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

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

Why did you suddenly change your mind? I mean, this

back on that. I answered your question earlier. The problem lies. with your sister, Rex. I can’t afford to have someone like

Carlyle. I won’t have you

brother. Are you sure you really not going to

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

conversation after staying silent for a while got

mean

she queried my decision as a sly smile played on her

in my chest as the door 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. Her eyes, wide with distress, searched around

treatment she was getting. A wince here, a fleeting grimace there cach

moment, every fiber of my being screamed to intervene, to shield her from the rough handling, but I clenched my jaw instead, maintaining a stoic

fingers twitched involuntarily, aching to reach out to her, 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

yank and jostle she was given felt like a punch to my gut.

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

eyes hinted at the belief that she held all the cards, and that my resistance would soon

your presence?” She knew her words had an effect on me, but I

for?” Rex questioned, but I didn’t care to give an answer.