Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

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SIDONNIE’S POV

Clutching the herb basket I use whenever I want to go pick herbs, I stride purposefully toward the looming Mountain of Canth, relying on Athena’s map which she gave as a guide to navigate every step. The journey unfolded as I boarded a bus, reaching a specific point which marks the transition from wheels to legs the threshold of the wooded expanse that leads to the heart of the mountain just as the map describes.

At first, my legs felt numb and heavy as a result of a long time of sitting in the bus but after a while, it began to balance and my steps began to

get steady. With another look at

the map, I headed north of the direction I was.

Alone on the pa

path to the Mountain of Canth, I prayed and hoped that everything went well all through. It didn’t take quite long into the journey when an eerie sensation crept over me – an unshakable feeling of someone’s presence behind me, elusive and unsettling. I looked behind me to see if it was what I thought but I didn’t see anyone. I tried a couple of times but I couldn’t see anyone, yet, the feeling of someone tailing behind me didn’t leave.

Fear gripped me initially, prompting attempts to validate this haunting sensation. I veered off course, following detours outlined on the map that led forward in my journey; yet the mysterious presence persisted, cleverly concealed by those trailing me. Anxiety set in as I was left with the disquieting notion that unseen eyes were watching my every move, hidden in the shadows of the journey.

Before my thoughts went too deep, I remembered Athena’s words of comfort before she sent me out here which was that the goddess shall watch over my every move. I knew she always looked out for me and might have sent them to accompany me in case anything happened.

to the flower and herb garden just a few feet away from the Mountain of Canth. From where I stood,

Dasier following Athena’s description, checking every leaf

to look alike as I picked

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that was a sign that I

rest while my eyes scanned the surroundings for the White Dasier. Fueled by determination, I tapped into my

able to find it in batches at a

a couple of them up. I removed the white handkerchief I carefully hid in

washing over me. However, before I could accomplish my mission, something distracted me. A sudden rustle of leaves. attracted my attention not far from where I stood. I froze immediately

studied their appearance, trying to figure out who they were, but I couldn’t. All I could tell was that they were the beings who

you guys?” I asked in panic.

gravity of the situation. The masked

the small circle, I studied them more. They were about six in number. They had weapons with them, ranging from wooden guns, thorny leather ropes, thorny

fear reeking out of me. I

we were sent here to kill you by Alpha Raina. She wants you dead and her wish is our command.” One of

the weapons severally but the masked. men moved with relentless determination, shadowing my every

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