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

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.

you a question. Why did you suddenly change

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

Alpha Carlyle. I won’t have you say

you sure you really not going to go ahead

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you sure can

the conversation after staying silent for a while got my brows furrowed.

mean

she queried my decision as a sly smile played on her lips.

room. Donnie’s face contorted in a mixture of pain and fear as she was dragged into the room. Her

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

that moment, every fiber of my being screamed to intervene, to shield her from the rough

restrained myself as a mix of anger and helplessness coursed through me. The

yank and jostle she was given felt like a

risking Donnie’s well–being. Are you truly

oozed assurance as she 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

knew her words had an effect on me,

questioned, but I didn’t care to