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

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

question. Why did you suddenly change your mind? I mean, this is not your style,

sister, Rex. I can’t afford to have someone like her as reality. And

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

alright, brother. Are you sure you really not

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

a while got

mean

as she queried my decision as a sly

and fear as she was dragged into

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

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

out to her, but I restrained myself as a mix of anger and helplessness coursed through me. The urge to

jostle she was given felt like a punch to my gut. Deep down,

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

convinced 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

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

denied my sister for?” Rex questioned, but I didn’t care