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.

wills intensified, setting the stage for a clash

will and not because of the alliance. I heard she was even the one who suggested getting married to me. So why

did you

with your sister, Rex. I can’t afford to have someone like her as

I won’t have you say bad things

you sure you really not going to go

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you sure can you

the conversation after staying silent for a while got my brows furrowed.

mean

decision as a sly smile

contorted in a mixture of pain and fear as she was dragged into the room. Her eyes, wide with distress, searched around for explanations of if some sort. Strands of her disheveled hair clung to her damp forehead, showing the struggle she endured

she was getting. A wince here, a fleeting

to shield her from the rough handling, but I clenched my jaw instead, maintaining a stoic facade.

myself as a mix of anger and helplessness coursed through me. The urge to break free from my composure warred with the need to protect Donnie by not

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

on the wall? Refusing me means risking Donnie’s well–being. Are you truly willing to take that

oozed assurance as she was convinced that the power play was tipping in her favor. The glint in her eyes hinted at the belief

words had an effect

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