Lahat ng Kabanata ng SECOND CHANCE: CLAIMED BY THE LYCAN KING: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

HOPE’S POVElise was bleeding heavily. The cut on her side was deep, and her arm had claw marks from Duncan’s men. She tried to act strong, but I could see the pain in her eyes.“Sit still,” I told her firmly.“I’m fine,” she said through clenched teeth.“You’re not fine.”We were now inside our cave, the small place we called home. It was hidden between large rocks and covered with vines. No one could see it unless they knew where to look.I opened my small pouch and took out the herbs I had dried weeks ago. I crushed them carefully and mixed them with animal fat to make my ointment.“It will sting,” I warned her.Elise rolled her eyes. “I’ve been stabbed before. Just do it.”I applied the ointment gently to her wounds. She hissed in pain but didn’t complain again.“Rest,” I said quietly.“What are you thinking?” she asked, studying my face.I didn’t answer at first.But she already knew.“You’re going after her alone, aren’t you?” Elise said.“Yes.”“No.”“Yes.”She grabbed my wris

HOPE’S POV.Derek’s voice was sharp and cruel as he sneered at Hunter. “So, you’re a rogue wolf?” he mocked. “Not even a real pack member, and yet you think you can follow her around like you have any right? Even having the effrontery to walk into my territory without permission.”Hunter didn’t flinch. He just stared at Derek calmly.I felt a strange thrill as Derek’s nose twitched with anger. I hadn’t planned on pretending to be Hunter’s girlfriend, but seeing Derek’s jealousy writhe across his face—oh, it was satisfying. Unfortunately, I didn't come back here for this.“You think she belongs to you?” Derek spat. “She’s mine! Always has been, and always will be!”I laughed softly under my breath. “She’s yours?” I muttered, glancing around. “Who are you talking about? Because I know it isn't me, Alpha Derek.” I squared my shoulders and steadied my voice as I spoke. “Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to see my sister.”Derek’s lips tightened. His eyes darkened as he turned around and s

HUNTER'S POV.She led me to the medical bay.The room was quiet. The smell of antiseptic and detergent filled the air.Hope closed the door gently behind us.For a moment, we just stood there.Then she turned to me.“Sit,” she said softly.Again, I obeyed without hesitation.She grabbed a cloth and a bowl of water. Her hands trembled slightly as she wiped the blood from my face.“You shouldn’t have done that,” she murmured. “I didn’t bring you with me to get into fights. This is a funeral, Hunter. Not a gladiator cage match.”A frown settled on my face at her words.Was she seriously blaming me for this?“He touched you,” I said.Her hand paused.“He’s grieving,” she said softly.I shook my head. “That doesn’t give him the right. When a woman says no, it means no, Hope. You repeatedly told him no, and he still went ahead and touched you. And then he tried to kiss you. Forcefully.”She didn’t argue.Instead, she cleaned the cut on my lip carefully. When she pressed the cloth against it

HOPE'S POV. My mother sobbed harder. “Amber is not even in the ground,” my father continued, “and you’re already embarrassing this family.” “I’m not embarrassing anyone,” I said firmly, my brow pulled into a frown. “You brought in a man who fought with the Alpha at your sister’s funeral!” My frown deepened. “Derek was being disrespectful,” I said. “He kept touching me even after I told him not to.” “He just lost his mate and child, Hope. He is grieving!” my father yelled. “That doesn’t excuse it!” I shot back. Silence fell for a second. I swallowed and forced myself to say the next words. “I’m leaving after the funeral.” My mother’s head shot up. “What?” she whispered. “I can’t stay here,” I said gently. “I told you before I’m done with Red Moon. I meant it.” “How can you leave us again?” my mother cried. “We already lost Amber!” “I’m not Amber,” I said softly. “And I can’t return to staying here and pretend everything is completely normal when it’s not.” That was when

HUNTER'S POV.Her head rested beneath my chin. Her breathing was still uneven.“Don’t touch me…” she whispered suddenly, her body tensing.I tightened my hold gently.“It’s me,” I said immediately. “It’s Hunter. You’re safe.”Slowly, her body relaxed again. That hurt. Not anger. Something worse. She didn’t feel safe anymore. Not after Derek. Not after her father. And that realization settled heavily inside me.I stroked her hair slowly, letting my fingers move gently through the damp strands. In just a few days… everything inside me had changed. I didn’t remember my past. I didn’t remember who I used to be. But I knew this—When I first opened my eyes in that dark room, chained like an animal, the first clear thing I saw was her. Her face. Her eyes. And something in me had recognized her instantly. That couldn’t be coincidence. Every time I touched her, that spark returned. That pull returned. It was more than attraction. It was recognition. Like my body already knew what my mind coul