Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 24

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SIDONNIE’S POV

Athena’s eyes bore into mine, a mix of curiosity and concern etched on her face.

“Carlyler Wow!” Her gaze shifted to Mason before returning to me. The room seemed to tighten with tension as she probed, “What did he say?”

I hesitated, the weight of the recent events pressing down on me.

“He tried talking to me, but I shut him down. Unfortunately, that didn’t stop him from dragging me into another issue. Now, I’m tangled up in Alpha Rex’s web, all thanks to

him.”

Athena’s frustration flared. “How did he get you implicated?”

1 sighed, the gravity of the situation sinking in. “I don’t even know why he showed up, but whatever it was, it painted a target on my back. Alpha Rex and his sister are after me

now,”

Athena’s brows furrowed, a mix of worry and disbelief coloring her expression.

“I still don’t get what you’re saying, my dear.” She implored, her voice tinged with frustration. The room seemed to echo with the weight of unspoken fears and uncertainties as I struggled to convey the intricate web of events that had unfolded, leaving me caught in its unforgiving strands. I narrated the whole turn of events to Athena who listened with a sharp mind.

I concluded my narration with a heavy sigh. “Now, my only fear is him coming after

me.”

reality that sent

going to come after you now that

you are.”

reluctant agreement, realizing the

desired. Athena’s voice carried the weight of experience, emphasizing the inevitability of the looming threat. The room seemed

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on and on since his early years

for a while 1 and Athena had our respective thoughts as Athena’s words lingered

prevention is better than a cure. In everything. I’ve taught you to always be prepared.” Her gaze held a mix of concern and wisdom, a silent plea

that by then, we’ll have no choice but to concur to his wishes. Dating

he took after

Athena’s question settled in, forcing me to confront

time comes. I’m at a loss

every right to be with his father, so…” I trailed off. the unspoken

to give in?” Athena’s question cut through the air, her gaze holding nothing but

implying that. What I meant was that if he wants his child, it’s fine. I’ll grant him the chance, strictly under my conditions. But no matter what, Mason remains mine, I responded with so much determination in my tone, though accompanied by a sigh that betrayed

Willow,” Athena acknowledged, a glimmer of approval in

have any other favorable ideas?” I inquired, searching for alternate perspectives from a woman of wisdom like Athena.

Athena replied with a measured calmness,

about Alpha Carlyle’s visit

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Is anything

out what’s going on

say that? Is there something I

going on since you’ve been ensnared into the