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.

me with that?” My voice carried a measured

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 she was immediately and why she caught my attention in

just as a 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

Sidonnic!” Her name alone stirred something deep within

tirelessly sought. The cacophony of the surroundings. faded

Laryl, my wolf, overshadowed the

Chapter 18

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

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

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

–

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

muttered, our gaze still locked. Rex’s sister stared at the

walking away quickly, almost.

gaze, Rex’s sister looked at me with a mix

concern..

Is something going

head respectfully, leaving I and Rex’s sister to ourselves,

found was the distant gaze fixed on another. Uncertainty. painted her face as she grappled with the sudden disconnect,

right to ask me such

have to make sure some steps. take place first of which talking is