Chapter 166

ASHANTT’S POV.

My eyelids feel like bags of salt have been placed on them.

Heavy… so heavy, I can barely keep my eyes open as I walk to the arena. That’s because I couldn’t get any sleep last night. I kept thinking and turning like a rotisserie chicken on the bed, hoping the door would burst open and Alpha Reagan would come in and take me away or a a maid would come in to announce that the driver had come to take me…

None of that happened.

I slept on my bed. Woke up on my bed for the first time in two weeks. And right now I feel like I’m going through a heartbreak.

My mood has still not improved by the time I arrive at the arena. I greet the guys gloomily and ignore Alina as usual.

Everything changes when I spot Alpha Reagan at the sitting area, putting on his training shoes. It seems he just arrived as well. With a bright smile on my face, I head over to him.

“Good morning Alpha Reagan.” I greet cheerfully, expecting him to smile at me as he returns my greeting, but he doesn’t. He focuses on his shoelace as he mumbles a very depressing good morning” back to me. My heart sinks into my stomach. Pain courses through my chest, but I have to stay optimistic. I maintain my smile as I wait for him to finish putting on his shoes.

Η “What are you still doing here?” He asks when he’s done and his question throws me off guard.

“Huh?”

“You shouldn’t be standing here, grinning at me. Get ready for training.” He says it so coldly, chills run down my spine. My face grows ashen as I look at him with raised brows and lips. parted in silent surprise.

Did he just use that tone on me?

“Go on.” He almost shoos me away and I almost trip when I take a step forward. My knees are wobbly. Two steps later, I turn back to look at him and he gestures to me with a head show to- keep moving. I turn around and walk away with energy coursing through me with so much. vigour I have never felt before.

He didn’t just treat me like an outcast, did he?

He didn’t even offer to tie my hair like he always does. He didn’t smile at me even for a bit. His words were as cold as ice.

Fresh air.

I need to get get some fresh air. The back door of the arena comes into sight and I head towards it. In less than no time, I’m standing at the balcony, leaning against the railings, trying to steady my raging heartbeats.

It’s over.

13 He didn’t call me over last night. He just treated me like a complete stranger back there.

He’s done with me.

“Breathing in this cool air must feel very refreshing, especially after being humiliated like that.” Alina joins me at the balcony. I can hear her smile and I try not to look at her because if I do and see that cocky smile on her face, I might push her down this balcony.

“Leave me alone!”

“I don’t want to.”

I let out an angry sigh and finally muster the courage to meet her gaze.

Yes, she has on the cocky smile.

I curl my fists my side and grit my teeth so hard, my jaws hurt. I wish this girl would just let me be!

“What do you want from me?”

“I think you know what I want, but it’s obvious you’re not going to give it to me. So I’m going to have to take it by force.” I don’t say anything. I look away from her. “Do you know why werewolves and Lycans don’t mix?” I don’t answer her question. When she realises I won’t say anything, she sighs and starts talking again. “There’s no need for me to say it, because you already know. But there’s something else I want to say.”

“I don’t want to hear it.”

“Oh, you do. It’s quite interesting.” Her smile widens. I roll my eyes hard and look ahead, praying in my head for this.to end already. “A meeting was held between the council of elders and Alpha Reagan yesterday. Apparently, rumours of your close relationship with the Lycan King had gotten to them, so they decided to call a meeting and discuss the issue with Alpha Reagan.” That gets my attention. My brows shoot up in surprise as I look at her. My surprise amuses her. “Yes. They did.

You’ve been quite popular around here. They are now holding meetings to discuss things about you. Congratulations.” I roll my eyes yet again. She chuckles. “Right. You must be eager to hear what was discussed. Well, they berated him for getting involved with a lowlife like yourself.”

“You’re lying.”

“You think?”

“I know.”

“Alright then, go back in there and see how his mood turns sour when he sets his eyes on you, then you’ll know if I’m telling lies or not.” I stare at her deadpan. She flashes me her perfect fake smile again. “Ashanti…” I back away when she tries to touch my cheek with her finger.

“Don’t you dare lay your filthy hands on me.” I warn through my teeth. She heeds to my warning and keeps her hands to herself.

“Even if Alpha Reagan chooses you to be his second chance mate, the elders and the citizens will never approve of you. Lycans will never let any ordinary werewolf like yourself rule over them as their queen. They’ll have to burn this pack to the ground before that happens.

“You don’t know that.” I say, trying to sound as confident as I can even though I’m dead C +15 BONUS within.

She’s right.

Lycans would rather die than let a normal werewolf rule over them.

“You’re headed for a dead end. All this lovey–dovey you have with Alpha Reagan right now has an expiry date. A date which is approaching. There’s no place for you in that castle. You don’t have a future with him. Stop fighting with me over him right now and I’ll show you mercy when I become Luna.” The smile on her face is replaced by a dangerous look. “Keep fighting and I’ll order your head to be served to me on a tray the moment that crown is placed on my head.” Her smile returns.

That’s one thing that has always intrigued me about Alina. The fact that she can switch her emotions and the looks on her face like one switches a light bulb on and off.

“You’re a smart girl, Ashanti.” She continues. “I’m sure you’ll make the right choice.” She gives me a gentle pat on my shoulders before finally leaving me alone.

I didn’t sign up for any of this.