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.

quick. I need to know what happened between you two and I’m very sure it’s going to be something so…” She trailed off, smiling

such happened,” I said, waving my hand

a mess. I smelled my body to see if she was right that I really smell like sex.

tell me. I’m eager to

guess by staring at me?” I chipped in out of the blue, making her stiffen. From her reaction,

you saying, Donnie?”

you do.”

you it’s the wisdom of an adult.” She brushed off the

staring

me go wash up first.” I stood up,

that transpired over there.”

Resisting him was not easy

close to each other.

We

so damn good. Thinking of it, I had no idea I

my ears, making me jolt from

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What’s wrong with you? Snap out of it.

sure to dress

to Mason by

me. I ate a little and while I ate,

about to ask when I stood up

I get back. I’m late already.“I said from outside as I dashed across the door.

me with weird faces. It was like something happened.

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

shook her head. that nothing was wrong while focusing on her work. Definitely, something

strange behavior, my boss’s booming voice. echoed through the

office, now!” My heart pounded, anxiety knotting in my stomach as

the edge of his seat, anger etched across his

you’re late again! Do you have any idea how

Kaiser, There was unexpected incident

tardiness is affecting the entire team.

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