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.

of his emissaries. As I descended to

you stop causing

brother? What did I do wrong?”

supposed to ask

voice was sharp and authoritative as it sliced through

within the pack are beneath your status,” he rebuked, his gaze

my report to you?”

fired back, “All I’m discussing with you here is to change for good and

reasons behind my every move. Yet, my brother’s stern visage remained unyielding, an impenetrable fortress against my justifications.

like a verbal duel, each word a weapon in the clash of perspectives. I pleaded my case, articulating the necessity of my strategic decisions in the perilous landscape of power

of our familial bond tested.

verbal struggle, my brother,

you’ll be deprived the right to your monthly allowance.”

out loud, not comfortable by

for family ties, bore witness to the weight of consequence, as a punishment unfolded–a stark reminder of the high stakes in our

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When you think your senses are alright, we

anger.

was about to leave, a messenger walked in with

have a message

Shade Alpha.” He said. Expectantly, I watched

when I saw him

hold the Meeting

no bounds. I would probably have

the meeting going to be

your business. Go reflect on yourself

asked

I have

“About three million.”

bind that bitch. If assassins can’t

cut off. What will you

your business. How dare