Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 73

DONNIE’S POV

The atmosphere in Moon Shade had changed noticeably, filled with tension and a sense of urgency. The increased number of guards around the Alpha’s quarters added to the feeling of foreboding. Their movements seemed to carry the seriousness of an important event.

As I watched the activity around me, pack members moved with determination, their faces showing the seriousness of the situation. Quiet conversations and whispers filled the air, reflecting the anxiety that hung over the pack.

Although there was curiosity in people’s eyes, there was also an unspoken understanding of the seriousness of the moment, keeping them from lingering too long. Moon Shade which was typically a place of peace now felt heavy with uncertainty, and everyone could feel it.

I made

my way through the crowd, trying to catch snippets of conversations that might shed light on what was happening. It seemed like the whole pack was holding its breath, waiting for something important to be revealed, something that could change everything.

Filled with worry, I searched for Donald in the midst of the chaos, hoping he could shed light on what was happening in Moon Shade. However, I noticed that he seemed hesitant to talk, avoiding eye contact as if burdened by the weight of what he knew.

“Donald, I can see that something is going on. Do you mind sharing?” I asked, my voice tinged with concern, hoping for some clarity amidst the chaos.

He brushed off my inquiry with a dismissive wave of his hand. “Never mind about it. You can go ahead doing what you do best,” he replied curtly, avoiding my gaze.

Frustration gnawed at me as his response only fueled my anxiety. It wasn’t until I confronted him directly that I sensed a shift in his demeanor.

“Donald, what’s happening? Why are you shutting me out? And what do you mean by what I do best? I pressed, my voice trembling with a mix of anxiety and hurt.

His eyes, usually warm and reassuring, now held a flicker of conflict. With a heavy sigh, he seemed. to relent, realizing the depth of my concern. “Okay, since you really want to know,”

“Of course, I want to know. What are you hiding from me?” I insisted, my voice betraying my frustration.

“I’m hiding nothing from you, Donnie. I’m just carrying out my duties,” he replied, but his words. rang hollow, and I could sense he was withholding something.

“No, Donald, you can’t tell me that. Has it come to this state where we keep things from each other? I thought you called us friends,” I retorted, feeling a pang of betrayal.

“What exactly do you want to know?” he asked, his tone defensive.

“Everything. But let’s start with what you meant by ‘doing what I do best,” I insisted, my voice rising with emotion.

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way you do,” he shot

felt like a blow to the chest, and I struggled to mask the hurt in my

the fact,” he replied bluntly, his tone devoid of

fact is that?‘ I demanded, my frustration

I’ve got much other

one of them, right?” I challenged, feeling a surge of

away as the tension between us reached

to feel offended, Donald. Just let me know if we can’t talk about things

me talk,” he responded, his tone softer

then, I replied, willing to listen

the pack’s duties unattended to, and it’s high time he got back to doing them,” Donald explained,

given his status. I don’t think that calls for the

You may not know, but Carlyle suffered a relapse when you weren’t around. Before we came to rescue you, he exhausted his strength to take care of the kidnappers,” Donald revealed, his voice tinged with sympathy.

right!” I muttered bitterly, unable

care for him too. What happened wasn’t his fault really. We had no choice, Donald urged, his patience wearing thin.

Let’s talk about something else,” I deflected, unwilling

have to say what I feel. When I said you care much just about yourself, I

transpired, but it would have been better if you saw things from his perspective too,” he continued, his tone

own point of view, but Donald cut

Fine, things happened the way they did,

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What did you do? You remained strong- headed instead. Do you know what he has been through just after you returned? He had

I admitted, feeling

fault. Him getting poisoned wasn’t planned for, but when we saw the cure, we found out

they saw you with him at that time, it’s only a matter of time before rumors started about you being a bad omen to him and the pack,” he added, his voice filled with concern.