Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 62

CARLYLE'S POV

Returning hback to Sidonnie and Mason cwith a lot of feeling of which relief was the most noticeable of

all.

Standing silently with Donnie and Mason who after my return, the atmosphere carried a mix of warmth and

anticipation. Mason, with his innocent curiosity, began to share his excitement about his upcoming political class.

“Mama, what's a political class?” he asked with wide-eyed wonder, his small hand gesturing animatedly.

Donnie, ever patient and attentive, explained, “It's a class where you learn about how leaders make decisions,

run a pack, and handle important matters that affect everyone.”

Mason's eyes lit up with interest. “So, like being a king or queen?”

| couldn’t help but smile at his simple yet profound interpretation. Donnie chuckled, “Yes, something like that.

Leaders, like Alphas, have responsibilities to make sure everyone is safe and happy.”

As the conversation continued, | marveled at the innocence and curiosity of our son. It was a reminder that

amidst the complexities of our world, there was a genuine and untainted curiosity in Mason's heart. It sparked a

sense of hope for the future, a future where Mason might be the one to take over the pack’s affairs.

Despite my attempts to engage in conversation, Donnie remained distant, her responses guarded. 1 could sense

something amiss, a subtle shift in the air that left questions lingering.

“Donnie, is everything okay?” | finally asked, concern etching my voice. Her responses were brushing off my

inquiries with a repeated assurance that nothing was wrong.

elusive,

The cold shoulders persisted, leaving a palpable tension in the air. | respected her space but couldn't shake off

the feeling that there was an unspoken weight hanging between us. The mystery. of her silence leftgrappling

with the unknown, yearning for the openness that usually defined

our connection.

Her eyes held a mixture of frustration and concern as she finally broke the silence, questioning why Raina had

suddenly appeared in the pack. Donnie needed answers, and | could feel the weight of her curiosity.

“Carlyle, is everything alright? Why is Raina here in the pack?” Her words hung in the air, demanding an

explanation.

“Oh my, | forgot to tell you because I've been so busy lately, and | haven't had the tto inform you about it for

the past two weeks.”

| took a deep breath, recognizing that the lack of communication had caused distress. Apologizing, | began to

share the details of Raina’s presence and the reasons behind it, hoping to alleviate

Donnie’s concerns.

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| started to explain, recounting the events that led to Raina’s presence in the pack. | shared the information

about her ban being lifted by her brother, the Alpha, and how she was now here for inspection and supervision of

the training, which included her pack members.

“As much as | tried to keep you updated, Donnie, the suddenness of it all caughtoff guard too,” | admitted,

hoping to convey my sincerity. “Raina’s intentions seem to be focused on the pack’s well- being, but I'll keep a

close eye on the situation.”

Donnie listened attentively, her concern gradually easing as she absorbed the information. It was a relief to see

understanding dawning in her eyes, even though the unexpected nature of Raina’s appearance still lingered

between us.

However, her expression suddenly changed and it hadtotally surprised.

“Why would you be the one to bind get wound today? Aren't there maids and messengers who could have done

that?” Donnie’s question lingered in the air, and | took a moment to gather my thoughts before responding while

thinking about how she knew about it too. Who told her all about it? Does sge gave someone monitoring my

movement?

No! She shouldn't. | didn’t give her a reason to. Moreover, she’s very busy to have tfor such.

“Donnie, it was a matter of urgency. Raina sustained an injury during training, and | needed to ensure the safety

and well-being of everyone in the pack. | understand it might be uncomfortable, but my priority was addressing

the immediate situation.”

| looked into Donnie’s eyes, hoping she could see the sincerity in my explanation.

“If you had ordered someone else to do it, it would have sufficed in both ways. No harm!” She rolled her eyes,

avoiding my gaze.

“I understand your perspective, Donnie. It’s just that, in that moment, every second counted. I'll make sure to

communicate better in the future and involve you in such decisions. Your comfort and trust are important to me,”

| assured her, hoping to bridge the gap between us.

“But you still can’t trust her, Carlyle. You can’t trust her. This is someone that had you gravely injured. What if

she had other plans for you? What would you have done?”

“I get your concern, Donnie. Trust is something that takes tto rebuild, and | won't make any decisions that

jeopardize our pack or our safety. Raina is under close watch, and I'll prioritize our well-being over anything

else,” | explained, acknowledging her worries while reassuring her of my commitment to our pack’s safety.

“I just want you to be careful. She said, patting Mason's hair as he was about to sleep on her laps.

Then, | decided to tease her a bit.

“The last t| checked, you didn’t care aboutin anyway. Or should | say you acted like you don’t care. What

made you act up

way, today?”

this

Donnie sighed, looking away for a moment before meeting my gaze.

“Carlyle, you know better than anyone that | always care. | might not show it the way others do, but

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deep down, I've always cared about you and our pack’s well-being. It's just the way | express it that might be a

bit unconventional.”

*Since you care, why don’t you want to be mine? I've been asking you consecutively for days. Yet, you don’t give