Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 49

CARLYLE’S POV

“Who is Mason?” I asked to her utmost surprise.

Her initial calm demeanour shifted into a sudden state of stunned surprise. The subtle play of emotions on her face was unmistakable, and I couldn’t help but notice the transformation.

Her eyes widened ever so slightly with the usual glint of confidence momentarily replaced by a fleeting vulnerability. The subtle furrow of her brow revealed the internal processing of the unexpected query, as if it had caught her off guard. The pulse in her neck quickened, a subtle sign of the emotional ripple beneath the surface.

For a moment, her lips, which often held a poised and composed expression, slightly parted in silent astonishment. The silence that followed my question hung in the air, pregnant with unspoken thoughts racing through her mind. It was a fraction of time, blink–and–you–miss–it instance, but within that fleeting moment, the contours of her surprise were etched on her face. All in one swift moment!

I couldn’t discern the nature of her reaction just yet whether it was due to the nature of the question I asked or if it was something else that made her react that way.

“Why did you ask, Alpha Carlyle?” She asked in return with a composed tone.

“I noticed he’s quite cute and jovial. I saw the way he played with Athena the last time I was here.” I uttered half truthfully. Deep down, I wanted to see if I could figure out why her mood suddenly changed the last time when she saw me, Athena, and Mason.

“That’s just how he is. I guess he took that trait from Athena.” She heaved a sigh.

“How are they related?” I probed further.

“He’s her adopted son.”

“Wow, that’s quite shocking,” I blurted.

“What do you mean?” She directed her gaze at me.

“Oh, it’s nothing. I just felt this connected familiarity with him. I really can’t explain it.” I replied, staring into space. For some reason, I couldn’t trust Donnie’s response at that moment. Not after the expressions she made when I asked her the questions. Earlier, I would have asked directly from Athena, but it would be disrespectful to Donnie in

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so

just a feeling. She

check?” I changed the topic, expecting her to understand what I meant but she

“What?” She asked.

“Athena’s identity.”

couldn’t bring myself to ask her. It felt like I am backstabbing her after the whole lot she has done for

your view about the whole thing? With her attitude and style, do you she is one? You know, we really can’t conclude based on our suspicions alone.”

think

it’s a suspicion. No sound conclusion can be made

don’t have a feeling

out, disrupting the exchange. between Donnie and me.

echoed through the air, and Donnie’s

herself, a swift and graceful movement propelling her towards the

she ran toward him, the energy of

crouched down, her arms open

have a nice time at the academy?” She inquired with so much. tenderness in her voice mirroring

the buoyant cadence of a child’s

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inside. I’ll be with you soon.” She brushed his hair with her

you should come inside now. She has something to say

tell me. I had a hunch that she was lying by what she mentioned of him earlier. Or it could be that

I get to

the boy?”

are sometimes not

could get more closer to

had to look for a chance alone with

She stood up, holding his

with your friend, mama. You should go see Granny Ena and come back soon. We can’t keep Mama’s friend waiting all alone before you return.”

look at me one last time