Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Sidonie & Carlyle)

Chapter 81

CARLYLE’S POV

The decision to contine Raina to the pack dungeon echoed through the

Ancient corridors, a somber decree born out of her audacious attempt to harm the pack’s royals. The damp, dimly lit dungeon, usually reserved for the most severe transgressions, now housed the source of recent turmoil.

As I approached the cold iron bars that scaled Raina within the subterranean chamber, the air thickened with the residue of tension and retribution. She was now stripped of the bravado that marked our encounter, locked eyes with a mixture of defiance and realization.

“You brought this upon yourself, I stated firmly, the weight of leadership infusing my words. The pack’s justice system demanded consequences for those who threatened the very core of our

existence.

“You won’t go scot–free with this, you’ll have to face my brother for this, trust me!” She swore but it only amused me, the way she acted. Ever since she helped me, she never let the opportunity slide without rubbing it in my face that I sought her help.

“You’re wrong, dear. That’s in your territory and not in mine.”

“Fuck you, Carlyle. Fuck you!” She yelled as I left.

The dungeon’s heavy door creaked open as I left, returning to my abode when a messenger came to tell me that Alpha Rex seeks my audience. Smiling. I looked at my behind, taking a moment to digest Raina’s expression.

Back, in my office, the door opened, revealing Raina’s brother, no other than Rex, framed in the muted light of the corridor. His presence brought with it a tension that reverberated through the stone walls.

“You’ve crossed a line by imprisoning my sister,” he declared, his gaze unwavering. The air in the dungeon seemed to thicken as he stepped forward, the subtle undercurrent of a challenge lingering.

“That’s no friendly way to greet your fellow Alpha.”

I met his gaze evenly, acknowledging the gravity of the situation. I flashed him a smile but he wasn’t smiling. Instead, he glared daggers at me like that.

“Her actions posed a threat to the royals and the stability of our pack. Consequences are inevitable.” I finally said, offering him a

at to lay his butt.

He clenched his jaw, the lines of his face etched with frustration. “There must be another way to resolve this. I’m here to negotiate her release.”

“Of course, there are, but are you sure that it would be ellicient?”

Alpha and I engaged in a delicate dance of diplomacy within the confines of the

upon me. The shadows played on the cold floor, bearing witness to the intricate interplay of

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familial loyalty and the broader implications and he nodded in reluctant understanding. The negotiations unfolded in

understand the necessity of consequences, but I propose an alternative,” the rival Alpha suggested, his tone measured. “Release Raina, and in return, I offer a pact of non–aggression.

air, the gravity of the offer demanding thoughtful consideration. The dungeon’s cold walls seemed to absorb the deliberations, and after a pregnant

agreement.

important especially at that time when there were other supernatural beings undergoing training in my pack. If Rex commits to this pact

stays far away from this pack and hand over the Lupicure

to them but it wouldn’t be bad if we had control over it. It wouldn’t work without a royal from

I agreed to that

agreement crystallized, a semblance of accord emerged, the rival Alpha. acknowledging the

once more under my order, signaling a tentative step toward reconciliation.

RAINA’S POV

complexities that had woven a tapestry of

my ears, and hesitation hung in the air. Bracing myself, I pushed the door ajar, hoping for a private encounter with Carlyle. However, what met my eyes was a scene that unraveled

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and Donnie, their proximity a poignant tableau of camaraderie, conversed within the confines of the chamber. The atmosphere, thick with shared monients and laughter, was a stark reminder of the bonds that had formed in

of connections that had transcended my understanding. The pang of realization gripped

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laughter and shared

pang of jealousy. The silent retreat from the doorway mirrored the retreat

had to pretend like I just got there. I never knew

right to boss Carlyle’s messenger. She shunned me off without an appearance. What audacity?

of heartache, jealousy, and a desperate desire for resolution. Fueled by a yearning to understand the dynamics at play, I

“I want to understand Donnie’s routine, her habits. Please,

course, my lady. I’ll ensure you receive the information

secrecy, became a lifeline in