Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 21

SIDONNIE’S POV

Seeing Alpha Carlyle at the restaurant | work, a sinking feeling gripped my chest as | stared at my worst

nightmare showing up before me. It was as if thad stood still, and the haunting specter of what I'd tried to

escape was now inescapably real. Since | left Moon Shade, | knew a day like this would csoon but | never

expected it to cso fast and not in that type of avenue.

My heartbeat quickened, a surge of anxiety coursing through my veins. The familiar surroundings felt alien,

shadows of the past creeping into my present. | fought to steady my breath, but the memories flooded back,

threatening to overwhelm me.

| could taste the bitter cocktail of fear and regret, the bitter residue of a chapter | thought | had closed. The very

sight of what | dreaded brought back a cascade of emotions inadequacy, heartache, and the persistent ache of

unresolved pain.

In that moment, my workplace beca battleground of old demons, each corner echoing with the whispers of

a past | wished to forget. The ground beneathfelt unsteady, and | struggled to maintain composure as the

remnants of my worst nightmare resurfaced, threatening to sweepoff my feet once again.

If I had a choice, | would have just turned around and left but | had no choice as it was my duty to serve

customers. Any misbehaviour fromcould warrant in losing my job and that’s the last thing | need in my life at

that point.

Leaving his table with the lady he was with whom I later identified to be the princess of the Blue Wave Pack, the

pack where | work, he calledback to help him with his handkerchief..

Such a smart move. Alpha Carlyle hates dirt so much. That, | know about him. Allowing his handkerchief fall was

so unusual and | could tell it was a well calculated move.

It took every strength into focus on my work once again since | saw him. Just when | thought | have pushed

thoughts about him to the back of my mind, the Blue Wave Princess stormed the kitchen.

“Who were those sent to serve my meal?” She asked. The lady's eyes blazed with a fierce intensity, her nostrils

flaring as she surveyed the kitchen with a mix of disbelief and fury. A growl escaped her lips, her body tensing

with an untamed rage.

About three of us raised our hands, indicating we were the one who served her. She took a very good look at us

and pointedout. | needed no one to tellthat | had to

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go out to her front.

“A stranger?” She paused, checkingout.

“Who are you? Which pack are you from? How are you related to Alpha Carlyle of the Moon Shade Pack?” The

lady’s eyes narrowed, her voice cutting through the air like a sharp gust of wind. Her questions were delivered

with a fierce intensity. | thought of wh could possibly happen for her to asksuch question,

Politely, | answered her.

“I don’t get what you mean, ma'am.”

Instead of asking with manners, she began to display nothing but absolute stupidity.

“How are you related to Alpha Carlyle?” She repeated her question, growling at me. At first. | felt intimidated by

her, but I had no idea where the sudden anger cfrom forto reply her the way | did. | didn’t let her have

her way with whatever plans she had.

“What's going on here?” Alpha Carlyle showed up with anger exuding his face. But who cares? He caused it all.

Everything got settled and we had a long day cleaning up.

“Who's miss Sidonnie?” Two fully guarded men barged into our kitchen, the restaurant's

kitchen.

“I'am.” | raised my hand and before | knew it, | was dragged away harshly like someone. that was about to be

punished.

CARLYLE'S POV

“Raina!” Rex yelled at his sister.

Raina’s words hung in the air, a careless revelation that sent a chill down my spine. | found myself caught off

guard, navigating through a sea of awkward silence. The restaurant ambiance seemed to dull as her words

echoed in my mind.

“I have nothing to say. But if you really want to know, perhaps you should go ask the lady he was staring at all

day long at the restaurant!” Raina’s bluntness hitlike an unexpected punch, and I felt the weight of her

words settling uncomfortably.

| cast a glance at Raina, realizing she was young, spoiled, and reckless-a combination | knew | could never come

to terms with. However, her lack of tact and senselessness caughtby surprise. It was as if she had

unknowingly thrown a grenade into a

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peaceful conversation, leaving the aftermath to unfold in the awkward tension that followed.

Her taunting presence envelopedas she moved in, palms resting on my shoulders.

“You think you're smart? Alpha of Alphas? | guess that got into your head for a while. You said you can’t marry

me, right? Finel No problem! But | want you to know that | get what | want no matter how | get it. How much

would you like your history woman to be found out by my brother and be punished?”

The air crackled with a charged energy, and her whisper carried a teasing tone as she asked if | truly wanted her

to continue with her revelations. It felt like a dance on the edge of discomfort, her proximity intensifying the

weight of her words. My fist balled tightly as anger coursed throughwith every word she spew from her

mouth.

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“Woah, | guess you can't take it. | was right after all. Think, Alpha. | bet you wouldn't want to see her get hurt.

This is my territory.”

In that moment, | stood at a crossroads, unsure whether to brace myself for more revelations or put an end to

the awkward encounter. The unspoken challenge hung between us, and | could sense the anticipation in her

demeanor, a mischievous glint in her eyes as if daringto delve deeper into the uncomfortable truth she

hinted at.

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