Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 28

SIDONNIE’S POV

Clutching the herb basket I use whenever I want to go pick herbs, I stride purposefully toward the looming Mountain of Canth, relying on Athena’s map which she gave as a guide to navigate every step. The journey unfolded as I boarded a bus, reaching a specific point which marks the transition from wheels to legs the threshold of the wooded expanse that leads to the heart of the mountain just as the map describes.

At first, my legs felt numb and heavy as a result of a long time of sitting in the bus but after a while, it began to balance and my steps began to

get steady. With another look at

the map, I headed north of the direction I was.

Alone on the pa

path to the Mountain of Canth, I prayed and hoped that everything went well all through. It didn’t take quite long into the journey when an eerie sensation crept over me – an unshakable feeling of someone’s presence behind me, elusive and unsettling. I looked behind me to see if it was what I thought but I didn’t see anyone. I tried a couple of times but I couldn’t see anyone, yet, the feeling of someone tailing behind me didn’t leave.

Fear gripped me initially, prompting attempts to validate this haunting sensation. I veered off course, following detours outlined on the map that led forward in my journey; yet the mysterious presence persisted, cleverly concealed by those trailing me. Anxiety set in as I was left with the disquieting notion that unseen eyes were watching my every move, hidden in the shadows of the journey.

Before my thoughts went too deep, I remembered Athena’s words of comfort before she sent me out here which was that the goddess shall watch over my every move. I knew she always looked out for me and might have sent them to accompany me in case anything happened.

trekking, I finally got to where I was headed, I got to the flower and herb garden just a few feet away

description, checking every leaf and flower that looked just

leaves I picked seemed to look alike as I picked them but none of it

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a sign that I picked

opted to pause, taking a moment to rest while my eyes scanned the surroundings for the White Dasier. Fueled by determination, I tapped

worked quite well. I was able to find it in batches at a distance from where

up. I removed the white handkerchief I carefully hid in

However, before I could accomplish my mission, something distracted me. A sudden rustle of leaves. attracted my attention not far from where I stood. I froze immediately and I saw a group of arm men, armed and ominous, emerging from the shadows.

to figure out who they were, but I couldn’t. All I could tell was that they were

I

have.” One of them spoke in a masked and unclear voice. I tensed, realizing the gravity of the situation. The masked men encircled me, and

number. They had weapons with them, ranging from wooden guns, thorny leather ropes,

yelled at them with obvious fear reeking out of

you who wants you dead before you die. Since you really want to know, we were sent here to kill you by Alpha Raina. She wants you dead and her wish is our command.” One of them. explained

to escape, I swiftly dodged the weapons severally but the masked. men moved with relentless determination, shadowing my every

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