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.

front of his emissaries. As I descended to my knees, the

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

wrong, brother? What did I do wrong?”

to ask

was sharp and authoritative as

actions within the pack are beneath your status,” he

exactly brought my report to

He fired back, “All I’m discussing with you

maneuvers, I ventured into an explanation, threading. together the reasons behind my every move. Yet, my brother’s stern visage remained unyielding,

the necessity of my strategic decisions in the perilous landscape of power and alliances. However, my brother’s conviction in my misjudgments

of our conflicting ideologies, the very foundations of our familial bond tested. My attempts at

final throes of our verbal struggle, my brother, unmoved by my

the right

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

weight of consequence, as a punishment unfolded–a stark reminder of

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want to hear a word from you. When you think your senses are alright, we can have

anger.

I was about to leave, a messenger walked in with

have a

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

asked when I saw

Carlyle. He finally decided to hold the Meeting

no bounds. I would probably have a chance to see

going to be held and

business. Go reflect on yourself in

asked my maid.

do I have

“About three million.”

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

allowance has been cut off. What will you spend if you use the savings

It’s not your business. How dare you question me?” I fired at her.