Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 20

CARLYLE'S POV

Entering the restaurant kitchen, an immediate sense of tension hung thick in the air. Pots and pans clattered to

the floor as Raina hurled questions at Donnie, their faces contorted with anger. The kitchen looked nothing than

a chaotic battleground.

Dishes lay shattered, remnants of the escalating confrontation. The acrid scent of spilled sauces mixed with the

metallic tang of panic filled the air. Every employees were frozen in their respective spots as glanced nervously

at one another, uncertain of how to act since it was thier princess in front of them.

A particular man dressed in a chef outfit stood with a furrowed brow, silently assessing the escalating chaos,

their eyes wide with a blend of fear and confusion.

As | stepped into the maclstrom, the intensity of their argument escalated. Raina’s gestures were sharp and

accusatory, while Donnie’s responses were defensive, each word a verbal parry in their emotional duel.

“What's going on here?” | directed my gaze to Raina.

“Whatever you see fit. She replied, rolling her eyes at me.

“Is this how to act like a princess that you are? Is this?”

“And who are you to question me? Meetat my brother's when you're done.” She said and left with her

minions.

| took a momentarily look at Sidonnie, who gazed athardly. Her eyes, once warm and welcoming, turned icy,

and she fixedwith a death glare that could freeze time.

My stomach churned with realization, a knot tightening as | fought my wolf insidetoo. | sensed the gravity of

my unintentional offense, a cold sweat forming on my brow. The room seemed to hush, amplifying the tension

between us.

She clenched her fists, a subtle yet powerful sign of her displeasure. The air around us thickened, and | felt an

invisible barrier of resentment. Every step | took was met with her unyielding stare, a silent accusation that cut

deeper than any words could.

Attempting to salvage the situation, | stammered out an apology, but the damage had been done. Her body

language spoke volumes, a ballet of restrained anger and wounded pride. | would have have had the chance to

speak to her but that time. wouldn't be the best of times to do so.

| tried mind-linking hef since she was someone from my park but it wasn’t going through. It seemed she had

something blocking the connection between us.

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With one last look, | took my leave without another word.

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“Alpha Carlyle, my sister here just toldyou said you won't be able to marry her. | feel like | heard wrongly. |

need an explanation from you.” Alpha Rex uttered immediately | stepped in.

“She’s right. She didn’t lie, Alpha Rex. | said that.”

“And what do you mean by that? What do you take us for?”

“You should hear from the horse’s mouth before asking such questions, Alpha Rex. I've reconsidered the alliance

and my intended union with Raina.” | no longer cared about honorifics and he followed suit.

“Carlyle, this is unexpected. Our packs have worked towards this alliance for the benefit of our people. Why the

sudden change? Is this skind of joke to you?”

“After meeting your sister, I've realized our connection is lacking. I can’t bind myself to a union with someone

like her.”

“Elaborate your point, Rex. What do you mean by you can’t get married someone like her? Isn't she beautiful

enough to be the Luna of your pack? Or are you trying to say she doesn’t have what it takes?”

“You've knownbefore now, I'll go straight to the point. Yes, you are. She doesn’t have all it takes to be the

Luna of my pack. She’s so mannerless and lacks human approach. She might be a beauty but she doesn’t have

the right attitude of a Luna.”

“This is a grave insult, Carlyle. Our packs’ future hangs on this alliance. Your change of heart jeopardizes

everything we've worked for.”

“I understand the implications, Rex, but | won't compromise the happiness of two individuals for nothing.

Especially my happiness. And | won't do something that will jeopardize my tenure as an Alpha. If I'm going to get

married to your sister, that’s going to be a very big mistake to every member of my pack. She won't treat them

right.”

“Happiness? This is about duty and responsibility! You dishonor our agreement and disrespect my sister.”

“Rex, | didn’t anticipate this reaction either, but | won't be coerced into a silly union. We must find a resolution

that doesn’t lead to conflict. If you have a better option for an alliance in mind, you can letknow but

marrying your sister is out of it. | uttered. with complete defiance.

“The only resolution | see is for you to honor the alliance. My sister's happiness is secondary to the greater good

of our packs.”

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“Rex, | won't make stupid sacrifices for the greater good if it means leading our packs into a union built on

resentment.”

“Your selfishness puts our packs at risk. There will be consequences for this, CarlylesWe are now at odds.” Rex

uttered, really angry.

“I regret the strain this places on our packs, Rex, but | won't compromise on this matter, Better still, you find

someone else from your pack if that'll solve the problem.” | suggested, leaving Rex at a loss for words.

All the while, Raina stayed silent as | battled words with Rex. Her expression exuding sadness but | didn’t care

one bit. It's all pretence.

For a while, the room went silent as Rex stared at his sister. From the expression on their faces, they were

communicating.

Suddenly, Raina burst out.

“Why will you blme just because he said he wouldn't marrybecause of my attitude? Don’t you think

he’s could be lying? Don’t you think he has an another reason. for rejecting the marriage after signing?” She

yelled at Rex.

“Raina! Keep shut at this moment. As a royal that you are, you should know that Alphas don’t go back on their

words once they've taken a stance. Tellwhat happened this

instant!”

“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 blurted carelessly.

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