Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 42

SIDONNIE’S POV

“Mama, park!” Mason’s eyes sparkled with excitement as he tugged at his tiny sneakers, struggling to put them on.

I smiled down at him, kneeling to help. “Yes, sweetheart, we’re going to the park! Are you ready?”

“Can I ride the slide? Can I ride the swings, mommy?” He exclaimed with his enthusiasm being contagious. He was fidgeting as I pulled his sneakers on.

Following Athena’s words, I decided to take Mason out for fun as I’ve been spending too much time working. It was a mother–son date this time.

“Of course you can, baby. We’ll go on the slide and swing, just like last time,” I replied, finally securing the Velcro on his sneakers.

“What color of slide do you want to go on today?”

He pondered for a moment, his brow furrowed in concentration.

“I wanna go on the red slide, mama.

“Red slide it is,” I agreed, standing up and reaching for his favorite little blue jacket. “Now, let’s get your jacket on. It’s a bit chilly outside. What do we do, baby?”

Mason extended his arms, wiggling with impatience. “Arms up,

Mama!”

I chuckled, sliding the jacket over his tiny arms. “Good job, Jakey! Now, where’s your favorite toy? Do you want to bring Mr. Teddy to the park?”

“Mr. Teddy!” Mason dashed off, returning with a slightly worn teddy bear almost as big as him.

“Great choice!” I grinned, helping him clutch Teddy securely. “Now, let’s grab your water bottle. We need to stay hydrated, especially if we’re going to play a lot. Make sure to drink some every now and then.”

He nodded, his face serious as he held out his hands for the water bottle. “Ok, mommy. I’ll drink. Now, can we go?” He whined, making me chuckle.

“You’re one smart boy, my love,” I praised, handing him the bottle. “Okay, Mason, we’re all set. We can go now. Are you excited to go to the park?”

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nodded

make it the best park day ever, my little

ready for a day of laughter and play

canvas of blue, inviting us to savor the simple beauty of the day. Birds. sang joyous melodies, creating a soundtrack for our fun

by ancient trees, their leaves different shades of green and brown swaying in the gentle breeze. Jake’s eyes sparkled in awe

run into a pile of leaves and frolick but I held on

we walked, the distant murmur of a lively marketplace beckoned us. We followed the alluring scent of freshly baked bread and the vibrant hues of market stalls. A bustling scene unfolded before us, filled with people absorbed in the beauty of

jumped up, his infectious joy

cupcake,” he pointed to a cute little bakery

just had breakfast. Maybe

Mason had the biggest sweet tooth and I always tried my best

people seated under cute little striped umbrellas, savoring the rich aroma of coffee and

eyes absorbing the vibrant scene around him. The sounds of his

at one

agreed, a fond smile playing on

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be friends with Mr. Teddy.”

the park entrance, the scent of freshly cut grass mingled with the tantalizing aroma of street food

wrinkled his

is the smell of yummy food! Maybe after playing, we can grab a little snack.” I suggested, my eyes scanning the colorful food stalls.

a place of greenery and joy. Children’s laughter rang out as they approached the playground, and Mason’s eyes widened at the sight of the towering red slide he had chosen earlier.

go!” Mason squirmed in excitement, eager to dive into

down as he dashed towards the playground. “Go on, have fun! I’ll be

a mixture of amusement and pride as he fearlessly navigated the play structures, occasionally glancing back to make sure I was still

track of time in the simple joy of the park. Me with a book I brought and Jake on the park. The bustling city seemed distant, and in that moment, it was just a mother and her son, savoring the magic of a perfect day at

time to grab that snack I promised Jake.

baby,” I called out to him as he played with the jungle gym. “Let’s go get a

snack.”

he was doing and

get