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

was even the one who suggested getting married to me. So why the insistence?” I queried with a measured tone that Rex could

you suddenly change your mind? I

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

Carlyle. I won’t have you say bad things about my

Are you sure you really not going to go ahead

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

a while got my

mean

eyes sparkled with confidence as she queried my decision as a sly

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

protesting against the rough treatment she was getting. A wince here, a fleeting grimace there cach movement of hers seemed to intensify

moment, every fiber of my being screamed to intervene, to shield her from the rough handling, but I

to her, but I restrained myself as a mix of anger and helplessness coursed through

of control. Each yank and jostle she was given felt like a punch to my gut. Deep down, I and Laryl yearned to be her shield, but the chessboard of power demanded I bid

the writing on the wall? Refusing me means risking Donnie’s

The glint in her eyes hinted at the belief that she held all the cards, and that my resistance would soon crumble as

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

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