Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 31

CARLYLE’S POV

As ordered, Sidonnie stood in front of me, bowing her head respectfully. Then, I directed her to take her seat once again, and she did.

“Who were those men?” I asked out of curiosity and concern.

“I don’t know,” she lied, and I could sense it immediately.

“You don’t lie to me, Donnie.” I warned with an authoritative demeanor.

“They were sent to kill me by Alpha Raina.” She answered to my utmost surprise.

“Do you mean Raina? Rex’s sister?” I was beginning to get angry. Just because I refused the marriage doesn’t mean they should act anyhow toward me–my person, my woman, my mate. How dare she?

“Yes, the assassins confessed to it before you had them killed.” She paused, taking a moment to look at me as if scared that I might punish her.

“Thinking of it, you caused all this for me.” She said with a bit of fear, keeping mute immediately I turned my gaze toward her.

“Feel free. You can talk. I won’t bite.” My tone softened, realizing the fear in her eyes. I wanted her to understand that, despite the circumstances, she could trust me. I’m the one on edge here and I was a bit scared that she’ll continue to run from me.

She took a deep breath before continuing, “I knew Raina wouldn’t take your disagreement lightly, you should have known better how desperate she was for her to tell Alpha Rex. Those men were her way of getting back at you, at us.” She expressed herself without restraint.

I chuckled at her pronunciation of the word, ‘us‘ and Laryl was very happy. I knew the word meant nothing special to her, but it meant a lot to I and Laryl.

“What made you think she’ll attack you?”

“It’s so easy, Alpha Carlyle. The moment she could connect us together because of your actions, I became her target right away.

situation had escalated beyond personal choices, and now it involved the safety of those close to me. Sidonnie’s fear was palpable, and I knew I needed to do something. But that would be

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returning rom Aridah. That would be after I

loudly, and her chuckle manifested into a heart laughter. Either way, it was

say something to funny?”

you were all high and mighty. Hearing you say sorry was nerve racking. She explained.

forget one thing. Sidonnie. No matter what position I hold, I’m still someone with a soul. I can feel people’s pain, anxiety, and probably their nervousness and sadness. I could tell when they weren’t comfortable with something, but some things have

why didn’t you put me in my place for saying those words to you?”

public or the pack where utmost respect is needed. You’ll understand when we

mate.” She fired back,

like you have a choice. The moon goddess had it fated already. I’m sure you can feel the connection between us; you don’t

don’t want to have anything to do with you.” She was so defiant, with blood coursing through her veins faster. I could see it

first place? Because you don’t want to have anything

with me?”

to leave,

sort of distance between us and I really don’t want her to be like

the weight of her defiance and determination not

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emotions, and the room echoed

her words, a mixture of surprise and hurt evident in my voice. It felt like a stab to the heart, knowing that she left because she wanted to distance herself from me. Though, I knew there were other reasons she left asides that and that was

conflict within

met mine, and for a 11 ions that she

certain intensity, a battle

softer but still laced with the ache of the unanswered