Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

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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.

on getting the task done and head back. I continued my journey and after about an hour of trekking, I finally got to where I was headed, I got to the flower and herb garden just a few feet away from the Mountain of Canth. From where I stood, I could see the mountain but since that wasn’t where I was headed, I ignored it, though a bit curious

following Athena’s description, checking every leaf and flower that looked just like her description.

yielded no tangible presence. Every flower and leaves I picked seemed to look alike as I picked them but none of it had the alluring fragrance

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that was a sign that I picked the wrong one.

scanned the surroundings for the White Dasier. Fueled by

find it in batches at a distance from where I sat

found you.” I grinned with happiness from ear to ear as I stood up hurriedly to go pick a couple of them up. I removed the white handkerchief I carefully hid in my clothes, wrapping it around my nose before I bent to pull it out

could accomplish my mission, something distracted me. A sudden rustle of leaves.

but I couldn’t. All I could tell was that they were the beings who have been trailing me

I

the situation. The masked men encircled me, and right then, I knew I had gotten myself

They were about six in number. They had weapons with them, ranging from wooden guns, thorny leather ropes, thorny bats and even

guys?!Why did you follow me?! What have I done to you?!” I yelled at them with obvious fear reeking out of me. I was all alone

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 and immediately,

severally but the masked. men moved with relentless determination, shadowing my every move like

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