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.

for mine. “Mama, you’re

smile through the tears.

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

deep breath,

you go play for a little bit, sweetheart?” I suggested, offering him a reassuring smile.

not understanding why I

Mama. I’ll be right outside if you need me.” With that, he scampered away, leaving me alone. with my thoughts and

gave me a bunch of flowers which held a note which said, “Let’s

the vibrant colors and delicate fragrance which seemed to carry an unspoken invitation, urging me to consider the conversation Carlyle sought.

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 with and the notion

whether to confront Carlyle

bowing with respect which I e

my presence.

She handed me an envelope which I collected.

inspecting the envelope for clues of the

guard brought it.”

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wondered what unexpected twist awaited me in that folded piece of paper.

the scripted words hinted at Carlyle’s desire to

from Carlyle since no one had the authority to touch his seal without going through him first. The weight of

world.

serene atmosphere held the essence of a lovers‘ sanctuary, a spot laden with history

but had no choice later on after thinking about it and decided to go. The weight of mixed emotions pushed me to consider facing him,

the hushed embrace of the night, I walked through the dimly lit path leading to the Enchanted. Courtyard, clutching Carlyle’s hand–drawn map, which seemed to shimmer under the soft moonlight. The air carried an uncanny stillness

one was in sight or around. Choosing a stone bench beneath a blossoming magnolia tree,

was still no sign of life except for my presence. The distant rustle of leaves heightened

cast its silvery glow over the garden. Suddenly,

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

as if

evident. “Is it because of Alpha Carlyle?”

off guard, and I hesitated before

baby, Mama is just a little hurt. But we’ll be okay, won’t

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to shield him from the

reaching for mine. “Mama, you’re strong.

than

tears. “Thank you, my brave boy. Mama loves you too, more

door, Mama. He wants to talk to

a deep breath,

time alone right now. Can you go play

why

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

a bunch of flowers which held a note which