Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 70

RAINA’S POV

The unexpected visit from Donald for a second time in such a short span stirred a tumult of emotions within me. As I opened the door, his presence sent a wave of mixed feelings relief, curiosity, and a tinge of anxiety.

“Donald, what brings you here again?” I inquired, attempting to maintain composure while inwardly grappling with the whirlwind of emotions.

He looked at me with a certain earnestness, a glare that hinted at how serious the situation was. “Raina, Carlyle needs your help. He’s not well.”

My heart skipped a beat. Despite the internal conflict, a surge of concern for his well–being took over my mind.

“What happened to him?” I questioned, my voice betraying a mixture of worry and reluctance.

“He’s sick, Raina. Really sick. We need your expertise. Please, help us save him. He has suffered at relapse. Donald implored with his words resonating with a sincerity that transcended our complicated history.

“Alright, I’ll meet you soon. Give me a minute.”

In the room, the atmosphere was heavy with tension as I walked in, a reluctant participant in the unfolding drama. My gaze met Carlyle’s, and in that moment, a complex tapestry of emotions. unfolded. The past was a specter, and the present was an unwelcome reunion.

“So, the great Alpha Carlyle needs my help, I remarked, a wry smile playing on my lips. The room. held an uncomfortable silence, thick with unspoken history.

Donald, caught between the dynamics, spoke with urgency, “Raina, we need you to save him. He’s deteriorating rapidly, and we don’t have much time.”

My initial reluctance transformed into a cold determination.

“Fine, you mentioned that before.” I agreed, not out of sympathy, but a strategic calculation of my own. As we ventured into Carlyle’s quarters, the sight that awaited me was unexpected.

Aside Carlyle laying on the bed, Mason laid opposite him there, visibly unwell too. Shock momentarily eclipsed my poised demeanor. The scenario defied my calculations, unraveling a layer of complexity I hadn’t anticipated.

“So, the heir is ailing as well. What a family reunion this is turning out to be,” I quipped, masking my internal turmoil with a façade of indifference. The room, now charged with uncertainty, held the promise of unpredictable turns in the intricate game we found ourselves playing.

As I navigated through the intricate threads of my communication tool, a surge of satisfaction rippled through me. The récent events had taken an unforeseen turn, and it appeared that the goddess of fate was, for once, aligning with my desires. Initially suspecting my brother’s machinations, the ethereal exchange of messages dispelled that notion.

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I mused, a sly smile tugging at the corners of my lips. The

favor upon me. My brother, oblivious to the unfolding drama, remained a distant figure in my carefully woven plans. As the pieces fell into place, I found solace in the belief that destiny

for Carlyle, I made sure everyone excused

Donald

the one being sick here?”

The last time I checked, you didn’t order anyone out when he was critically ill. Why then will you do that when all you’re going to expend is just

should come find me when your done overcoming your trust issues. If you don’t trust me with his health, why come for me in the first place?” I fired at him, walking out of the room in a feigned anger.

nanny, and the guards are surrounded here. According to the pack traditions, you don’t expect me to send them out just because you want to take care of the Alpha. Not at thus time when our security is strongly distabilized.” Donald held me back, stopping me from leaving.

“But

again? I definitely won’t take long. to do what I want to do.” I insisted persuasively.

his breath is getting more shallow. We really don’t have much time again.” One of the

rules, yet, Carlyle wasn’t getting

me from the realm of deep thoughts which I found myself.

no matter how small that Carlyle would be safe in

can stay around. I surely can’t escape here without passing through that entrance. You have your way of holding me captive

what you need to. He muttered, signalling everyone to

to myself. One step away from my plans. This time, I was fully prepared to achieve my aims of getting attached to Carlyle in a way he wouldn’t have a choice

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with him from. All I knew was that I wanted to come through with it by all means. Looking

the presence of a third party but soon ignored il as soon

The Lupicure essence has dated back to centuries since the existence of our pack. It is a material which is very potent in curing different type of poisons and it can take any form and shape depending on how and what it’s been

other materials in our pack, it can only be activated by someone from my pack as

essence in the way it should be. I bit my index finger, dropping it on it as required for the purpose I intend using it. As planned. I would treat Carlyle just like Donald wanted me to but I

exploit Carlyle’s unconscious state, hoping to intertwine our fates in a way I

alarming symptoms. The atmosphere then changed from