Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 52

CARLYLE’S POV

“No!” Donnie’s voice resonated firmly, and a part of me was hurt but it wasn’t my thing to back down. I had it in mind that I would do all it takes to convince her.

Tension filled the air as I posed the question, seeking to unravel the layers of Donnie’s hesitancy.

“Why did you say no? Is there any reason you’re responding strongly against returning to Moon Shade? Against returning to your pack?” I inquired as I resonated with genuine curiosity and a desire for understanding.

Donnie’s response crackled with defensiveness, a barricade erected against the probing nature of my question.

“That should be none of your business. You requested I tell you about Mason’s paternity, and I did just right with that. Why pester me about returning to Moon Shade?” She retorted with her words laced with a hint of frustration.

“You don’t have to raise your voice at me, Sidonnie. I’m asking for your opinion and not forcing you. You know I could have just ordered you as an Alpha to do my bidding. By then, you’ll have no choice,” I asserted, reminding her of the power dynamics at play.

Then, she went silent, heaving a sigh.

I’m sorry, but my response remains the same.” She uttered.

“Donnie, why don’t you put the past behind you and just think about Mason?” Athena interrupted, approaching our destination.

“Athena. Donnie trailed off as she stared at Athena’s approaching figure.

“You shouldn’t reply to your Alpha that way, Donnie.”

to choose what I want. And going to Moon Shade is totally

diverting her gaze back to Sidonnie.

have this discussion

whispers of her fears, vulnerabilities tethered to the scars of

the past feels like an anchor, pulling me hack from the prospect of a new beginning. The scars run deep, and I fear that revisiting Moon Shade

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Donnie. But try facing your fears. If not for anything, just try

How can I

of healing. But remember, ther goddess has a way of uniting hearts and forging bonds

getting me, Athena. You don’t understand me. What if-”

how this whole thing

shifting between Donnie and me, as if caught in the crossfire of emotions. Donnie’s eyes held a mix of fear and defiance, a storm

Mason has me as his father now, there’s definitely no going back. I am taking him with me. He needs to be trained as a royal of my pack who

and I understood what that look meant. I understood

look at Athena that way, Donnie. You really don’t need to. I know I fucked up

I continued, my tone firm yet tinged with a genuine remorse that echoed through the walls of the

and for that, I apologize. But this is not about dwelling on the past; it’s about embracing the future. Mason deserves to know his heritage,