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.

setting the stage for a

last time I checked, your sister wanted to marry 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 measured tone

you suddenly change your mind? I

The problem lies. with your sister, Rex. I can’t afford to have someone like her as reality. And I know you.

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

Are you sure you really not going to go ahead with

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Are you sure can you take what’s

a while got my brows

mean

decision as a sly smile

fear as she was dragged into the room. Her eyes, wide with distress, searched

rough treatment she was getting.

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

and jostle she was given felt like a punch

don’t you see the writing on the wall? Refusing me means risking Donnie’s well–being. Are

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 wouldn’t have a choice.

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

you denied my sister for?” Rex questioned, but I didn’t care to give an answer. They