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.

you two and I’m very sure it’s going to be something so…” She trailed off, smiling

happened,” I said, waving my hand in the

hide it from me, Donnic. You smell like sex already.” She winked at me, making my nerves a mess. I smelled my body to see if she was right that I really smell like sex. A part

tell me. I’m eager to know what

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

you saying,

what you

you it’s the wisdom of an

I mumbled, staring

happened. Let me go wash up first.”

and come inform me about some nice shit that transpired over there.” She said

Resisting him was not easy and I found myself succumbing to temptation of the mating bond

up close to

We

me, the feeling, so damn good. Thinking of it, I had no idea I was

pierced through my ears, making me jolt

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you? Snap out of it.

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

Mason by the time I came

table to dig into the food she prepared for me. I ate a little and while

was about to ask when I stood up on my feet, picked up

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

colleagues stared at 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,

was wrong while focusing on her work. Definitely, something was wrong because Emma of all people was was somebody who loves gist so much. She

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

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

edge of his seat,

you have any idea

There was unexpected

cut it! Your constant tardiness is affecting the entire team. I can’t

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