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.

battle of wills intensified, setting the stage for a clash of dominance and desires.

and not because of the alliance. I heard she was even the one who suggested getting married to me.

should be the one to ask you a question. Why did you suddenly change your mind? I mean,

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

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

you sure you really not going to go ahead with

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you agreed on? Are you sure can you take what’s coming?”

staying silent for a while got my brows furrowed. W does she

mean

sparkled with confidence as she queried my decision as a sly

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

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

intervene, to shield her from the rough handling, but I clenched my jaw instead, maintaining a stoic facade.

coursed through me. The urge to break free from my composure warred with the need to protect Donnie by not escalating

of control. Each yank and jostle she was given felt like a punch to my gut. Deep down, I and Laryl yearned to be her shield, but the chessboard of power

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

assurance as she was convinced that the power play was tipping in her favor. The glint in her eyes hinted at the belief that she held

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

I didn’t care to