Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

hapter 38

CARLYLE’S POV

“How are you feeling?” I asked after the whole session we had and her injury.

“I’m fine, thank you,” she replied, her tone carrying a hint of shyness, and I took it to be a normal thing. No one was taking the blame after all. She could only blame it on the mate bond between us if she wanted to take it up.

As we slowly dressed after taking a break, the air was filled with the aftermath of our passionate encounter. The space we were in was bathed in silence as we both stared at each other without saying a word, carrying the echo of our shared intimacy. I could feel the subtle tension in her movements, a blend of shyness and satisfaction.

With every button I fastened and every strap she adjusted, the atmosphere between us. wove a tapestry of shared moments. Her gaze which was once fiery and intense, now carried a delicate hesitancy as she avoided meeting my eyes. A soft smile played on my lips, as I glanced at her stylishly.

She stood up fully dressed, the fabric of her dress cascading gracefully around her as a shield that veiled the vulnerability she felt.

In that moment, the room held a certain serenity, a quiet acknowledgment of the emotions that lingered in the space between us.

“How about you pick some white Daisies for ambiance?” I suggested out of the blue with the thought that it would also lighten up the atmosphere that has come to build.

Why? What if I knew what she wanted to say and why she was hesitant. She was scared that the White Dasier could take a toll and act the way it did when we were in. Aridah.

“It won’t. You’re safe.” I assured her. That, I was sure of since I already thought through the possibilities surrounding the incident.

“How sure are you?” She was scared despite my assurance.

“I feel it has something to do with the seal in Aridah. Moreover, if you pick some on your way now, it wouldn’t look weird when you’re comforting her.” I added, giving her reason to pull up some.

“You’re right. Though. I have my ways of going about that.”

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be expecting a response from you.” She didn’t reply, but

to the point where our pathways diverged. Just as I turned my back to her after

if… Athena was responsible for everything? What should

to ask, she must have thought it through and realized

you suspect that she was, it

completed just what I had in mind

read your mind and know what

“That’s scary.”

want to talk to her, try to avoid eye contact with her. If anything should happen, reach out to me. You know how to.” That was the last sentence I said

the pack, things were going on fine for everyone. The things I ordered Donald to do were put in place already. The injured were doing just fine, as well as the homeless.

did it turn out?” Donald asked, curious

planing a war.” I announced the news to

that mean?” I queried, a furrow forming on my

a facade. The founder knew the way to go in and

properly? All they ever

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Donald pondered aloud, contemplating the puzzling restraint displayed by the mysterious

say is that something is holding

we do next?” He inquired, the urgency of

a meeting of the elders,” I responded, recognizing the need

a matter of urgency,”

have to make them,” I asserted, determination

questioned, seeking clarification on the