CARLYLE’S POV
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“You don’t have to worry. It’s my treat.”
Was this some kind of ridicule? Who does she think she is? In fact, who is Rex himself? Compared to
my status and authority, they were nothing. All along, there, amidst the hustle of serving tables, was
someone I couldn’t quite ce but whose familiarity tugged at the edges of my memory.
I was about to speak, but about three waiters came around with trays of expensive. dishes, gently
cing it on the table which served as the boundary between me and Rex’s sister.
The first waiter dropped the food and left, the second did the same and followed suit. The third one did
the same and turned to leave too. Raising my head at that moment, a flicker of recognition sparked
within me, but it didn’t click well.
On instinct to get a subtle confirmation, I decided to test my intuition. Intentionally, let my handkerchief
slip from my grasp, fluttering to the floor, then I pushed it out in the
with
my leg, all to the unawareness of sister.
Rex’s
open
“Excuse me,” I called out to her almost immediately, raising my hand slightly.
“How may I help you, sir?” She turned to attend to my needs.
“Could you help me with that?” My voice carried a measured casualness, but my eyes held an
intentional gaze.
The waitress gracefully approached my direction to retrieve the fallen handkerchief. As she handed it
back to me, our eyes met in a silent exchange. The veil of anonymity that shrouded her role in my
memory began to lift, and a sense of familiarity grew. I recognized who she was immediately and why
she caught my attention in the first ce.
At that moment, I recognized her not just as a waitress, but as someone from a chapter of my past. My
heart skipped a beat as her name reverberated around my listening senses, a name that echoed
through the corridors of my quest.
“Donnic! Sidonnic!” Her name alone stirred something deep within mc.
My eyes widened in disbelief and tion. There she was, standing before me – Sidonnie, my mate
whom I had tirelessly sought. The cacophony of the surroundings. faded into a distant hum as the
reality of the moment set in.
The joyous whine of Laryl, my wolf, overshadowed the overwhelming happiness
coursing through me. After endless searches and countless moments of longing, destiny had
orchestrated our reunion in the most unexpected of ces. Never did I expect to find her in my rival’s
pack.
In that surreal moment, the world seemed to pause, and our eyes locked with an understanding that
transcended spoken words.
Our eyes still locked, a peculiar tension hung in the air. I noticed her countenance. change by a subtle
stiffening of her posture that betrayed a mix of emotions. Recognition dawned in her gaze,
apanied by a flicker of something else a realization that seemed to stir a pool of emotions beneath
the surface.
–
In that moment, a shadow of fear flickered across her expression. It was as if the pieces of a puzzle
were falling into ce, unveiling a truth that brought with it a mixture of emotions. The restaurant’s
lively ambiance seemed to dim as the gravity of our connection settled between us, mingling with an
undercurrent of apprehension. Definitely! She recognized me..
“Thank you,” I muttered, our gaze still locked. Rex’s sister stared at the two of us.
“You’re wee,” Sidonnie replied, walking away quickly, almost.
Sensing the shift in my gaze, Rex’s sister looked at me with a mix of confusion and
concern..
“What am I unaware of? Is something going on here?” She queried..
Sidonnie bowed her head respectfully, leaving I and Rex’s sister to ourselves, her face. looking all
white with anxiety.
“What just happened now?” Her eyes sought mine, searching for an exnation or any sign of
reassurance, but all she found was the distant gaze fixed on another. Uncertainty. painted her face as
she grappled with the sudden disconnect, wondering what had diverted my attention suddenly.
“Thest time I checked, you don’t have a right to ask me such a question,” I said to her, obviously
making her angry.
“How could you say that? The fact that you agreed to meet in the first ce means that you agreed to
get married to me and to get married, we have to make sure some steps. take ce first of which
talking is part of it. Acting up won’t take us anywhere, Mr right.” She said, but I wasn’t paying attention
to her. My mind was all on Donnie,
Several questions about her whereabouts over the years filled my mind. Where has she been? How
was she? How did she cope? Why did she leave in the first ce? And why did shee to Rex’s
pack? All these questions crossed my mind, but I had no answer to them and I knew I would never
have an answer to them unless I speak to her.
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“That reminds me, you didn’t ask for my name in the first ce. And I didn’t know you were not going to
ask, so I’m going to tell you.” Thedy in front of me said, her eyes reflecting a bit of her
disappointment.
“My name is Raina.”
“Good for you. Before you proceed with your rambling, it’s my honour to tell you that this marriage can’t
continue. It can’t go on.” I said, and made to stand up.
“What do you mean it can’t go on? How dare you? What audacity do you have to tell me that? I’ve
been putting up with your silly attitude since you came here. And now, you’re telling me this can’t go
on? Hell no! You have to talk to my brother about that. Not me.” Sheshed out at me.
*Suit yourself then,” I said nonchntly.
“Oh, is it because of her you’re telling me the marriage can’t go on? Do you know her from
somewhere? Oh no! Why will I even be asking in the first ce? It’s obvious you know her and you
think I’m so dumb to listen to your words just because you said it. At least, you should be polite and tell
me why it’s not going to hold if you’re not interested, but no, you’re leaving me here just like that with a
few words.”
“Okay, fine. You want me to tell you the reason, right? I think that’s way better than you telling me that
I’m not polite. The reason I’m not going to participate in this marriage anymore is because of your
attitude. Imagine, the first impression I have of you is so terrible and I can’t put up with it because you
pose to be a spoiled brat!”
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