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.

tension thickened as the battle of wills intensified, setting the stage for

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

Why did you

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

enough, Alpha Carlyle. I won’t have you say

you sure you really not going to

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

after staying silent for a

mean

she queried my decision as a

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 for explanations of if some sort. Strands of her disheveled hair clung to her damp forehead, showing the struggle she endured

spoke volumes with her body protesting against the rough treatment she was getting. A wince here, a fleeting grimace there cach movement of hers seemed to intensify her suffering.

being screamed to intervene, to shield her from the rough handling,

through me. The urge

upon her with my concern hidden beneath a mask 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

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

eyes hinted at the

presence?” She knew her words had an

the lady you denied my sister for?” Rex questioned, but I didn’t