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

on her own will and not because of the alliance. I heard she was even the one who suggested getting married to

be the one to ask you a question. Why did you suddenly change your mind? I mean, this is not your style,

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

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

not going to

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on? Are you sure can you take what’s coming?”

in the conversation after staying silent for a while

mean

she queried my decision as

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

her body protesting against the rough treatment she

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

of anger and helplessness coursed through me. The urge to break

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

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

convinced that the power play was tipping in her favor. The glint in her eyes hinted at the belief that she held all the cards, and that my resistance would soon crumble as

you like your little baby to get hurt in your presence?” She knew her words

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