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 a clash of dominance and desires.

I checked, your 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. So why the insistence?” I queried with a measured tone that Rex could understand.

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

I can’t afford to have someone like her as reality. And I know you. wouldn’t either. You know your sister more than I

you say

not

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

staying silent for a while got my brows

mean

decision

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. 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

body protesting against the rough treatment she was getting. A wince here, a fleeting

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

to reach out to her, but I restrained myself as a mix of anger and helplessness coursed through me. The urge to break free from my composure warred with the need to protect Donnie by not escalating

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 and Laryl yearned to be her shield, but the chessboard

means 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

presence?” She knew her words had an effect on

I didn’t