DONNIE’S POV


    My gaze met Carlyle’s, with his eyes holding a mix of emotions- regret, vulnerability, and an unspoken


    plea for understanding.


    “Donnie, it’s not what it seems. She was only here to take care of me due to… he began, his voice


    shaky.


    I made sure my expression remained unreadable, and the weight of Raina’s revtion hung in the air


    The room felt charged with tension as everyone awaited Carlyle’s response with the truth of the


    situation demanding acknowledgment.


    “Thest time I checked, you should be resting without disturbance. Why is she here?” Raina faced.


    Carlyle, then diverted her questioning gaze at Donald.


    “Why did you let her in, Beta?”


    I couldn’t believe that my days of worry and fear about Carlyle’s well being all turned out for nothing.


    So, he was with Raina within closed doors. Not even just anywhere, but in his inner chambers. How


    and why did he allow her in, in the first ce?


    First, Raina was a stranger who didn’t deserve to be let into important ces on the pack, talk less of


    the Alpha’s inner chambers. Second, I was not allowed into the premises because of the acimed


    bed rest with no disturbance that Carlyle requires but Raina was allowed in. Not just for a while but she


    virtually stayed with him all through the sickness. Who should be more respected. and more important?


    It baffled me, the audacity Raina disyed, barging into the Alpha’s inner chambers when 1, hist


    supposed mate, was denied ess. The inconsistency was ring my exclusion versus her


    unrestricted entry. It struck a chord deep within me, questioning what Carlyle’s thoughts were exactly.


    As Carlyle sought answers, my thoughts lingered on the injustice of it all. Was my role diminished to


    mere caretaker during his illness while Raina enjoyed an unearned proximity? The frustration


    simmered beneath my surface, awaiting resolution.


    “You shouldn’t be here, Raina,” Donald said with a re, but Raina knew exactly what she was. doing.


    “Carlyle, you’re not saying anything. At least, I deserve an exnation.”


    “Of course, you do. What…” he suddenly began coughing, as he winced in pain slightly.


    “You shouldn’t stress him, Donnie. If anything goes wrong, will you take responsibility for it?” Raina


    yelled, getting on my nerves.


    The audacity of Raina’s words fueled a fire within me. How dare she question mymitment and


    concern for Carlyle? The unfairness of the situation, where she enjoyed unhindered ess while I


    faced scrutiny, ignited a surge of anger.


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    With a firm resolve, I retorted, “I’ve been here for him when he needed someone. I don’t need


    permission or judgment. Carlyle can speak for himself.”


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    My response carried an undertone of defiance, a deration that my loyalty and care for Carlyle would


    not be overshadowed by Raina’s presumptuous ims.


    However, I had no choice but to recoil to myself with the actions that followed thereafter.


    “And as his main healer, I said he doesn’t have to answer to you,” Raina uttered firmly, standing up


    to me.


    I stared at Carlyle straight in the eye but he wasn’t saying a thing. Hurt, I felt a lump forming in my


    throat as Carlyle remained silent. The pain of his silence cut deep, and I struggled to maintain my


    composure. Blinking back tears, I turned away, determined not to let Raina witness my. vulnerability.


    As I left the room, each step echoed the ache in my heart. I held back the tears, refusing to let anyone


    see the impact of what happened on me. It was a silent retreat, a battle against the hurt and


    disappointment that threatened to overwhelm me.


    “Donnie! Sidonnie!” Carlyle called out to me, but I left without looking back, shielding my emotions until


    I found a private space to release the pent–up anguish.


    CARLYLE’S POV


    I opened my eyes to find Donnie by my side and it was a reassuring presence that instantly lifted my


    spirits. The days of pain and frustration without her and our son had been challenging, but her caring


    touch was like a healing balm.


    Unable to contain my relief and gratitude, I couldn’t help but express a sentiment that surprised.


    even me.


    “I wish I could be sick more often if it means you’ll take care of me like this, I mused, a yful. smile


    dancing on my lips. The genuine care she showered upon me in that moment made me appreciate the


    depth of our connection.


    Just when I signaled Donald to leave so I


    n have a private time with her, we heard noises from outside. Immediately, I recognized that it was


    Raina’s,


    Sighing. I exchanged a nce with Donald, both of us aware that Raina’s appearance had the potential


    toplicate things.


    “What is she doing here now?” I queried Donald under my breath through the mind–link, a mix of


    frustration and irritation clouding my expression. It seemed Rairia had a knack for choosing the most


    inconvenient moments to make an entrance.


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    “I really don’t know.” Donanswered, but I red at him instead.


    “Didn’t you say you made sure she was busy with something?”


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    “Of course, I did, which is why I can’t tell why she is here.”


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    “Then, make sure to stop her. We both know she loves creating a scene. I don’t want Donnie getting


    the wrong idea.”


    “Sure, let me see what I can do. I hope it’s not toote,” Donald said, heading for the door but it was


    toote as Raina already went past the guards sessfully.


    As expected, Raina did nothing but create a scene. She reveled in the chaos she created, proudly


    proiming her constant presence during my sickness to Donnie. The revtion hung in the air, a


    disruptive force that threatened the fragile bnce of the room. Donnie was caught between the


    tension and shifted ufortably, her gaze darting between Donald and me.


    Donald sought an exnation for what Raina said, but I had to keep mute the moment I was about to


    exin to her.


    *Remember the deal, Carl. Don’t be impulsive.” Donald reminded me before I could utter the things that


    came to my mind.


    Thus, I couldn’t say anything despite the banter between my woman and Raina. If not because of the


    situation, Raina wouldn’t have been involved in my life in any way.


    Donnie left angrily while I directed my attention to Donald.


    “What do I do?” I asked. Few minutes before, I was happy that things were getting better between us


    but everything was dashed into thin air the moment Raina came in. Damn that bitch!


    “I can’t tell you what your next step should be, but in everything, you’re an Alpha and you must honor


    your words.”


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