Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 18

CARLYLE’S POV

“You don’t have to worry. It’s my treat.”

Was this some kind of ridicule? Who does she think she is? In fact, who is Rex himself? Compared to my status and authority, they were nothing. All along, there, amidst the hustle of serving tables, was someone I couldn’t quite place but whose familiarity tugged at the edges of my memory.

I was about to speak, but about three waiters came around with trays of expensive. dishes, gently placing it on the table which served as the boundary between me and Rex’s sister.

The first waiter dropped the food and left, the second did the same and followed suit. The third one did the same and turned to leave too. Raising my head at that moment, a flicker of recognition sparked within me, but it didn’t click well.

On instinct to get a subtle confirmation, I decided to test my intuition. Intentionally, let my handkerchief slip from my grasp, fluttering to the floor, then I pushed it out in the

with

my leg, all to the unawareness of sister.

Rex’s

open

“Excuse me,” I called out to her almost immediately, raising my hand slightly.

“How may I help you, sir?” She turned to attend to my needs.

with that?” My voice carried a measured casualness, but my eyes held an intentional

me, our eyes met in a silent exchange. The veil of anonymity that shrouded

that moment, I recognized her not just as a waitress, but as someone from a chapter of my past. My heart skipped

name alone stirred something deep

was, standing before me – Sidonnie, my mate whom I had tirelessly sought. The cacophony of the surroundings. faded into a distant hum as the reality of

my wolf,

Chapter 18

of longing, destiny had orchestrated our reunion in the most unexpected of places. Never

surreal moment, the world seemed to pause, and our eyes

air. I noticed her countenance. change by a subtle stiffening of her posture that betrayed a mix of emotions. Recognition dawned in her gaze, accompanied

–

a shadow of fear flickered across her expression. It was as if the pieces of a puzzle were falling into place, unveiling a truth that brought with it a mixture of emotions. The restaurant’s lively ambiance seemed to dim as the gravity of our connection settled between us, mingling with an undercurrent of apprehension. Definitely! She recognized me..

muttered, our gaze still locked. Rex’s sister stared at the

welcome,” Sidonnie replied, walking away quickly,

the shift in my gaze, Rex’s sister looked at me with a mix of

concern..

something going on here?” She queried..

her head respectfully, leaving I and Rex’s sister to ourselves, her face. looking

she found was the distant gaze fixed on another. Uncertainty. painted her face as she grappled with the sudden disconnect, wondering

right to ask me such a question,” I

to me and to get married, we have to make sure some steps. take place first of which talking is part of it. Acting up won’t take us anywhere, Mr right.” She said, but I