A Second Chance With My Tribrid Alpha King

AUDREY’S POV

Totally embarrassed. That was how I felt. I could feel the tears stinging my eyes, as I tried my best not to let it fall. I silently watched him run after a lady that had left the hall in tears.

Was she the one? Was she the lady that made him always cause me pain? I wondered what his reaction meant. Did I stand a chance with him again? Was I going to be able to make him love me again?

Hell! I was literally running faster than myself, but you wouldn’t blame me. I was confused as hell.

It was then it started to dawn on me that Logan was my mate.

‘Our mate!!’ My wolf howled in joy. ‘We are back to our mate!!’ She continued jumping jn my head, making me feel dizzy for a second.

Oh, goddess!! Logan was my mate! Logan was my second chance mate!! I thought I was going to collapse from the ecstatic way in which I felt.

“Audrey.” I heard Denver whisper behind me, as he placed his hand on my shoulder. “Are you okay?” He sounded so worried. It was understandable. He and thousands of wolves, just watched me being humiliated by… my mate? It was truly happening! The goddess showed me mercy.

I turned to him, so much tears in my eyes, which contradicted the smile on my face.

‘Oh, Denver.’ I whispered through our mindlink. ‘I haven’t felt better in years’. I answered truthfully. He shot me a confused look, and I simply fell into his embrace. I was still embracing him when someone else called my name from behind.

“Audrey?”

Immediately, I pulled away from Denver and turned to see who it was. Layla.

“… Layla.” I muttered, my heart beat accelerating. A lot of thoughts reeled through my head all at once.

Had she forgiven me for hurting her brother? Did she really believe that I cheated on him? Did she still paint in her gallery? What did her baby look like now? I heard she recently had another baby. What was she like?

“I’m…..” She began, but cut her words short almost immediately. I couldn’t really describe the searching look in her eyes, but I could tell that she was very confused. “Audrey…. I…”

“It’s been a long while Layla. How do you do?” I finally decided to speak up. Instantly tears filled her eyes, and she opened her lips, but no words came forth.

“You’re his mate.” She muttered in disbelief, before turning and walking away.

I didn’t know why, but I felt more heartbroken by Layla’s actions. I definitely expected Logan to have humiliated me in such a manner, even when I didn’t have an idea we were second chance mates yet. It wasn’t like I expected Layla to be so excited about seeing me, but I just didn’t think she’d walk away like that. Now, I truly felt like crying.

“Come.” Denver took my hand in his, and I willingly let him take me to wherever he had in mind. I suddenly felt like running out of the hall, where the judgmental gazes of other wolves wouldn’t be on me.

Instantly, the initial euphoria of realizing that Logan was my second chance mate disappeared, because it just became clear to me that my life was going to be tougher from now on.

Denver and I walked past our pack soldiers, and a few number of them followed us behind. When we got out of the hall, it was then I let my tears fall. I had been so strong for years, until the king’s father showed up at our pack. Ever since then, it had been nightmares and unending tears.

“Congratulations Chief.” I heard no one else but Katherine’s chirpy voice. Seriously?! How much more clueless could this girl be?

“Please leave here, Katherine. You give me a headache.” Denver released an exasperated sigh, making me burst out laughing in the middle of my tears.

“He didn’t mean that Katherine.” I said in between my laughter. The sad look on her face made me cease my laughter. “Oh sweetie, he truly didn’t mean that.” I insisted, not realizing when I pulled her into my embrace.

What did I just do?

“Chief?” Dalia whispered in shock. “I thought it had been a mistake when you hugged Rosa before we left our pack, but you’re doing it again.”

“I know.” I sighed, still holding Katherine to myself. “And it feels right. And good.” I amswered truthfully. Before I could tell what next was happening, the rest of them gathered around I and Katherine in some sort of group hug.

“We love you, Chief.” That was Dalia’s voice and after she said that, I heard a couple other ‘we really do love you’s.

“I’m supposed to be going through a rough emotional phase right now.” I sniffled.

“No, you shouldn’t.” Denver said. “You don’t deserve that.” Wait, did Denver join this group hug?! “Now all of you, get off my Gamma and find your way back inside!” He authoritatively spoke, making them release me from their warm cocoon instantly. That was enough to answer my question. He definitely wasn’t a part of that hug. I let go of Kathrine and just as she walked away with her colleagues, who made their way back inside the hall, Denver called her.

“Kathrine.”

“Yes, Alpha.” She looked up at him.

“I’m sorry. You do not give me a headache.”

“Thank you.” She teared up, and wiped her tears quickly. Goddess! She was a drama queen. I had completely forgotten my worries in such a short amount of time.

I thought Katherine was going to leave, but was shocked when she threw another question at me. “So that means you’re our new queen, yes?”

“Katherine leave now.” Denver muttered, pressing the bridge of his nose between his thumb and index finger. I couldn’t believe her too!

“Sorry!” She blurted, before running off.

“Goddess!” Denver groaned in between laughs. “Remind me how she became part of my pack’s army.”

“Denver, please.” I chuckled.

“For real! I’m worried she might actually forget herself and begin to strike up conversations with the rogues, in the middle of battle.”

“Oh, no!!” Now, that completely threw me off. I laughed my heart away. When I finally regulated my breathing, I shook my head in negation. “Trust me Denver, Katherine is one of the finest soldiers our pack has.”

“I gathered as much. I just cannot fathom how!”

“I totally get you.” I sighed, a small smile on my face.

“So, how do you feel now?” He asked, and I shrugged.

“Not bad.” I honestly replied. The love I just got shown by my soldiers a minute ago, was more than enough to revive my spirit. “Actually, I feel fine.” I nodded affirmatively. “I was initially planning to just find a room and lock myself up for the rest of the day, but now…. I think I’ll face my fears as Rosa asked me to. What’s worse than what already happened?”

“We can never tell, Audrey. But I love your countenance.” He nodded. “Rosa would be proud of you. She definitely wouldn’t want you breaking down at any given chance.”

“I miss her already.” I felt myself get teary again, but quickly blinked back the tears. I really missed her. And I couldn’t believe I wasted 3 years of our lives together, too scared to embrace her until the very day I left for the palace. I couldn’t wait for this war to be over. I also prayed I made it back alive. I would make sure to smoother her with so much hugs and kisses.

Rosa had been such a great companion, and now that I was away from her, it hurt so bad.

“Have you come to the realization yet?” He asked, and I went silent. I understood what he meant.

“Yes, Denver.” I nodded. “Logan is my mate again. He clearly still hates me. Hell! he even has a woman in his life now. But the moon goddess was gracious to give me another chance with him. There is definitely a reason why she did. I want to believe our destinies are somewhat intertwined, Denver.” I muttered, thinking back to that time 5 years ago, when I had fallen unconscious in queen Brienne’s shrine. Those words which were spoken to me that day, had never left my mind.

Right now, I could only realize those word had come to pass.

“Audrey Chadwick, daughter of Dean and Marion. Descendant of the great Aaron Chadwick, be humble and fulfil your destiny. Do not abandon that little cub, for within, is his strength and power like that of a lion.” I muttered.

“What are you talking about?” Denver asked, completely at loss.

“Those were the words I heard in queen Brienne’s shrine five years ago.”

“You never mentioned any of that to me.”

“It never really came to mind while we were together, until now.” I sighed. “I would speak with you extensively about this. But for now, let’s return inside and be done with this phase of it all.”

“Okay.” He nodded, and took my hand in his as we made our way inside. That gesture of his, had indeed restored my confidence as usual. The watchful and searching gazes of other wolves didn’t bother me, because Denver loved me regardless.

All that had actually been running through my mind, were the words at the shrine. I didn’t know why it kept nudging at my mind. I had been asked to fulfill my destiny and not abandon the little cub, who would eventually be as great and strong as a Lion. That little cub was definitely Logan. He had indeed become so great and strong, so what was my part in his life now? Why was the moon goddess bringing me back to him? I wasn’t so sure about anything else, but I was sure the moon goddess wanted me to fix things. And I was going to try my best. Moreover, I was the one who broke his trust and messed things up.

Several whispers and murmurs filled the hall, and no one had to tell me I was the topic of discussion. Regardless, I remained calmly seated amongst Denver and my supportive soldiers. I noticed our Beta; Marcus, wasn’t really looking bright, but decided not to question him yet. This didn’t look like the right place for a discussion, especially within the watchful eyes of others. Though I made a mental note to speak with him later.

After a while of waiting, Logan’s presence was announced, and the introductions continued like nothing significant had just occured a while back.

I wasn’t gonna let anything spoil my mood now, not after the efforts of Dalia and the other soldiers.

Soon, it was our turn to make an introduction, and Denver stepped forward, holding hands with me. I felt like my heart was going to combust with so much love in that moment. Our Beta; Marcus, mindlinked me immediately.

‘I hope you feel fine’? He smiled at me, and I nodded with a small smile of my own. Great! He was okay after all.

“Your majesty,” Denver started. “I am Denver Chadwick; Alpha of the blood moon pack. This is my Beta; Marcus Riley, and my Gamma; Audrey Chadwick.”

At the mention of my name, Logan shot me an icy stare, but I tried not to let it get to me.

‘Let’s remain positive!’ My wolf reminded me, and I fought the urge to not roll my eyes. She was just excited about the fact that we just got mated to Logan again.

“Welcome to my palace, Alpha Denver. I am thankful to have you here.” Logan flashed a small smile at him, before pointing at a guard with a bowl in his hands.

“Jamal would give you the keys to the quarters reserved for your pack soldiers.”

“Thank you, your majesty.” Denver bowed, and Marcus and I followed suite. We stepped aside, giving space for the Alpha behind us to come forward. Denver made his way to Jamal, who picked a large bunch of keys from the bowl in his hands, and gave it to Denver. At first I was confused, until Jamal explained.

“Every room in the quarters has its key in the bunch. Each room has a marching number with its key.”

“Thank you.” We replied in unison, before walking away.

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It was late evening already, and I laid on bed in my room. It turned out that the quarters were only assigned to soldiers. Every Alpha, Beta, and Gamma had a room prepared for them within the main palace. At first, I had not really liked the idea of being away from my soldiers, but I couldn’t go against the rules. Thankfully, Denver’s room was just next to mine, while Marcus’s was a couple of rooms away.

I could hear the sounds coming from the great hall, and wondered when it would be calm enough for me to get some sleep.

Denver had stepped in an hour ago to inform me that the faes and witches had just arrived. He asked if I wanted to come socialize with them, like the other soldiers were already doing, but I declined, not really in the mood to step out of this quiet place. The only thing on my mind, was when Logan would send for me. He definitely had to send for me, right? He just realized I was his second chance mate, so we had to have a proper discussion at the very least. I released another sigh, extremely thankful to the moon goddess. She had indeed heard my prayers over the years. I never wanted Logan to be with another. She gave him back to me, and I was thankful. I still couldn’t believe it.

I heard a knock on my door, making me jolt out of my bed instantly. Was he the one? Was Logan here to talk with me? Had he asked them to send for me? I quickly rushed to the door and pulled it open, surprised to see Layla standing there. Oh.

“Hey.” She whispered, unable to keep her gaze on me for long.

“Hey.” I muttered in response, feeling the atmosphere get more tensed.

“I’m….” She released a sigh, before stepping into my room. “I’m sorry about today. I realize I may have embarrassed you when I walked away.”

“It’s fine.” I brushed it off. “I probably deserved that.”

“Look….. do not expect me to be automatically cool with you. You hurt my brother and in extension, hurt me terribly.”

“I’m sorry.” I whispered, trying to look into her eyes, but she kept looking away. “I truly am, Lay…”

“And don’t expect me to ask you questions about all of that. I honestly don’t want to hear any of it.” Her words broke my heart, and I simply looked down in sadness. “But trulu, it feels good to see you again.”

I looked up at her immediately, and she looked as genuine as possible.

“Audrey, things may not be the way they used to be, but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t try to…. give you another chance. Everyone deserves that. Atleast, the moon goddess thinks so too.”

Fuck this stupid tears that feel from my eyes!! Her eyes widened in shock, and she was about speaking, when a little boy ran in through the open door of my room. I was suprised, but more mesmerized by his cuteness. He looked between Layla and I, and surprisingly kept his gaze on me.

It was weird that such a little boy made me feel…. tensed, in a good way. I was even more surprised when he took slow steps towards me and hugged my knees. Oh, goddess. More tears fell from my eyes. Who was he?

“You’re so beautiful, ma’am.” He looked up at me, still holding onto my knees. The bright smile on his face, made me smile too. “Why are you crying?” He asked again, making me shake my head at him. “Lies.” He pouted in cute annoyance. “Mama said it’s wrong to lie.”

“Mama?” I asked in slight confusion.

“Audrey, that’s my son.” Layla finally spoke up, making my eyes go wide in happy surprise. It was just like yesterday when she had told me she was pregnant. Now, he wa so big in a little way.

“Heyyyy…” I looked down at him. “My name is Audrey…” I chuckled. “What’s yours?”

“I am Logan.” His eyes shone brighter, and I could swear that my heart did a flip.