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.

thickened as the battle of wills intensified, setting

of the alliance. I heard she was even the one who suggested getting married to me. So why the insistence?”

did you suddenly change your mind?

no need to go back on that. I answered your question earlier. The problem lies. with your sister, Rex. I can’t afford to have someone like her as reality.

Carlyle. I won’t have you

really not going to

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Chapter 22

can you take what’s coming?” Raina’s sudden

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

mean

decision as a sly smile played on her lips.

dragged into the room. Her eyes, wide with distress,

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

from the rough handling, but I clenched my jaw instead, maintaining

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

movement inflicted upon 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 of power demanded

darling, don’t you see the writing on the wall? Refusing me means risking Donnie’s well–being. Are you truly willing to take that chance?” Raina

tipping in her favor. The glint in her eyes hinted at the belief that she

knew her words had

Rex questioned, but I didn’t care to give an answer. They didn’t deserve my