Alpha’s Second Chance Mate (Crystal and Theo)

Chapter 16

CARLYLE’S POV

“Is this some kind of joke?” Donald said with a voice raise.

“No, it isn’t. It’s real. Alpha Rex wrote it himself.” I pointed to a looming red mark on the letter. “This is his seal.

The words carefully inscribed on the note received by my guards, conveyed a condition that churned my stomach with a potent blend of shock and rage. To secure the assistance I desperately sought, the demand was unequivocal- I was to marry my opponent’s sister.

The first wave that hit me was a shock, a punch to the gut that momentarily stole the air from my lungs. Fierce and unrelenting anger surged inside me like a tidal wave, engulfing me in a storm of emotions. The audacity of such a proposition from Alpha Rex, coupled with the blatant manipulation of familial ties for ulterior motives, fueled the flames of indignation within me..

My hands clenched the note involuntarily, crumpling it as if to release the seething fury that coursed through my veins. The audacity of this demand, presented under the guise. of assistance, struck a chord that resonated with the deepest recesses of my pride and autonomy.

Each word in the note seemed to taunt me increasingly. It wasn’t just a request for at matrimonial alliance; it was a calculated move, a chess piece maneuvered on the board of my life without my consent. The very essence of seeking assistance was tainted, overshadowed by the bitter taste of manipulation.

The room around me blurred as the red haze of anger clouded my vision. The audacity, the sheer gall of my opponent, unleashed a tempest of emotions that threatened to consume reason. The

note, now crumpled in my grip, bore witness to the storm that raged within a tempest of anger, betrayal, and a resolve to navigate this. unexpected turbulence with a strength that matched the tempest within. I knew he would find a way to retaliate to the embarrassment from earlier and I thought I was. ready for whatever he was going to do but I was

wrong.

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Never in hell did I think he would use marriage as a leverage. But he did. Marriage? Not then at least. I had someone else in mind. And how could he want me to marry someone from his pack? Someone that isn’t even my mate? Hell no! Far from it.

“Enough pacing around, Carl. That won’t solve the problem. We need to think of what to do instead..” Donald spoke up after a moment of several pacing about by me.

“No, what do you expect me to do? I can’t believe Rex will come up with such antics.

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Like I said earlier, he’s nothing but a schemish fool.”

“Take it easy, Carl. All these won’t solve the problem. What do you want to do?”

“I know, right. We’ll play him by his game. But before then, I’ll see if I can talk him out of it. I really can’t marry from his pack. You don’t expect me to, as an Alpha here, given the differences between us.”

“So when will the talking out of the marriage be?” Donald asked, grinning and smirking at me like a baby. I could tell what was going on in his mind, but at that moment, I completely ignored it as it wasn’t important.

“When? Of course, now. When it’s time to do something, there’s no need to be postponing it any longer. I’m heading there right now.” Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“That’s so fast. Don’t you think he’s going to feel this kind of power surge when he sees you there today? I mean, you just left his pack not quite long. Returning there today for such an issue just as requested in the note is kind of weird. It’s my opinion though, you have the final say as the Alpha.”

“I understand your points, Donald. But on this, I’m going there now,” I said with a tone of finality, heading out. This time, without an escort.

“I can see you got my letter.” That was the first thing Alpha Rex would say when I showed up in front of him.

“Of course, I did. And that’s why I’m here.”

“So, what’s your take? Are you in or not?”

“I’m in for the alliance. I’m in for your help but I’m not in for the marriage and that’s why I’m here. We need to talk about it.” I made sure Alpha Rex noticed my anger.

“There’s nothing much to talk about. It’s either you’re in for the marriage too, as I am in to render my help, or we are both not in. It’s a chance that can’t be discussed. Just an answer is needed.” Rex smirked, staring at me. Our gazes locked for a while, each of us ruminating on what our next move was going to be.

Weighing my options, I thought of other things I could do to avert the impending doom but there was none. If I was going to do anything, I will surely need the Five. Elements Grazer and that can’t be

gotten without Rex’s help.

Well, I could just accept his offer and after I get what I wanted from him, I can carry on with whatever it was I wanted to do.

“Alright” I said after a deep thought.

“Exactly! That’s good.” I reluctantly agreed to my opponent’s offer as a bitter taste

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lingered in my mouth, and my expression showed the internal conflict I felt. The façade of triumph on his face couldn’t mask the traces of surprise and smug satisfaction, as it was obvious he had been expecting me to acquiesce to his terms.

My eyes met his gaze with a mix of resignation and defiance. It was a moment of surrender, not to defeat, but to the harsh reality of a choice made under duress.

“Since you’ve agreed to my terms, I’ll surely render my help when necessary.”

“Thank you,” I said, about to take my leave.

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“Not that fast, Alpha Carlyle. We have to discuss countermeasures.” He wanted me to stay back, as he enjoyed the expression of anger in my countenance.

“Yeah, sure.” I sat back without a word.

“Why don’t we inform other supernaturals?”

“No, we can’t. Not yet.”

“Why did you say so?”

“We need to come to a definite conclusion about their plans before telling other supernatural beings. We need to know what they want to do and what they have done. Their progress. I’m saying this to prevent the Canthrastras from getting a hold of our measures. That would be a setback for us.”

“Of course, you’re right. That’s a reasonable point.”

“Yes, it is. I’ll kindly take my leave now. I have other things to attend to.”

“One more thing,” Rex uttered sharply.

What again? I felt like he was toying with me on purpose.

“Since you’re here, I suggest you meet my sister before you leave. You know, as a process towards our alliance. What do

you think?”

Once again, I was at a crossroad under the schemes of my rival. Dammit!

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