Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 29

CARLYLE’S POV

Embarking on the journey to the distant land of Aridah proved to be no trivial feat, but my determination fueled every step. With unwavering resolve, I pressed forward, compelled by an unyielding commitment to unravel the mysteries that awaited me in the heart of Aridah.

As I treaded the path to Aridah, the landscape bore witness to the ominous signs that whispered an impending turmoil, an impending war. Small villages which were once vibrant hubs of life were now deserted along the way with no single sign of life in them. Hollow echoes replaced the usual hum of communal existence, leaving an unsettling. void in their wake. How did all these happen? I had taken my time to look around for clues.

Also, the cost of necessities like foods, weapons, clothing materials soared to unprecedented heights, rendering even the most basic of foods a luxury. The inflated prices which was a telltale sign of what was to come was a symptom of an impending conflict.

Questions danced in my mind like elusive specters. What ignited the flames of war in this seemingly serene land? On what basis did these villages become deserted, leaving their homes behind? The road to Aridah became not just a physical journey but a quest for answers.

But what caused the war? On what basis? Why were the villages deserted? Why was there no report about these things? I didn’t know and sought answers to the question by hastening my journey toward my destination.

Before getting to the land of Aridah, there is a particular piece if and where one must pass and that’s the Mountain of Canth. That was surely one dreadful name, a name that brings shivers down one’s spine. A place where all rationality could be lost if care is not taken. That was because of the inhabitants of the area since the Canthrastras were sealed. On a normal day, the Canthrastras were the owner of the Mountain of Canth; it was a place where they had fun and a place where some of their pack tradition takes place. It was a holy mountain for them and was known to be the most peaceful mountain to ever exist since the supernatural realm came to exist.

However, that was then. Since the Canthrastras were sealed, legend has it that the Mountain of Canth has become the opposite of what it was. It was no longer a place of tranquil but now a place of danger. It was known to be very dangerous.

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the place as their abode because they knew nobody ever dares come there because of the dread the tale

are either so strong

one wouldn’t find a sane beast out here for no reason. Both beasts locked at me with an instinctual challenge and without hesitation, I summoned my strength to fight

beasts made their sounds. My every instinct honed in on the ebb and flow of the struggle, a ballet of survival in the heart of the untamed wilderness. Soon after much waste of strength, the lifeless

their bodies. They should have known better than attacking me. That word was a swear word in my

my human senses. He failed to get what he wanted and began disturbing my mind. No

going on?” I asked, groaning out of the pain he inflicted on me by wanting to separate our minds from each other. If Laryl should succeed, then I’m

my question when the smell wafted across my nose.

Her!

Laryl finally calmed down when he noticed

trying to figure out why her scent was around.

just said it plainly,

should say that she’s around here for you to act like an asshole again?” He fired back. I knew where he was heading with his speech. Since we left Rex’s Pack, Laryl had been angry with me because of how I acted nonchalantly toward her when she

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a threat

don’t have to get had, buddy. It was all calculated. I knew Rex wouldn’t do anything to

you’re wrong. You took

did. You don’t have to get mad and never should you threaten