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 of dominance and desires.

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

should be the one to ask you a question. Why did you suddenly change your mind? I

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. And

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

really not

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

silent for a while

mean

decision as a sly smile played on

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

she was getting.

to intervene, to shield her from the rough handling, but I clenched my jaw instead, maintaining a

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

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

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

glint in her eyes hinted at the belief that she held

like your little baby to get hurt in your presence?” She knew her words had an effect on me, but

denied my sister for?” Rex questioned, but I