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.

wills intensified, setting the

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.

you suddenly

your sister, Rex. I can’t afford to have someone like her as reality. And I know you. wouldn’t either.

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

brother. Are you sure you really not going to go ahead with the marriage.

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

after staying silent for a while

mean

with confidence as she queried my decision as a sly

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

treatment she was getting. A wince

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

as a mix of anger and helplessness coursed through me. The urge to break free from my

was given felt like a

wall? Refusing me means risking

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

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

Rex questioned, but I didn’t care to give an answer. They didn’t deserve my answer.