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.

setting the stage for

sister 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.

Why did you suddenly change your mind? I mean, this is not your

that. I 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. wouldn’t either. You know your sister more

won’t have you say bad things about

not going to go ahead with the marriage.

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Chapter 22

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

conversation after staying silent for a

mean

sparkled with confidence as she queried my decision as a sly smile played on her

dragged into the room. Her

treatment she

screamed to intervene, to shield her from the rough

as a mix of anger and helplessness coursed through me. The urge to break free from my composure warred with the

eyes 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

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

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

hurt in your presence?” She knew her words had an effect on me, but I didn’t show it. I acted against her wish.

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