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.

intensified, setting the stage for a clash

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

a question. Why did you suddenly

afford to have someone like her as reality. And I

you say bad things about

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

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Are you sure can you take

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

mean

she queried my decision as a sly smile played on her lips.

contorted in a mixture of pain and fear as she was dragged into the room.

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

to shield her from the rough handling, but I clenched my jaw

as a mix of anger and helplessness coursed through me. The urge

concern hidden beneath a mask of control. Each yank and jostle she was given felt like a punch to my gut. Deep down,

the wall? Refusing me means risking Donnie’s well–being.

that the power play was tipping in her favor. The glint in her eyes hinted at the belief that she held all the cards, and that my resistance would soon crumble as I

to get hurt in your presence?” She knew her words had an effect on me, but I didn’t show it. I acted

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