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.

of wills intensified, setting the stage for a clash of dominance and desires.

checked, your sister wanted to marry me on her own will and not because of the alliance. I heard she was even the one who suggested

did you suddenly change your mind?

answered your question earlier. The problem lies. with your sister, Rex. I can’t afford to have someone like her as reality. And I know you.

Carlyle. I won’t have you say bad things about

Are you sure you really not going to

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on? Are you sure can you take

the conversation after staying silent for a while got my brows

mean

my decision as a

imposing figures dragging Donnie into the room. Donnie’s face 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

volumes with her body protesting against the rough treatment she was getting. A wince here, a fleeting grimace there cach movement

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

fingers twitched involuntarily, aching to reach out to her, but I restrained 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

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

don’t you see the writing on the wall? Refusing me means risking Donnie’s well–being. Are you truly willing

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

in your presence?” She knew her words had an effect on me, but I didn’t show

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