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 me

of such happened,” I said, waving my hand in the

my nerves a mess. I smelled my body to see if she was

tell me. I’m eager to

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

are you saying,

what you do.”

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

staring into space.

what happened. Let me go wash up

about some nice shit that transpired over there.” She said after me, getting back to work.

Alpha Carlyle. Resisting him was

close to each other.

We

no idea I was wet down there as

cry pierced through my ears, making me jolt from my reverie of erotic

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out of it. I chastised

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

to Mason by the time I came out of my room.

replied her, 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 transpired

up on my feet, picked up my bag,

from outside as

at me with weird faces.

the way they looked, stood

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

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

My heart pounded, anxiety knotting in my stomach as I hurriedly approached his office, unsure of what awaited me

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

any idea how crucial punctuality is in this

really sorry, Mr. Kaiser, There was unexpected incident

won’t cut it! Your constant tardiness is affecting the

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