Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

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CARLYLE’S POV.

THREE YEARS LATER.

The search for Sidonnie proved futile, a gnawing ache in my chest that refused to subside. Despite numerous attempts to find her, she remained nowhere to be found, and the relentless search took its toll on my resolve and ye faith I had that she will surely be found. Eventually, a reluctant acceptance settled in, and I found myself redirecting the energy that once fueled the search for her into something else.

Returning to the hustle of my life as a businessman and the responsibilities that came with being an Alpha, I buried myself in the familiar rhythm of work.

The memories of Donnie lingered in the recesses of my mind, but I pushed them aside, compartmentalizing the personal turmoil to maintain a semblance of control. The notion that I made a huge mistake never ceased to leave my mind. It finds its way to me at any free time I had. In such times, I would take a look at the peony brooch the old lady gave me at the bar and caress it in my palm with the hope that one day, I’ll find her

my mate.

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As the weeks passed, the urgency of the search softened into a dull ache, blending seamlessly with the demands of my dual life. The business world became a refuge for me as it became a place where the echoes of unanswered questions couldn’t reach me.

“Carl,” Donald, my amiable Beta, strolled in with some files in his hand, his facial expression unsettling. We were way closer than using honorifics for each other when we were alone.

“What is it, Don?” I responded to him fondly as I do usually.

“How many

many times will I tell you not to call me that?” He took a scat beside me.

“So, what’s new?” I asked, knowing fully well that he came for business updates.

“Of course, there are lot of new things and I bet you’re going to find them interesting. As you know, our recent market analysis indicates a potential for strategic expansion in the Partic County, close to the Servians. I’ve been reviewing the reports and wanted to get your insights on this opportunity.” Donald began, and I listened with rapt attention.

“Okay, the Partic market is growing very fast, and it aligns with our long–term goals. I’ve looked into the economic trends, consumer behavior, and competition in the region. There’s an evident gap in the market that we could capitalize on. But what are the key factors that make this market appealing to us?”

“Firstly, the economic growth in the county is outrunning many other parts involved in.

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for our products and services. Also, the

the regulatory environment? Are there any challenges we

thorough understanding of

analysis. It shows how dedicated you are. So, before we conclude, are

the competition is also fierce. We need to stay agile and continuously adapt

a follow–up meeting next week to finalize the

jokingly made a salute sign in our

respectfully, and with a dignified departure, he approached the exit of the

room.

Carl.” He paused in his steps,

“What is it?”

pressing issue I forgot to

all

our turf, and it’s getting

What do

them away. We have to find out

And why am I just hearing about this? It’s been weeks now and this is just

information. I had to double

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they are, we’re still investigating that.

I ordered, and Donald

the parading guards that whenever they wake up in the morning, they find a weird sign on the border walks. At first, we took it to be nothing and wiped ite off but it didn’t stop there. One morning, that same sign was drawn on the walls in the torture square. Then, I knew it wasn’t something I could overlook anymore. Not long after that, expensive things that belonged to us began going missing and

you just

total now, we have ten missing people. Three teenage pups and seven adult werewolves, each of them are related to royalty in some way.”

for a while, ruminating on the information Donald just told me about. Such incidents were the least of what I wanted on my plate at that time.

what’s the plan, Carl?” Donald asked,

we’re going to send some of our guys to chat with them, see if we can work things out without much damages. That way, we

guys are working on it. But

talking fails, then we’ll show our teeth. But that’s plan B. We have to try keeping things cool first. You know, we don’t need anything that would tarnish our image in

Moon? We were prepping for that.” Donald queried. The mating moon is like an annual celebration in my pack which gives every wolf a chance to find its mate. Literally, that’s how it’s meant to be, but in the Moon Shade Pack, it goes beyond

Moon stays on track. We

“Alright, Alpha.”

pack walls constantly, can I

picked up a paper and did a quick sketch of the said symbol which turned out