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.

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

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

one to ask you a question. Why did you suddenly change your mind?

The problem lies. with your sister, Rex. I can’t afford to have someone

have you say bad things about

you sure you really not going to go ahead with the marriage.

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sure can you take what’s coming?”

in the conversation after staying silent for a

mean

queried my decision as a sly smile played on

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.

she was getting. A wince here, a

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

twitched involuntarily, aching to reach out to her, but I restrained myself as a mix of anger and helplessness coursed through me.

was given felt like a

Refusing me means risking Donnie’s well–being. Are you truly willing

was 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 I

your presence?” She knew her words had an

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