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.

a measured casualness, but my 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

not just as a waitress, but as someone from a chapter of my past. My heart skipped a beat as her name reverberated

alone stirred something deep within mc.

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

joyous whine of 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

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

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

–

brought with it a mixture of emotions. The restaurant’s lively ambiance seemed to dim as the

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

walking away

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

concern..

am I unaware of? Is something going on here?” She queried..

and Rex’s sister to ourselves, her

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 she grappled with the sudden

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

agreed to get married to me and to 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 said, but I wasn’t paying attention to her. My