Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 40

RAINA’S POV

In the shadowy corners of my clandestine world, I meticulously crafted a plan to eliminate Donnie, a formidable threat to my ambitions of getting Alpha Carlyle of the Moon Shade Pack for myself. The air was thick with tension as I dispatched a group of skilled assassins after buying their loyalty with promises of power and wealth.

Days passed, each one a torturous wait for the anticipated news that would signal the success of my covert operation. Yet, an cerie silence enveloped the situation, as if the very walls were withholding the secrets of the unfolding drama.

Doubt gnawed at the edges of my confidence, and anxiety clawed at the recesses of my mind. Had my carefully chosen assassins betrayed me, or had they fallen victim to Donnie’s cunning traps? The weight of uncertainty bore down on me, threatening to expose the vulnerabilities I had worked so hard to conceal.

In the midst of my turmoil, I found myself haunted by the consequences of failure. Donnie’s existence was a formidable barrier to my aspirations, and I couldn’t afford to let sentimentality or hesitation compromise my carefully calculated maneuvers.

“Alpha Raina, someone seeks your audience. My stand–in maid announced and I signaled for her to let the person in.”

“Alpha Rex calls for your presence.” He said.

“It’s fine. You can go.” I gestured for him to leave.

As the hours stretched into an agonizing eternity, I wrestled with the shadows of my

own creation.

“Let’s go,” I said to my maid who stood up immediately, to obey my command.

Within the confines of my brother’s chamber, an unsettling air of tension awaited me. His countenance betrayed an anger that simmered beneath the surface, and my attempt at levity merely brushed the edge of his discontent.

“Hey, bro. I was told you missed me.” I said to him as he flashed me a smile.

“Of course, I do.”

“It’s such a pleasure, bro.” I said.

“Shut it this instant!” He yelled at me making me flinch. The laughter that briefly

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danced in the room dissolved as he forcefully pushed me away, commanding me to

kneel.

I dare not disobey him in front of his emissaries. As I

you? Never! I’ll only miss you when you stop causing met trouble! When people stop bri ging reports about you, then,

brother? What did I do wrong?”

you supposed to ask me such a

and authoritative as it sliced

sassy actions within the pack are beneath your status,” he rebuked, his gaze unwavering in its intensity.

exactly brought my report to

you want to know?” He fired back, “All I’m discussing with you here is to change for good and stop your silly

explanation, threading. together the reasons behind my every move. Yet, my brother’s stern visage remained

each word a weapon in the clash of perspectives. I pleaded my case, articulating the necessity of

foundations of our familial bond tested. My attempts at reconciliation through discussion faltered, leaving me at the mercy

of our verbal struggle, my brother,

you’ll be deprived the right to your

Rex!” I shouted out loud, not comfortable by his

witness to the weight of consequence, as a punishment unfolded–a

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from you. When you think your senses are alright, we can have this conversation again.” He finalized, leaving me to

anger.

was about to leave, a messenger walked

a

Shade Alpha.” He said. Expectantly, I watched as my brother

I asked when I saw him

Meeting of

bounds. I would

the meeting going to be held and where?”

your business. Go reflect on yourself in your room.”

I asked my maid.

I have in

“About three million.”

bitch. If assassins can’t be trusted, I’ll rather

cut off. What will you spend if you use the savings

business. How dare you question me?” I