Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Crystal and Theo) novel Chapter 39

Chapter 39 

SIDONNIE’S POV 

Exhaustion clung to every inch of my being as I stumbled through the doorway, the first rays of dawn k*ssing the horizon. The night had been an unrelenting venture into the unknown, a mission that demanded more than just physical strength. Athena, my godmother, greeted me with a knowing look as she worked diligently outside, grinding herbs in a weathered mortar. 

The air carried a subtle aroma of medicinal plants, a familiar scent that spoke of Athena’s expertise in the arcane arts of healing. I paused for a moment, my eyes tracing the lines etched on her face–years of wisdom and magic woven into her expression. 

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“My dear, how was the trip down there? Why are you back so late?” She questioned, awaiting an answer as she continued her rhythmic motion. The morter clinked softly, producing a lullaby of ancient remedies that seemed to fill the air with a comforting reassurance that I arrived home safely as the familiar aroma of herb wafted through the 

air. 

I sank into a nearby chair, weariness settling in my bones. Athena approached, her eyes scrutinizing my fatigued state. Without uttering a word, she handed me a steaming cup of herbal infusion–a concoction crafted to soothe the wearied soul. 

As I sipped the warm herb, Athena’s presence became a balm for the turmoil within my chest. 

“So, why did you return late?” Athena asked as I heaved a sigh of relief. 

“It’s a long story, Athena.” I stood up to take off the basket I sing across my shoulder, but a sharp pain hit me that I winced on reflex. 

“You’re hurt.” She stopped what she was doing and rushed over to my side to inspect my wound. 

“This is what you sent me.” I handed the small basket to her which she collected from me, all smiles. 

“Oh my! Such beautiful Dasiers,” she commented. “How did you get hurt?” She asked. 

“We had an encounter along the trip.” 

“We?” she questioned. 

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“Yes, I and Alpha Carlyle.” 

“Oh no! Such a scary combination.” Her expression shifted, concern etching lines on her forehead. The revelation of the encounter triggered a chain of worry, and I braced myself for the impending questions that would unravel the intricacies of the mission. 

“Anyway, fill me in quick. I need to know what happened between you two and I’m very sure it’s going to be something so…” She trailed off, smiling and giving me taunting at look. 

“Oh! Nothing of such happened,” I said, waving my hand in the air. 

“You don’t need to hide it from me, Donnic. You smell like S*x already.” She winked at me, making my nerves a mess. I smelled my b*dy to see if she was right that I really smell like S*x. A part of me felt embarrassed. 

“So, tell me. I’m eager to know what happened?” 

“Would you take a guess by staring at me?” I chipped in out of the blue, making her stiffen. From her reaction, I guess Alpha Carlyle was right. 

“What are you saying, Donnie?” 

“That’s what you do.” 

“Oh! You must be kidding. I told you it’s the wisdom of an adult.” She brushed off the topic. 

“Oh!” I mumbled, staring into space. 

“So tell me what happened. Let me go wash up first.” I stood up, heading inside. 

“Please do. Hurry up and come inform me about some nice shit that transpired over there.” She said after me, getting back to work. 

In the shower, I couldn’t help but recall the moments with Alpha Carlyle. Resisting him was not easy and I found myself succumbing to temptation of the mating bond when 

were up close to each other. 

We 

The way he touched me, the feeling, so damn good. Thinking of it, I had no idea I was wet down there as my imagination want wild with erotic thoughts. 

Mason’s sharp cry pierced through my ears, making me jolt from my reverie of erotic thoughts. 

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“Sidonnic! What’s wrong with you? Snap out of it. I chastised myself. 

Hastening up my business in the bathroom, I made sure to dress up quickly as I was very late for work. 

“Are you done?” Athena asked. She was already attending to Mason by the time I came out of my room. 

“Sure, I am.” I replied her, sitting at the table to dig into the food she prepared for me. I ate a little and while I ate, I briefed her about what transpired on my trip. 

“What did…” She was about to ask when I stood up on my feet, picked up my bag, and running outside. 

“When I get back. I’m late already.“I said from outside as I dashed across the door. 

Getting to work, everyone of my colleagues stared at me with weird faces. It was like something happened. 

“Good morning.” I had greeted them all together but the reply I got from them was sickening. With the way they looked, stood and acted, I knew something was wrong but I couldn’t lay my hands on it. 

“Emma, is something wrong?” I asked, but she only hummed the reply, shook her head. that nothing was wrong while focusing on her work. Definitely, something was wrong because Emma of all people was was someb*dy who loves gist so much. She could even sell her inheritance for it. 

As I tried to unravel the mystery of their strange behavior, my boss’s booming voice. echoed through the office. 

“Sidonnie! In my office, now!” My heart pounded, anxiety knotting in my stomach as I hurriedly approached his office, unsure of what awaited me inside. 

Entering, the door closed with an ominous thud. My boss, usually composed, was on. the edge of his seat, anger etched across his face. He didn’t waste a moment, immediately launching into accusations and rebukes. 

“Sidonnie, you’re late again! Do you have any idea how crucial punctuality is in this workplace?” 

“I’m really sorry, Mr. Kaiser, There was unexpected incident and-” 

“Excuses won’t cut it! Your constant tardiness is affecting the entire team. I can’t tolerate this behavior any longer.” 

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“We both know I’m not a habitual late comer, Mr. Kaiser. But I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen again. It was genuinely beyond my control today.” I apologized but he was bent on his words. 

“Beyond your control? That’s the same excuse I’ve been hearing every time you’re late!” Your lack of commitment is unacceptable.”