THE LYCAN KING’S SECOND CHANCE MATE

Chapter 0202

ASHANTI'S POV.

I've been pacing about since the moment I got into this bedroom. My mind is restless, my heart is beating too fast, and sweating out of nervousness and confusion. I have no idea what's going on. When Beta Ronald got me out of that dungeon cell, I thought he was taking me to the execution ground, but he brought me to the Alpha's chambers and asked me to go wait for him in his bedroom. He didn't give me a reply when I asked him what was going on and now, my mind is in chaos as I try to imagine the possible reasons why I could have been brought here.

Does Alpha Reagan want to have sex with me one last time before he orders his guards to chop my head off?

Tss…

Terrible, terrible, terrible thoughts cross my mind.

I literally jump on my spot out of immense fear when the room door creaks open. My heart falls to the ground when Alpha Reagan steps in. I look at his face, trying to read his mood, but that plan fails because his expression is blank.

“Alpha Reagan.” My voice is a broken whisper. He walks over to where I’m standing and stops in front of me. His eyes are trained on my face, giving me an intense look that nearly melts all the bones in my body. Suddenly, he smiles and I get even more confused.

“Your name has been cleared.” He calmly deciphers. His words ring in my ear like a huge church bell. My pupils dilate and I let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding. Relief sends chills down my spine and I tremble at the sensation. Content © copyrighted by NôvelDrama.Org.

My name has been cleared.

That sounds too good to be true.

“Really?” That is all I manage. He gently nods his head.

“Kyle and I took it upon ourselves to investigate the issue and we found clues that led us to the main culprit. The person who tried to set you up.” He calmly explains and there's just one person that comes to my mind.

Alina.

She's the only one who has the courage and power to orchestrate such a plan. My sister, Rhea, could never do that. She doesn't have the heart, nor does she have the power to command people to do such dirty work for her in this pack. But I'm very sure she was involved. She could never miss the chance to be a part of a plan to make my life miserable.

“Who is the culprit?” I ask with searching eyes and in my heart I'm praying for it to be Alina.

Please, be Alina. Please, be Alina!

“Rhea.”

That single word shatters my heart into a thousand pieces. I pause and look up at him with total disbelief in my eyes.

That's a lie.

It can't be Rhea.

It's Alina!

“Rhea?” I ask in total disbelief. Alpha Reagan nods his head and shoves both hands in his pockets.

“Yes. There's CCTV footage that shows her poisoning the meals for the guests and the girls who accused you of poisoning their food for easy victory confessed to being the ones who poisoned their meals under Rhea's orders. All evidence points to her.”

I almost shake my head in denial. I almost tell him she's not the one, but I hold myself back. This was a well-crafted plan made by Alina and she made sure if things backfired, Rhea would be the one to take the fall. If I accuse her of being the mastermind, I will be asked to present evidence to back my claim which is something I do not have.

I cannot afford to put myself in trouble.

“Just Rhea? Is she the only one involved?”

“There were many other girls involved, but she's the mastermind of the whole plan. She orchestrated everything.”

I'm shaking my head internally.

Rhea isn't that smart or influential to pull off such a brilliant plan.

“I… I…” My breath stutters. “I need to speak with Rhea,” I tell him with a trembling voice. His brows furrow as he gives me a critical look.

“Ashanti.” He steps closer and takes my hands in his. His big hands swallow mine, enveloping them in his sweet warmth. “Your name has been cleared. What you need to do now is rest.”

“I’m only going to rest after I have spoken to Rhea.” I agitate. He sighs in exasperation, but I don't care.

I don't care if I'm frustrating the shit out of his pants right now. What I know is that I have to talk to Rhea. Right now. I shoot him a piercing gaze.

“What exactly do you want to say to her?”

“Many things. Please, Alpha Reagan, let me go over there and talk to Rhea.” I beg him fiercely. He looks at me long and hard, probably wondering why I so desperately want to speak with Rhea. My eyes soften when our gazes meet and I give him my best puppy eyes despite the fire that's burning within me. I need to cajole him to say yes to me because if he doesn't, I won't be able to see Rhea. He has the final say.

“Alright then, if you insist.” I sigh in relief.

“Thank you.” He simply nods and gestures to the door.

“After you.”

I smile brightly and skip out of the room excitedly.