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.

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

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?”

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

go back on that. I answered your question earlier. The problem lies. with your sister, Rex. I can’t afford to have someone like her as reality. And I know you. wouldn’t either. You know your sister more than I

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

you sure you really not

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you sure can you

for a while got my brows furrowed. W does

mean

queried my decision

a mixture of pain and fear as she was dragged into the room. Her eyes, wide with distress, searched around for explanations of if some sort. Strands of her disheveled hair clung to her damp

she was getting. A wince here, a

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

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

and jostle she was given felt like a

the wall? Refusing me means risking Donnie’s

expression oozed 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 all the cards, and that my resistance would soon crumble as I wouldn’t

knew her words had

questioned, but I didn’t care