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.

tension thickened as the battle of wills intensified, setting the stage

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

to ask you a question. Why did you suddenly

I answered your question earlier. The problem lies. with your sister, Rex. I can’t afford to have

Alpha Carlyle. I won’t have you say

you really not going

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sure can you

conversation after staying silent for a while got my

mean

queried my decision as a sly smile played on her

swung open, 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.

she was getting. A wince here, a fleeting grimace there cach movement of hers seemed to

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

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

concern hidden beneath a mask of control. Each yank and jostle she was given felt like

on the wall? Refusing me means risking Donnie’s

convinced that the power play was tipping in her favor. The glint in her eyes hinted at

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

I didn’t care to give an answer. They didn’t deserve my

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