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

was even the one who suggested getting married to me. So why the insistence?” I queried with

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

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

won’t have you

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

Fri, 1 Mar DJ

Chapter 22

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

staying silent for a while got my brows furrowed. W does

mean

decision as a sly smile played on her lips.

a mixture of pain and fear as she was dragged into the

pain that was etched across her features spoke volumes with her body protesting against the rough treatment she was getting. A wince here, a

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

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

like a punch to my gut. Deep down, I and Laryl yearned to be her shield, but the chessboard of power demanded I bid my time.

on the wall? Refusing me means risking Donnie’s well–being. Are you truly

power play was tipping in her favor. The glint in her eyes hinted at the belief that she held all the cards, and that

her words had an effect on me, but I didn’t show it. I acted against

I didn’t care to give an answer. They