The Lycan King’s Second Chance Mate (Ashanti)
Chapter 0255

REAGAN'S POV.

I left the penthouse exhausted and out of breath because Ashanti chose to unleash all her strength on me when I tried to walk out through the door. On the first attempt, She dashed out at the speed of light and I caught her on the staircase. The second attempt, she hit me in the balls but the guards were quick enough to get a hold of her before she slipped past them. She was screaming curses at me when I walked out of the penthouse.

That's enough to make me understand how determined she is to leave. I need to be very careful from now on and above all, I need to settle this problem and prove my point to her so she can change her mind about leaving.

"Alpha Reagan." A familiar voice sounds my name and I look up to see Ronald approaching my table with great urgency. I sigh and adjusts myself on the chair, readying myself to receive whatever bad news he has come to announce because they seem to be in a line, patiently waiting for their turns to pop up.

"What bad thing has happened this time around? Just say it already."

"Luckily for us, it isn't bad news, My Lord." There's a faint smile on his face that eases the tension in my chest.

"Oh..." I sit upright on the chair and place both hands on the table before me, leaning towards him. "Is that so?" I ask, surprised, my gaze never leaving his face. He nods and even smiles.

I like that.

"So what's up?" I ask casually and that makes him chuckle. That's one of the things I like about my relationship with him and Kyle. We could switch from mode casual to mode formal anytime we please.

"It's about the annual meeting with the other Lycan Alphas. We've been so preoccupied with other problems that we lost track of the day when it's supposed to be held. I only recalled when I got a call from Alpha Kai of the Wall Street Pack, telling me about his excitement for the event." He calmly explains and I snort.

I completely forgot about that stupid event.

"When is it to hold?"

"This weekend." He calmly deciphers. My eyes pop wide in shock as the revelation jars in my ears like loud music. There's no way I was that preoccupied to have forgotten about such a huge event. "No!" I cry out in disbelief. Ronald casually tilts his head from side to side and says;

"Well...I had the same reaction as you, but it's the truth. It's happening this weekend and I've gotten more calls from other Alphas, telling me about how prepared they are for that meeting. >> Of course they are.

It's an event whereby different Alpha's meet here in my Pack to discuss and share important tips on how to better rule their packs or resolve conflicts between their subjects. It's supposed to be an educational meeting, but over the years, it has turned into a stupid meeting where Alpha's meet to brag about their wealths and how well their packs are thriving in every sector. It's annoying to sit in the company of grown men who act like spoiled teenage girls.

I heave out a heavy sigh and lean back against my chair, eyeing Ronald who is patiently waiting for me to say something.

"Well..." I breathe and throw my hands carelessly in the air. "We've been honoring that tradition for years and putting up with those annoying Alphas. Can't we find an excuse to not organize that event this year?"

"I'm afraid we can't." His voice is firm and serious. "I understand that you're going through a tough time, we all are, but this is an occasion that's not only important to you, but the other packs as well. We can't call it off. The Alphas and subjects of the various packs including ours will go ballistic. Annnnd..." He raises his brows. "Preparations have already begun."

"Fine, fine, fine!" I submit grumpily, whisking my hand in the air at him. "Let the damn ritual hold."

"All you have to do is prepare to attend, Kyle and I will handle the preparations."

"It's possible for one of you to represent me..." I start to suggest but Ronald casts me a dangerous side eye that seizes the remaining words from my mouth. I nod my head in defeat. "Fine. I'll be there in person."

"As you should, My Lord." He bows to me and I nearly roll my eyes.

He's a bully!

I shouldn't be too upset about it because there's always the party at the end which is the only thing about that entire event I look forward to.

All the food and entertainment from the subjects. I like that.

"Well, I only came to remind you about the event. I have to get back to work now. See you later." He bows yet again and saunters out of my office. Groaning, I snap my eyes shut.

Now I have to think of how to divulge this information to Ashanti and ask her to be my date for the party.

ALINA'S POV.

"Mum, dad." I call my parent's who are eating breakfast with me at the dinning table.

"Yes, baby." My mum is the first to respond as she focuses her gaze on me. My father chews and swallows the food in his mouth before giving me his attention.

"What is it?" He asks in his usual quiet tone and I clear my throat and focus my gaze on him.

"Dad, I've heard many people talking about the Annual Meeting between Lycan Alphas that's to take place this weekend in this Pack."

"Yes. What about it?"

"Well..." I playfully stab the pancake on my plate with the fork in my hand. "The thing is..."

"If you're not going to talk, let me enjoy my meal!"

"William!" Mum cautions in a calm, but harsh tone. "Don't scare her." She turns to me and reaches out for my hand with hers. Her gentle touch gives me courage to face my father again. "Go on sweety. Tell your father what you want to say." She flashes me a reassuring smile and I turn to my father again.

"It's about the party held after all the formal meetings have been held. Alpha Reagan will need to go with a date and I know he already has it in mind to go with Ashanti, but I want to go with him. I deserve to be the one to go with him because I'm more valuable to him now that I'm pregnant with his child. Please dad, can you make that happen?" I ask with a shaky voice, keeping my best puppy eyes and pouting like a child. My father picks up a tissue and cleans his mouth with it before looking at me again. My heart starts pounding in my chest.

"I will see what I can do about that."

My face breaks into a wide smile as I squirm excitedly on my seat.

"Thank you dad. Thank you very much."

"Now eat your food." He instructs and I nod my head and plaster my gaze back on my plate. A smirk forms at the side of my lips as I imagine the mortified expression that will appear on Alpha Reagan's face when my father tells him what he wants.

I'm going to cause trouble for him until he gives into my demands!