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.

battle of wills intensified, setting

her own will and not because of the alliance. I heard she was even the

Why did you suddenly change your mind? I

lies. with your sister, Rex. I can’t afford

you say bad things about

you really not going to go ahead with the marriage.

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on? Are you sure can you take what’s

a while got my brows furrowed. W does she

mean

queried my decision as

my chest as the door swung open, revealing the sight of two 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 she endured all the way down.

she was getting. A wince here, a fleeting grimace there cach movement of hers

shield her from the

through me. The urge to break

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

means risking Donnie’s well–being.

was tipping in her favor. The glint in her eyes hinted at the belief that she held all the cards, and

knew her words had an effect on me, but I didn’t show it. I acted against

questioned, but I didn’t care to give an answer. They didn’t deserve my