Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 89
CARLYLE’S POV
As I sat alone in my chambers, the elder’s words echoed in my mind continuously like a haunting refrain.
“If only his father was alive, he would have paid heed to me.”_
The words cut deep, stirring up a tumult of conflicting emotions within me. My father who was a legendary Alpha and had guided our pack with wisdom and strength, was no longer here to offer
his counsel and guidance. In his absence, the burden of leadership fell squarely on my shoulders, a responsibility I sometimes felt ill-equipped to bear.
But as I pondered the elder’s words, my thoughts were pulled away by the memory of Donald’s anguish. His pain and frustration which were etched into every line of his face. To me, heading to the place of meet in the first place served as a stark reminder of the dangers that lurked just beyond our borders.
And then there was the pack itself, teetering on the brink of uncertainty and unrest. The council of elders, once a source of stability and guidance, now seemed divided and indecisive, their authority called into question by recent events. The very fabric of my pack which was once strong and unyielding, now felt frayed and fragile, threatened by external forces and internal strife.
As Alpha, it was my duty to lead our pack through these troubled times, to find a path forward in the face of adversity. But the weight of that responsibility felt heavier than ever before, a burden that seemed impossible to bear alone.
How the hell am I going to survive all these? Day by day, the issues of the pack should have been resolved as we move ahead, instead it’s just depreciating.
But even in the midst of darkness, a glimmer of hope flickered within me.
Consumed by the weight of our pack’s troubles, I heard a voice calling my name and it jolted me back to reality. Turning around, I was met with the sight of Sidonnie, my beloved. Her presence immediately brought a warmth to my heart as a sense of calm amidst the storm that raged within
me.
“Sidonnie,” I greeted her, my voice soft with affection as she approached.
“What’s wrong? You’re looking gloomy. Did something happen?” She stood right in front of me as she questioned.
“Nothing’s wrong, Donnie,” I assured her, offering her a reassuring smile as I pulled her close, guiding her to sit on my laps.
But even as I held her in my arms, a part of me couldn’t shake the weight of the burdens that weighed heavily upon my shoulders.
“You can’t tell me nothing is wrong with you. Your heartbeat says it all. You’re worried about something and it’s making you breath after than normal. She placed her right hand on my chest.

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“Sidonnie,” I began, my voice tinged with uncertainty as I searched for the right words to convey the depth of my concerns.
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“Speak to me. We mo longer have to hide things from each other
Moreover, as the soon to be Luna of this pack, I should be carried along about pack matters too.” She insisted on whispers while staring just right at my eyeballs.
Da mn! She knows the way to have me lose my guard.
“There’s… there’s something we need to talk about.”
Her brow furrowed in concern, her gaze searching mine for answers. “What is it, Carl? I’m all ears.”
Taking a deep breath, I began to recount the events that had transpired in my absence, the encounter with the Canthrastra representative which Donald talked about and how she turned out to be his mate, and the turmoil that now threatened to tear our pack apart which I really couldn’t figure it out yet.
With each word, I could see the concern growing in her eyes as her hands tightened around mine as if seeking reassurance.
But even as I spoke, a part of me couldn’t help but feel a sense of guilt for burdening her with my troubles. Sidonnie was my rock, my anchor in the storm, and yet here I was, laying my fears and uncertainties at her feet. But it felt like the right thing to do. It lifted a bit of overwhelming from my heart.
“What? You don’t mean it.” She gasped when I told he about Donald’s mate.
“That’s exactly what I was told, Donnie. You need to see the look on his face when we discussed. He was really pained.”
“I understand him. It hurts to see your mate neglect the fated bond having recognized it. It’s painful. I’ve been through the same.” She said.
“I’m sorry, Donnie. You don’t need to bring the past up anymore. The memories aren’t too good.” I replied, squeezing her fingers lightly.
She chortled a little, pinching my cheek.
“I didn’t mean to remind you of that, I was only relating to Donald’s predicament. But it’s fine, I won’t do that next time if you don’t like it.”
“Not really. But the way you said it sounded a bit intentional, like a thorn you deliberately want to pr ick me with.”
“Oh, no! What were you thinking, Carl?”
“I’m thinking about you!” I kissed her nose bridge as she giggled.
“Silly you,” she but my ear playfully,
“I know right. That reminds me, I tabled out marriage topic to the elders today.”
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