Chapter 60
Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)
CARLYLEâS POV Leaving Donnie to head for her parentâs house, I rushed back to the pack territory. My phone buzzed with a message indicating issues with the preparations for Donnie and Masonâs stay. Concern etched across my face, I dialed one of the guardsâ number.
âDonnie and Masonâs arrival is imminent, and I canât have any hitches in the preparations. Whatâs the issue? I inquired with urgency.
Donaldâs voice crackled through the phone. âAlpha, it seems there was a mixâup in the supplies. We received fewer materials than expected, and the construction team is struggling to complete the additional structures in time.â
I sighed, realizing the stretch of the situation. âWe canât afford any delays. Figure out a solution. If you need more resources, get them. I want everything ready before they arrive there.â I ordered while putting some other things in place.
As soon as I was done, I headed straight for her parentâs house. Taking few steps closer, I could hear her fatherâs question and answer session with her. It was bound to happen after all but I didnât want them to make things difficult for her.
I had my faults in everything even if I wasnât aware of her situation. I had pushed her away despite knowing the fated bond between us.
âDonnie made sacrifices for Masonâs wellâbeing. We all have a chance now to build something new, together.â I uttered, showing my presence.
Xander glared at me but it wasnât for long. He has to respect the fact that I was an Alpha. However, I really wanted him to speak up. I wanted him to act like he should towards someone who treated hus daughter badly. However, I couldnât say it. After all, I was an Alpha.
We continued talking, while I continued glancing at Mason who was now present with us.
âSidonnie Xander,â I suddenly uttered, gazing into her eyes, âwill you grant me the honor of being mine?â I asked.
She looked at me for a moment as uncertainty danced in her eyes. In an instant, she responded. with a firm âNo,â the word echoing in the room.
I withdrew my hand, feeling the weight of the rejection. The air became heavy with tension, and an awkward silence settled between everyone. Respecting her decision, I stepped back, allowing space.
for the emotions to settle.
âWhy did you sayâ¦?â I was about to ask but she interrupted me sharply.
âIâm not saying anything, Alpha Carlyle. I feel this is not the right time.â She replied firmly, shutting down any further discussion. I wanted her to be mine so fast for many reasons. I needed my other half by my side as we were fated to complement each other.
As the conversation unfolded, I couldnât help but notice the mixture of emotions on Donnieâs face.
Sat, 2 Ma Her fatherâs stern expression, her motherâs look of curiosity, and Masonâs innocent presence added layers to the complex situation.
âDonnie,â I interjected, directing my words to her, âwe have to face the past, but we also have a chance to shape a new future. Iâm here for both of you. Why donât you want to be mine?â
Her father, Xander, shot me a disapproving look, but I maintained my composure, determined to prove that I was ready to take responsibility for my actions.
âAlpha Carlyle,â he finally spoke, âwe appreciate your honesty. But you need to understand the pain she went through. Itâs not easy to act like nothing happened. Moreover, sheâs just settling down after years of being away.â
I nodded in acknowledgment, realizing that earning the trust and acceptance of Donnieâs family wouldnât be a swift process.
âWeâll take it one step at a time,â I assured them, casting a reassuring glance at Donnie.
âItâs fine. You can take your time before giving me a response. But I want you to know that I really want you.â I confessed.
âWith regards to that, Iâll be moving you to my mansion, the royal abode.â
âWhy?â Xander asked first.
âConsidering the circumstances and the upcoming wecoming ceremony, itâs fitting for Donnie and Mason to stay in the royal abode. It provides them with the security and facilities needed during this transitional period, I explained, addressing Xanderâs question.
Xander and his wife exchanged glances, still processing the new developments. The idea of moving to the royal abode, a symbol of authority within the pack, carried a weight of its own. I hoped this decision would offer Donnie and Mason a sense of stability and a fresh start within Moon Shade.
âYour wellâbeing is a priority, and itâs essential for the pack members to see us unified as a family,â I added. âMoreover, itâs an avenue for me to bond with Mason. Iâve missed out much on his life and I donât want to miss any more on it.â
Donnie remained silent, her gaze shifting between me and her parents as the implications of this decision settled in. I respected her need for time and space, yet the unavoidable threads of our shared destiny continued to weave intricate patterns around us.
The atmosphere in the room became palpable as we delved into the discussion of the impending changes. Xander, with a firm expression, voiced his concerns and expectations.
âAlpha Carlyle, we appreciate your efforts to bring our daughter and grandson back into the fold.
However, we need assurances that their transition will be seamless and that they will be treated with the utmost respect.â
âXander, I understand the gravity of the situation. I give you my word that both Donnie and Mason will be accorded the respect they deserve. Our packâs unity is paramount, and their wellâbeing is a priority.â
at, 2 Mar âWe want to be involved in their lives, especially in Masonâs upbringing. We missed out on so much, and we donât want to repeat that mistake.â Donnieâs mother said.
âYou have my assurance that you will have a place in their lives. Mason deserves to have a connection with his grandparents, and weâll ensure that it happens.â
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