Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 39

SIDONNIE’S POV

Exhaustion clung to every inch of my being as I stumbled through the doorway, the first rays of dawn kissing the horizon. The night had been an unrelenting venture into the unknown, a mission that demanded more than just physical strength. Athena, my godmother, greeted me with a knowing look as she worked diligently outside, grinding herbs in a weathered mortar.

The air carried a subtle aroma of medicinal plants, a familiar scent that spoke of Athena’s expertise in the arcane arts of healing. I paused for a moment, my eyes tracing the lines etched on her face–years of wisdom and magic woven into her expression.

every

“My dear, how was the trip down there? Why are you back so late?” She questioned, awaiting an answer as she continued her rhythmic motion. The morter clinked softly, producing a lullaby of ancient remedies that seemed to fill the air with a comforting reassurance that I arrived home safely as the familiar aroma of herb wafted through the

air.

I sank into a nearby chair, weariness settling in my bones. Athena approached, her eyes scrutinizing my fatigued state. Without uttering a word, she handed me a steaming cup of herbal infusion–a concoction crafted to soothe the wearied soul.

As I sipped the warm herb, Athena’s presence became a balm for the turmoil within my chest.

“So, why did you return late?” Athena asked as I heaved a sigh of relief.

“It’s a long story, Athena.” I stood up to take off the basket I sing across my shoulder, but a sharp pain hit me that I winced on reflex.

“You’re hurt.” She stopped what she was doing and rushed over to my side to inspect my wound.

“This is what you sent me.” I handed the small basket to her which she collected from me, all smiles.

“Oh my! Such beautiful Dasiers,” she commented. “How did you get hurt?” She asked.

“We had an encounter along the trip.”

“We?” she questioned.

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“Yes, I and Alpha Carlyle.”

“Oh no! Such a scary combination.” Her expression shifted, concern etching lines on her forehead. The revelation of the encounter triggered a chain of worry, and I braced myself for the impending questions that would unravel the intricacies of the mission.

sure it’s going to be something so…” She trailed off, smiling and giving

said, waving my hand in

my nerves a mess. I

me. I’m eager to

by staring at me?” I chipped in out of the

are you saying,

you

it’s the wisdom of an adult.”

I mumbled, staring

what happened. Let me go wash up

and come inform me about some nice shit that transpired

was not easy

to each other.

We

I had no idea I

pierced through my ears, making me jolt from my reverie

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out of it. I chastised

up my business in the bathroom, I made sure to dress up quickly as I was very

asked. She was already attending to Mason by the time

sitting at the table to dig into the food she prepared for me. I ate a little and while I ate, I briefed her about what

up on my

get back. I’m late already.“I said from outside

everyone of my colleagues stared at me with weird faces. It was like something

together but the reply I got from them was sickening. With the way they looked, stood and acted, I knew something was wrong but

only hummed the reply, shook her head. that nothing was wrong while focusing on her work. Definitely, something was wrong because

tried to unravel the mystery of their strange behavior, my boss’s booming voice. echoed through the

pounded, anxiety knotting in my stomach as I hurriedly approached his office,

the edge of his seat, anger etched across his

Do you have any idea how crucial punctuality is in this

sorry, Mr. Kaiser, There was unexpected incident

the entire team. I can’t tolerate this behavior any longer.”

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