Chapter 122
Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)
DONALDâS POV 53% 11:12 Amelia entered the room and I couldnât help but feel a mixture of emotions swirling within me. It had been far too long since I last spoke with her. Despite the recent discoveries hanging around me, there was a sense of familiarity and comfort in her presence that I had missed dearly.
âHey, Amelia,â I greeted her warmly, a small smile tugging at the corners of my lips as I approached her. âItâs been too long.â
She returned my smile, her eyes lighting up with warmth as she met my gaze.
âHey, you,â she replied softly, her voice filled with affection. âIâve missed you.â
Taking a seat beside her, I reached out to gently take her hand in mine, relishing the familiar touch.
âIâve missed you too,â I admitted sincerely.
Having come up with a plan in mind, I took out the speech stone, rubbing it, playing with it like it was some toy.
Taske âSo, how have you been? Anything new and exciting happening in your life?â I asked.
Ameliaâs expression softened, and she met my gaze with a tender smile.
âJust the usual,â she replied, her voice gentle. âWork has been keeping me busy, but nothing too out of the ordinary. What about you? Howâs everything been going on your end?â
I shrugged nonchalantly, leaning back against the couch as I relaxed into the conversation.
âSame old, same old,â I replied with a grin. âDealing with pack duties, trying to keep everything running smoothly. You know how it is.â
Amelia nodded understandingly, her fingers tracing patterns on the surface of the speech stone.
âI do,â she agreed. âBut youâre doing a great job, you know. Iâm proud of you.â
A surge of warmth flooded my chest at her words, and I reached out to gently tuck a loose strand of hair behind Dreame Emergency calls only her ear.
âThanks, Amelia,â I murmured softly. âThat means a lot to me.â
053% 11.12 We sat in comfortable silence for a moment, content to simply enjoy each otherâs company. I noticed that since began toying with stone, Ameliaâs eyes wouldnât leave my hand and I was happy, silently hoping my plan worked.
Thankfully, it did.
Ameliaâs eyes lit up with curiosity as she watched me fiddle with the speech stone, a playful smile tugging at her lips.
âWhatâs that?â she asked, leaning in closer to get a better look.
I chuckled softly, enjoying the lightâhearted moment between us.
âJust something I came across recently,â I replied, tilting the stone to catch the light.
Ameliaâs interest piqued even further, and she reached out to take the stone from my hand, turning it over in her palm.
âWow, itâs fascinating,â she remarked, her eyes sparkling with excitement I nodded in agreement, a smile playing at the corners of my lips. âYeah, itâs definitely unique,â I replied, watching as Amelia inspected the stone with curiosity.â
âWhere did you get it from?â she collected it from me, examining it.
âI got it from Mason. It was a gift. I uttered.
âThatâs interesting,â she remarked, her curiosity piqued. âBut where did Mason get it from?â
I hesitated for a moment, unsure of how much to reveal.
âHe mentioned something about Athena giving it to him,â I replied carefully, watching her reaction closely.
Ameliaâs brows furrowed in thought, her expression growing thoughtful.
Dreame INSTALL Emergency calls only 053% 11.13 âAthena?â she repeated and I affirmed the words. âThatâs strange.â She commented and I moved closer to her, sitting down.
âWhat is?â I asked but she was busy examining the stone.
âI knew itâ she murmured in a low tone, but a bit louder to me. âSomething is wrong!â
âSpeak to me, Amelia. Whatâs wrong?â
âDonald, I donât know if this is the right time to say this, but can I confide in you?â
âOf course, you can. Feel free.â
âIn that case, thereâs so much we need to talk about.â She said.
I nodded, my expression turning serious as I regarded her.
âI know,â I replied. âItâs been a whirlwind lately, hasnât it?â
She nodded in agreement, my mind drifting back to the events that had unfolded in recent days.
âIt certainly has,â I admitted, my thoughts turning to the mysterious circumstances surrounding Raina, Delilah, and now, Athena.
âBut Iâm glad weâre finally able to sit down and talk.â
Amelia reached out to grasp my hand more firmly, her touch grounding me in the moment.
âMe too,â she murmured, her gaze searching mine. âSo, where do we start?â
I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the conversation ahead.
âAnywhere you want to?â I suggested, then she began.
I âYou see, thereâs something off about Athena, and I think you might have some insight into whatâs going on.â
First, I was shocked. Could it be that Amelia knew Athena? No wonder she made sure to leave the wedding reception when Athena arrived.
Emergency calls only I nodded, my expression thoughtful as I considered her words.
053% 11.13 âIâve had my suspicions,â she said. âBut I didnât want to jump to conclusions without more information.â
I squeezed her hand reassuringly, offering her a supportive smile.
âItâs fine. One at a time.â I cooed. âSo, whatâs happening?â
âOkay, soâ¦the thing is Athena, your Lunaâs godmother is our Canthra Minerva. Or should I say, they look so much alike.â
Athena, resembling Canthra Minerva? It seemed almost too surreal to comprehend. My heart pounded in my chest, and a sense of unease settled over me as I tried to process her words.
âSâsure?â I ammered, my voice barely above a whisper. The mere idea of Athena being linked to such a legendary figure of our arch enemy was both intriguing and unsettling.
âOf course, I have never been sureâ Ameliaâs conviction only fueled my uncertainty. Her words resonated with a sense of certainty that left me feeling overwhelmed. How could she be so sure? And if she was right, what did it mean for us, for our pack?
I struggled to find the right words, my mind Ppling with the implications of Ameliaâs revelation. The thought of Athena hiding such a significant aspect of the identity filled me with a sense of betrayal, yet I couldnât shake the feeling of disbelief.
âHow⦠how is that even possible?â I finally managed to say, my voice trembling slightly.
Amelia met my gaze with unwavering determination and concern.
âI know it sounds crazy,â she admitted. âBut Iâve been doing some digging, and everything points to the same. conclusion.â
Fear, uncertainty, and a creeping sense of dread clouded my thoughts as I tried to make sense of it all.
If Athena truly was Canthra Minerva, what did that mean for our pack, for our future?
As the revelation sank in, I realized that our world was about to change in ways we couldnât begin to imagine. Then, I knew that we were on the brink of uncovering secrets that could reshape our entire reality.
âNow, seeing this here, it only makes me more suspicious.â She continued.
Dreame Emergency calls onlyO âWhy is that?â
053% 11:13 âYou might not know this, but this is a speech stone used in our world and can only be manifested to itâs full power by someone in our world. For Athena to suddenly give Mason such treasure out of the blue, it definitely means something. I believe it is no coincidence.â
âThis is huge!â
âExactly why I have to be cautious with whom I speak to about this.â She said and I nodded âWhat made you stuck before? I meanâ¦your findings?â
âThat was because Athena attended the party but when I returned to the pack, I got a legit intel that Canthra Minerva never left her room all day long.â
My mind raced with a flurry of questions and uncertainties. The revelation that Canthra Minerva had remained secluded while Athena attended the party only deepened the mystery surrounding their identities.
âHow could Athena be in two places at once? Howâs that possible?â I pondered aloud, the puzzle of her dual existence gnawing at my thoughts.
âI wish I had the answer,â she confessed. âBut until we unravel this mystery, we canât afford to jump to conclusions.â Amelia shook her head.
If Athena truly was connected to Canthra Minerva, then our pack was on the brink of confronting forces far beyond our comprehension.
Sensing the how huge the revelation was, I knew that we couldnât navigate this journey alone. We needed the support and guidance of Carlyle and Sidonnie. They needed to know about for so many reasons. But I had to see Ameliaâs permission first since she asked he to keep it between us.
âAmelia, we canât keep this to ourselves,â I insisted, the weight of our discovery pressing upon me. âWe need Carlyle and Sidonnieâs help to make sense of all this.â
But Amelia hesitated, her expression clouded with uncertainty. âI understand your exposing myself like that,â she admitted, her voice tinged with apprehension.
concern, but canât risk I I sighed, realizing the validity of her fears. As an outsider to our pack, revealing such sensitive information posed a significant risk to her safety. Yet, I couldnât shake the feeling that Carlyle and Sidonnie needed to be informed.
Emergency calls onlyDOO 11.13 âAmelia, trust me,â I urged, meeting her gaze with unwavering determination. âCarlyle and Sidonnie need to know about this. Together, we can uncover the truth and protect our what needs to be protected.â I tried convincing her.
âOk, fine!â She agreed after much persuasion.