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.

what happened between you two and I’m very sure

such happened,” I said, waving my hand in the air.

it from me, Donnic. You smell like sex already.” She winked at me, making my nerves a mess. I smelled

tell me. I’m eager

chipped in out of the blue, making her stiffen. From her reaction, I guess Alpha Carlyle was right.

you

you do.”

it’s the wisdom of an adult.” She

mumbled, staring into space.

go wash up first.”

shit that transpired over there.”

Carlyle. Resisting him was not easy

to each other.

We

Thinking of it, I had no idea I was wet

sharp cry pierced through my ears, making me jolt

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Snap out of it. I chastised

bathroom, I made sure to dress up quickly as I was very late for

attending to Mason by the time

for me. I ate a little and while I ate, I briefed her about

I stood up on my feet,

late already.“I said from

me with weird

sickening. With the way they looked, stood and acted,

shook her head. that nothing was wrong while focusing on her work. Definitely, something was wrong because Emma of all people was was

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

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

the edge of his seat, anger etched across his face. He didn’t

again! Do you have any idea how crucial punctuality is in

Mr. Kaiser, There was unexpected

Your constant tardiness is affecting the entire team. I

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