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.

with that?” My voice carried a

a silent exchange. The veil of anonymity that shrouded her role in

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

Her name alone stirred something

my mate whom I had tirelessly sought. The cacophony of the surroundings. faded into a distant hum as

Laryl, my wolf, overshadowed the

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endless searches and countless moments of longing, destiny had orchestrated our reunion in

and our eyes locked with

still locked, a peculiar tension hung in the 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 a flicker of something else a realization that seemed to stir a pool of

of a puzzle were falling into place, unveiling a truth that brought with it a mixture of emotions. The restaurant’s lively ambiance seemed to dim as the gravity

Rex’s sister stared at the two of

walking away

sister looked at me with a mix of

concern..

I unaware of? Is something going on here?” She

and Rex’s sister to ourselves, her face. looking

happened now?” Her eyes sought mine, searching for an explanation or any sign of reassurance, but all she found was the distant gaze fixed on another. Uncertainty. painted her face as

ask me such a question,” I said to her,

get married, we have to make sure some steps. take place first of which talking is part of it. Acting up won’t take us anywhere, Mr right.” She

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