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.

carried a measured casualness,

a silent exchange. The veil of anonymity that shrouded her role in my memory began to lift, and a sense of familiarity grew. I recognized who she was immediately

of my past. My heart skipped a beat as her name reverberated around my listening senses, a name that echoed through the corridors

name alone stirred something

– Sidonnie, my mate whom I had tirelessly sought. The cacophony of the surroundings. faded into a distant hum as the reality of the moment set in.

of Laryl, my wolf,

Chapter 18

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

world seemed to pause, and our eyes locked with an understanding

eyes 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

–

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 of our connection settled

gaze still locked. Rex’s sister stared at

welcome,” Sidonnie replied, walking

looked at me with a mix

concern..

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

Rex’s sister to ourselves, her face. looking all white with anxiety.

of reassurance, but all she found was the distant gaze fixed on another. Uncertainty. painted her face as she grappled with the sudden disconnect, wondering what had diverted my attention suddenly.

I checked, you don’t have a right to ask me such a question,” I

fact that you agreed to meet in the first place means that you agreed to get married to me and to get married, we have to make sure some