Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 80

CARLYLE'S POV

The council of pack elders convened on the day Athena prepared to embark on her journey and duty called me

to the deliberations with the elders. The weight of responsibility pressed upon my shoulders, preventingfrom

being there to see her off.

In the midst of discussions that would shape the pack’s future, | turned to Donnie, my steadfast mate, and asked

her with a regretful smile, “Donnie, | can’t be there to say goodbye to Athena. Could you please convey my

heartfelt regards and let her know she’ll be missed?”

“Sure, | will. She already said your presence wasn't much needed.”

Donnie’s eyes mirrored understanding, and she nodded, a silent promise to bridge the gap my absence created.

In the dimly lit chamber, the air was charged with the weight of impending decisions as the council elders, their

expressions etched with the wisdom of years, gathered around the intricately carved table. Shadows danced on

the walls, mirroring the gravity of the matters at hand. It wasn’t night time, but the location of the meeting call

fir such scenery.

The flickering candlelight cast an ethereal glow on the faces of the elders, their eyes reflecting the collective

concern for the pack’s future. I, too, sat amongst them, the hum of urgency weaving through the room as the

discussion unfolded like a tapestry of intricate details and complex. decisions.

Seated around the weathered table, the elders’ eyes held the weight of years and the echoes of countless

discussions that had shaped the destiny of our pack. The flickering candlelight cast. dancing shadows on the

aged faces, creating a tableau of wisdom and experience.

Elder Roth, his gaze steady, broke the silence. “The thas cto address the delicate balance between

tradition and adaptation. Our pack’s future hinges on the decisions we make today.”

I nodded in agreement, the gravity of the moment settling over us like a tangible cloak. “The dynamics of our

territory are shifting, and we must navigate these changes without forsaking the essence of who we are.”

Elder Lyla, her silver hair cascading like a waterfall, leaned forward. “The alliance with neighboring packs is a

path fraught with challenges. How do we ensure our unity without compromising our autonomy?”

The deliberations unfolded, each elder contributing insights forged through years of leadership. We discussed

the intricacies of forging alliances, navigating territorial boundaries, and preserving the cultural fabric that

defined our pack.

As the discourse deepened, the air hummed with the tension of diverging perspectives. Elder Kellan, the

seasoned mediator, skillfully steered the conversation toward consensus. “We must tread cautiously, honoring

our past while embracing the opportunities the future presents. Unity is our strength, but it should not erase the

unique imprint of our pack.”

The candle flames flickered, casting a dance of shadows on the aged walls, mirroring the ebb and

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flow of our collective deliberations. Amidst the nuanced discussions, the bond with the elders, forged through

shared responsibilities and respect, formed the backbone of our decision-making

process.

v attention.

Just as the dialogue reached a critical juncture, a subtle shift in the atmosphere drew my

Suddenly, amidst the earnest discourse, a ripple of unease swept through me. A peculiar sensation, an instinct

honed through years of pack dynamics, tightened my senses. The sudden realization that Donnie, my mate, was

in danger disrupted the measured cadence of the meeting, propellinginto action..

“I sense danger,” | uttered lowly to their listening. The gravity of the words causing a collective pause in the

discussion. The elders exchanged glances, their expressions shifting from deliberation to shared concern.

Swiftly, | excused myself from the meeting, leaving the weighty matters unresolved, at least temporarily. The

urgency to reach Donnie tugged at my every step as | navigated the familiar paths toward the source of my

unease.

The forest outside echoed with an eerie stillness as | raced against time, the primal instincts within propelling me

forward. The whispers of leaves seemed to carry a foreboding message, heightening the urgency that fueled my

pursuit.

The pack’s future momentarily suspended, my focus narrowed to the immediate concern safety of Donnie.

the

Tracing Donnie’s scent through the dense foliage, my instincts guidedto the secluded clearing where the air

hummed with the residue of conflict. As I stepped into the scene, the sight that unfolded beforeignited a

flof irritation deep within.

Raina stood defiantly before Donnie, their eyes locked in a fierce struggle for dominance. The tension in the air

crackled with aggression, and my jaw clenched at the audacity of Raina to engage my mate in a fight.

“How dare you,” | growled, my voice cutting through the charged atmosphere. The scent of damp earth and the

tang of adrenaline mingled as | approached, my gaze narrowing at the scene that betrayed the sanctity of our

territory.

Donnie, battered but resilient, casta look that conveyed both relief and frustration. Raina, undeterred by my

presence, sneered in defiance. “Your mate needs to learn her place. How can you do this to me? Have you you

forgotten how much | helped you? This is betweenand get, Carlyle.”

The primal instincts within surgéd, a potent blend of fury and protectiveness. “Our affairs are not settled through

senseless brawls,” | retorted, the challenge evident in my tone. “Leave now, before this escalates further.”

“How in your right senses will you tellto leave just like that? Have you forgotten how much said you love

me?”

“What are you saying?” In history, we never had such discussion.”

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Raina reluctantly retreated, paying full attention to my discussion with Raina and a lingering tension hung in the

air. Turning to Donnie, | cradled her gently as the storm of emotions raging. withintempered by the relief of

finding her unharmed.

“Sidonnie here is my mate. And she owes you no explanation no matter what. | grant her the full power as the

Luna of this pack.” | said proudly. Touching Donnie, | was able to put together what happened through our

mindlinked discussion and mate bond. Since | marked her, | could easily know what she is feeling except she

tunesoff.

“That can’t be. | should be the one with that right. I'm going to kill get. I'm going to kill you.”

“Something is wrong with her,” Donnie pointed out and | nodded, observing what she was doing.

“Guards! Take her down! | ordered as she surged towards me, wanting to touch me.

With the immediate threat quelled, my focus shifted to tending to Donnie’s wounds and addressing the

repercussions of this brazen intrusion. The irritation withinsimmered but | kept it at bay.

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