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.

with that?” My voice carried a measured casualness, but my eyes

waitress gracefully approached my direction to retrieve the fallen handkerchief. As she handed it back to 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. I recognized who

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

Her name alone stirred something deep

disbelief and elation. There she was, standing before me – Sidonnie, my mate whom I had tirelessly

joyous whine of Laryl, my wolf, overshadowed

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destiny had orchestrated our reunion in the most unexpected of

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

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

–

the pieces 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 of our connection settled between

gaze still locked. Rex’s sister stared at

walking away quickly,

the shift in my gaze, Rex’s sister looked at me

concern..

I unaware of? Is something going

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

for an explanation or any sign 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

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

some steps. take place first of which talking is part of it. Acting up won’t take us anywhere, Mr right.” She said, but I wasn’t paying attention to her. My mind was all on Donnie,