Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 67

DONNIE’S POV

As I walked away from Carlyle’s, leaving him sitting there alone, the weight of his actions settled heavily on my shoulders. Hurt and confusion swirled within me, and the realization that he had chosen Raina to be with him during his sickness stung like a thousand needles.

“I thought we were finally finding our way back to each other,” I whispered to myself, the ache in my chest growing. The idea of bonding with him as his mate had filled me with hope, but now it seemed like a distant dream shattered by his actions.

The bond we once shared felt fragile, hanging by a thread, and I couldn’t shake the feeling of betrayal. As I turned to leave, I knew that mending the pieces of my broken heart would take time and understanding. Though, a part of me was willing to pay attention to him but I couldn’t bear to. Not yet.

Mason who had been playing all alone walked up to me, gently patting the dorsum of my hand in a bid to attract my attention.

“Mama, what’s wrong? You’re crying!” He reached out to cup my cheeks with his little hands as het climbed into my laps.

Blinking back tears, I crouched down to Mason’s eye level, his innocent gaze searching mine.

“Oh, sweetheart, sometimes grown–ups feel sad, just like you might feel sad sometimes. But it’s okay, really. Mama will be fine,” I reassured him with a tender smile, attempting to mask the pain in

my eyes.

Mason tilteDONNIE’S POV

As I walked away from Carlyle’s, leaving him sitting there alone, the weight of his actions settled heavily on my shoulders. Hurt and confusion swirled within me, and the realization that he had. chosen Raina to be with him during his sickness stung like a thousand needles.

“I thought we were finally finding our way back to each other, I whispered to myself, the ache in my chest growing. The idea of bonding with him as his mate had filled me with hope, but now it seemed like a distant dream shattered by his actions.

The bond we once shared felt fragile, hanging by a thread, and I couldn’t shake the feeling of betrayal. As I turned to leave, I knew that mending the pieces of my broken heart would take time and understanding. Though, a part of me was willing to pay attention to him but I couldn’t bear to. Not yet.

Mason who had been playing all alone walked up to me, gently patting the dorsum of my hand in a bid to attract my attention.

“Mama, what’s wrong? You’re crying!” He reached out to cup my cheeks with his little hands as he climbed into my laps.

Blinking back tears, I crouched down to Mason’s eye level, his innocent gaze searching mine.

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“Oh, sweetheart, sometimes grown–ups feel sad, just like you might feel sad sometimes. But it’s okay, really. Mama will be fine, I reassured him with a tender smile, attempting to mask the pain in

my eyes.

Mason tilted his head, his curiosity evident. “Is it because of Alpha Carlyle?”

His words caught me off guard, and I hesitated before nodding slightly.

“Yes, baby, Mama is just a little hurt. But we’ll be okay, won’t we?” I tried to infuse positivity into my words, hoping to shield him from the complexities of adult emotions.

earnestly, his small hand reaching for mine. “Mama, you’re strong. Stronger than anyone. And I love you.”

smile through the tears.

the door, Mama. He wants to talk to you,” Mason conveyed innocently, his eyes filled

deep breath, grappling with

you, Mason, but Mama needs some time alone right now. Can you go play for a little bit, sweetheart?” I suggested, offering him a reassuring

reluctantly, not understanding why I said

me.” With that, he scampered away, leaving me alone. with my thoughts and the imminent conversation with Carlyle weighing heavily

flowers which held a note which said, “Let’s talk. There’s no need to avoid

and delicate fragrance which seemed to carry an unspoken invitation, urging me

note, I felt a pang of emotion. Taking a deep breath, I decided that it wasn’t time to face the inevitable and have the conversation that lingered in the air between us. The words on the note stirred a storm of conflicting emotions within me. The idea of being toyed

confront Carlyle

Delilah walked in, bowing with respect which I e told her to stop doing

my presence.

a message.” She handed me

asked, inspecting the envelope for clues of the sender.

brought

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caution mingled as I opened the mysterious note. I wondered what

scripted words hinted at Carlyle’s desire to talk and reconcile.

moon light.” It read, accompanied with the Alpha seal of Moon Shade. Definitely, it was from Carlyle since no one had the authority to touch his seal without going through him first. The weight of

world.

in the rumours of ancient love stories. Its serene atmosphere held the essence of a lovers‘ sanctuary, a spot laden with history that heightened the intensity of emotions.

had no choice later on after thinking about it and decided to go. The weight of mixed emotions

Carlyle’s hand–drawn map, which seemed to shimmer under the soft moonlight. The air carried an uncanny stillness as I approached the rumored lovers‘ rendezvous and

a gentle glow over the meticulously manicured garden. Yet, the place remained desolate. No one was in

life except for my presence. The distant rustle of leaves heightened the suspense. An eerie

The moon, a silent witness to my impatience, cast its silvery glow over the garden. Suddenly, a peculiar mist began to weave through the air,

gripped me as the mist encircled, a spectral shroud closing in. I glanced around, searching for a familiar figure, but the garden transformed into an otherworldly realm. Shadows danced around me which I couldn’t figure out because my senses were beginning to weaken and the Enchanted Courtyard blurred into an indistinct

uncertainty, the mist became much more thicker, whisking me away from the known world. The transition was both swift and surreal, as if I had stepped through a veil separating reality from the unknown. It didn’t take me anything to realize that I had been

evident. “Is it because of

me off guard, and I hesitated

a little hurt. But we’ll be okay, won’t we?” I tried to infuse

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to shield him from

hand reaching for mine. “Mama, you’re strong. Stronger anyone. And

than

but smile through the tears. “Thank you, my brave boy. Mama loves

to talk to you,” Mason conveyed innocently, his eyes filled

deep breath, grappling with

some time alone right now. Can you go play for a little bit, sweetheart?” I suggested, offering him a reassuring

nodded reluctantly, not understanding why

scampered away, leaving me alone with my thoughts and the imminent conversation with Carlyle weighing

which held a note which said, “Let’s talk. There’s no need to