Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 18

CARLYLE’S POV

“You don’t have to worry. It’s my treat.”

Was this some kind of ridicule? Who does she think she is? In fact, who is Rex himself? Compared to my status and authority, they were nothing. All along, there, amidst the hustle of serving tables, was someone I couldn’t quite place but whose familiarity tugged at the edges of my memory.

I was about to speak, but about three waiters came around with trays of expensive. dishes, gently placing it on the table which served as the boundary between me and Rex’s sister.

The first waiter dropped the food and left, the second did the same and followed suit. The third one did the same and turned to leave too. Raising my head at that moment, a flicker of recognition sparked within me, but it didn’t click well.

On instinct to get a subtle confirmation, I decided to test my intuition. Intentionally, let my handkerchief slip from my grasp, fluttering to the floor, then I pushed it out in the

with

my leg, all to the unawareness of sister.

Rex’s

open

“Excuse me,” I called out to her almost immediately, raising my hand slightly.

“How may I help you, sir?” She turned to attend to my needs.

you help me with that?” My voice carried a

me, our eyes met in a silent exchange. The veil of anonymity that shrouded her role in my memory began to lift, and a sense of familiarity grew.

just as a waitress, but as someone from a chapter of my past. My heart skipped a beat as her name reverberated around

name alone stirred something

me – Sidonnie, my mate whom I had tirelessly sought. The cacophony of the surroundings. faded into a distant hum

Laryl, my

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countless moments of longing, destiny had orchestrated our reunion in the most unexpected of places. Never did I expect to

the world seemed to pause, and our eyes locked with an understanding that transcended spoken words.

air. I noticed her countenance. change by a subtle stiffening of her posture that betrayed a mix of emotions. Recognition dawned in her gaze, accompanied by

–

that brought with it a mixture of emotions. The restaurant’s lively ambiance seemed to dim as the gravity of our connection settled between us, mingling

you,” I muttered, our gaze still locked. Rex’s sister stared at the two of

welcome,” Sidonnie replied, walking

in my gaze, Rex’s sister looked at me

concern..

Is something

bowed her head respectfully, leaving I and Rex’s sister to ourselves, her face. looking all white

any sign of reassurance, but all she found was the distant gaze fixed on another. Uncertainty. painted her face as she grappled

last time I checked, you don’t have a right to ask me such a question,” I said to her, obviously

to get married to me and to get married, we have to make sure some steps. take place first of which