Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 22

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CARLYLE’S POV

My fist balled up as I listened to Raina’s taunts and tactics. Her words rang in my ears as she threatened me with hurting Donnie. She thinks she can hurt my mate and go scot free? Hell no! But at that moment, there was nothing I could do but listen while plotting a countermove I’d unleash soon.

Rex’s eyes suddenly went ablaze with anger as he confronted me at Raina’s revelation.

“You dare reject our agreement and spurn the alliance proposal because of another lady?” He barked, his fists tightening..

For anyone els

“I won’t be forced into a bond I don’t desire. Your dictate my choices, I shot back with resolution.

Meanwhile, Raina stood behind me, smirking at me.

“You may resist, but you’ll be wise to reconsider. Marrying me is the only way to avoid dire consequences.”

“Donnie’s safety hinges on your decision. Choose wisely, Carlyle, or face the wrath,” Rex added, supporting his sister.

“I won’t be blackmailed into a loveless union. Threats won’t change my mind.” I remained undeterred, standing firm on my decision.

tension thickened as the battle of wills intensified, setting the stage

wanted to marry me on her own will and not because of the alliance. I heard she was even the one who suggested getting married to me. So why the insistence?” I queried with

you suddenly change your mind? I mean, this is

Rex. I can’t afford to have someone like her

enough, Alpha Carlyle. I won’t have you say

sure you really not going to go ahead with the

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agreed on? Are you sure can you take

staying silent for a while got my brows furrowed. W does she

mean

decision

pain and fear as she was dragged into the room. Her eyes, wide with distress, searched around for explanations of if

against the rough treatment she was getting. A wince here, a fleeting

to intervene, to shield her from the rough handling, but I clenched my jaw instead,

reach out to her, but I restrained myself as a mix of anger and helplessness coursed through me. The urge to break free from

traced every harsh movement inflicted upon her with my concern hidden beneath a mask of control. Each yank and jostle she was given felt like a punch to my gut. Deep down, I and Laryl yearned to be her shield, but the chessboard of power demanded I

means risking Donnie’s well–being. Are

in her eyes hinted at the belief that she held all the cards, and that my resistance

get hurt in your presence?” She knew her words had an effect on me,

lady you denied my sister for?” Rex questioned, but I didn’t care to give an