn them, but because I'm an outcast, they didn't listen and now, here they are. I love how just the moon goddess is. She punishes everyone accordingly, at the right time." "Yes..." I say, nodding my head. "Yes she does." "Enough about my very depressing family history. I have news." He quickly changes the topic and I'm not even surprised.

Never have I met a man who despises talking about himself like Kyle does.

"Alright then, hit me." "The search party sent to the Diamond Stone pack just arrived. They didn't find Ashanti, but the others we sent to the other packs are still looking. Hopefully we get sgood news from that end." He reports and melancholy fills my heart again.

The thought of Ashanti. The sound of her name. Anything that has got to do with her right now fillswith nothing but pain and sorrow and regret.

I miss her.

God I miss her so much that I could die and I'm extremely worried about her well being. I hope and pray that she's fine wherever she is, because I believe that she's out there, somewhere.

"The cell door was locked. How on earth did she escape? It's like someone magically appeared withing and snatched her away. Something is not right." I look up at Kyle who seems to be just as confused as I am about the issue. "Kyle... you don't think she vanished into thin air, do you?" "Alpha Reagan, to be honest I have no idea what to think or say right now. How Ashanti left that call remains a mystery to me." I throw my head back and groan in frustration.

"This is my punishment for not claiming her the first day I set my eyes on her. I hesitated and it angered the Moon goddess. She sentthe Second chance mate I had begged her for, but I was reluctant to claim her the moment we met and now she has taken her away from me. This is all my fault." "Alpha Reagan, I understand that you're going through a hard tright now, but never lose hope. We'll keep sending search parties. Even if Ronald and I have to go out there to carry out the search ourselves we will. We will find our Luna!" That tone. That voice. Those words of determination.

Very typical of Kyle.

I shut my eyes and try to imagine where Ashanti could be right now. Her father's pack was the first Pack we searched. He was stricken with grief when we told him about Ashanti's disappearance. I don't know any other relative of hers except...

Wait.

I snap my eyes open and stare at Kyle.

"Her mother." I blurt out without thinking. "Ashanti always talked about wanting to meet her mother. What if she's with her?" I ask thoughtfully. "We once had a conversation and Ashanti mentioned which Pack her mother hails from but I seem to have forgotten the nof the pack. Quick Kyle, call her father. Ask him everything there is to know about Ashanti's mother. Her name, her whereabouts and how to find her Do that with immediate effect!" "I'm on it!" Says Kyle as he bolts out of my office. I rise from my seat and start pacing about.

Her mother! Why didn't I think about this sooner? If Ashanti escaped on her own, the one person she'd have run to is her mother since she knows where she resides.

I have a good feeling about this.

"King." I call in my mind and King stirs. "I think we've finally get a lead e've on Ashant's location. I think we are finally going to get our mate back."

"If you had just listened tofrom the beginning, we would not have lost her in the first place. Then he shutsout. I stay still, confused. What's with him now? He should be happy we've got a lead.

Grumpy dog!

"Calla dog one more tand I'll shred your mind into pieces." He threatens in a deadly tone and purs my lips together, sealing my mouth closed. I plop a nearby couch and allow myself to relax. I've found her.

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