DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 22
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.
The tension thickened as the battle of wills intensified, setting the stage for a
clash of dominance and desires.
“The last time I checked, your 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. So why the insistence?” I queried with a measured tone that Rex
could understand.
“I should be the one to ask you a question. Why did you suddenly change your
mind? I mean, this is not your style, Carlyle.”
“There's no need to go back on that. I answered your question earlier. The
problem lies. with your sister, Rex. I can’t afford to have someone like her as
reality. And I know you. wouldn't either. You know your sister more than I do.”
“That's enough, Alpha Carlyle. I won't have you say bad things about my sister.”
“It's alright, brother. Are you sure you really not going to go ahead with the
marriage.
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like you agreed on? Are you sure can you take what's coming?” Raina’s sudden
interruption in the conversation after staying silent for a while got my brows
furrowed. W does she
mean
Raina’s eyes sparkled with confidence as she queried my decision as a sly smile
played on her lips.
My heart pounded in my chest as the door swung open, revealing the sight of 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 the struggle she endured
all the way down.
The pain that was etched across her features spoke volumes with her body
protesting against the rough treatment she was getting. A wince here, a fleeting
grimace there cach movement of hers seemed to intensify her suffering.
In that moment, every fiber of my being screamed to intervene, to shield her from
the rough handling, but I clenched my jaw instead, maintaining a stoic facade.
My fingers twitched involuntarily, aching to reach out to her, but I restrained
myself as a mix of anger and helplessness coursed through me. The urge to
break free from my composure warred with the need to protect Donnie by not
escalating the situation.
My eyes traced every harsh movement inflicted upon her with my concern hidden
beneath a mask of control. Each yank and jostle she was given felt like a punch
to my gut. Deep down, I and Laryl yearned to be her shield, but the chessboard
of power demanded I bid my time.
“Carlyle, darling, don't you see the writing on the wall? Refusing me means
risking Donnie’s well-being. Are you truly willing to take that chance?” Raina
asked tauntingly.
Her expression oozed assurance as 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 that my resistance would soon crumble as I wouldn't have a choice.
“Would you like your little 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 her wish.
“Is this the lady you denied my sister for?” Rex questioned, but I didn't care to
give an answer. They didn’t deserve my answer.
“That should be none of your business, I'll take my leave now. When you deem it
fit to have this discussion again, you let me know. Or when you deem it right to
train your
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sister the right thing she should act, then we can repeat this discussion,” I said,
not caring about Donnie. It took every ounce of strength in me not to falter.
Turning my back at them all, I reluctantly left them to themselves.
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Raina's frustration boiled over as I
exited the room, leaving her with the
unsettling aftermath. She turned to
her brother, Alpha Rex, and with a
venomous tone, yelled at him to
salvage the situation. Her voice
echoed with a mix of anger and
desperation, a stark contrast to the
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The weight of her thwarted plans
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pressed heavily on Raina’s shoulders,
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and the realization that things didn’t
unfold as she envisioned fueled her
internal turmoil. A torrent of
emotions painted her expression —
anger at the failed manipulation,
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In that charged moment, Raina,
usually in control, found herself
grappling with the discomfort of
uncertainty. The walls of her
calculated demeanor cracked,
revealing a glimpse of the inner
turmoil she rarely allowed others to
witness. The thwarted ambitions and
the unraveling of her carefully woven
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Outside where I stood thinking of my next action, I couldn’t help but smirk.
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