Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

hapter 38

CARLYLE’S POV

“How are you feeling?” I asked after the whole session we had and her injury.

“I’m fine, thank you,” she replied, her tone carrying a hint of shyness, and I took it to be a normal thing. No one was taking the blame after all. She could only blame it on the mate bond between us if she wanted to take it up.

As we slowly dressed after taking a break, the air was filled with the aftermath of our passionate encounter. The space we were in was bathed in silence as we both stared at each other without saying a word, carrying the echo of our shared intimacy. I could feel the subtle tension in her movements, a blend of shyness and satisfaction.

With every button I fastened and every strap she adjusted, the atmosphere between us. wove a tapestry of shared moments. Her gaze which was once fiery and intense, now carried a delicate hesitancy as she avoided meeting my eyes. A soft smile played on my lips, as I glanced at her stylishly.

She stood up fully dressed, the fabric of her dress cascading gracefully around her as a shield that veiled the vulnerability she felt.

In that moment, the room held a certain serenity, a quiet acknowledgment of the emotions that lingered in the space between us.

“How about you pick some white Daisies for ambiance?” I suggested out of the blue with the thought that it would also lighten up the atmosphere that has come to build.

Why? What if I knew what she wanted to say and why she was hesitant. She was scared that the White Dasier could take a toll and act the way it did when we were in. Aridah.

“It won’t. You’re safe.” I assured her. That, I was sure of since I already thought through the possibilities surrounding the incident.

“How sure are you?” She was scared despite my assurance.

“I feel it has something to do with the seal in Aridah. Moreover, if you pick some on your way now, it wouldn’t look weird when you’re comforting her.” I added, giving her reason to pull up some.

“You’re right. Though. I have my ways of going about that.”

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right then, bye. Don’t forget our next meeting; I’ll be expecting a

diverged. Just as I turned my back to her after bidding

what if… Athena was responsible

realized that

she was,

Donnie completed just what I had in mind to say.

that means she could read your mind and know what you’re

“That’s scary.”

her, try to avoid eye contact with her. If anything should happen, reach out to me. You know how to.” That was the last sentence I said to Donnie before we parted ways.

The things I ordered Donald to do were put in place already. The injured were doing just fine, as well as the

Donald asked, curious

planing a war.” I

mean?” I queried, a furrow

seal again. Whatever is there is just a facade. The founder knew the way to go in and out of the Arida without breaking the seal or letting anyone

they attacked properly? All they ever did since they got

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the puzzling restraint displayed by the mysterious

know. All I can say is that something is holding them back,”

we do next?” He inquired, the urgency of the

call a meeting of the elders,” I responded, recognizing the need for collective wisdom in the face of the unfolding threat.

in time, and this is a matter of urgency,” he expressed doubt, aware of the usual deliberative pace of the

have to make them,” I asserted,

do you mean?” He questioned, seeking clarification on the