Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 165: Chapter 165

It was the day of the great Alpha meeting, a day that would decide the fate of many.

Derrick was adjusting his blazer, preparing to step out, when his phone rang. He glanced at the screen, and a slight look of surprise crossed his face.

Alpha Darwin.

His expression shifted into irritation. *Why is he calling me now?* He sighed before picking up the call, forcing his voice to remain calm.

"Good morning, Alpha Darwin."

"Good morning, Derrick..." Alpha Darwin’s voice carried an urgency that Derrick did not appreciate.

"I assume you’re preparing for the meeting. I need to ask you something important."

Derrick clenched his jaw, his irritation growing. *What does he want now? *He forced himself to remain composed.

"Go ahead. I’m listening."

"Do you know what the meeting is about? Or do you have anything to do with calling such an urgent gathering?"

Derrick was silent for a moment, carefully choosing his words. He wasn’t about to reveal anything.

"I don’t think anyone should be in a hurry to know the agenda," he finally said, his voice turning cold.

"Once we’re there, all answers will come to light."

Alpha Darwin exhaled deeply. There was a pause before he spoke again, this time in a lower, warning tone.

"I suppose I have my answer then. Derrick, listen to me carefully... Be very cautious. Things do not always unfold the way we plan. Be warned."

Before Derrick could respond, the call ended.

Derrick gripped his phone tightly, his expression darkening. "Who does he think he is?" he muttered under his breath.

He let out a slow exhale, forcing himself to remain calm.

* I’ve been too merciful with him. After today’s meeting, everyone will know their place.* Derrick thought to himself angrily.

He shrugged on his blazer and stepped out of his room. As he entered the living room, he found Mona waiting for him.

He quickly composed his face, masking his frustration from the earlier call.

Mona greeted him with a bright smile. "Good morning, my Alpha King."

Derrick chuckled lightly, shaking his head. "Mona, let’s wait until everything is confirmed. There are still many obstacles in our way, and you know too well that Theo won’t sit still."

Mona tilted her head, her confidence unwavering.

or anyone stopping you today. Just go there and rule as

her loyalty, her belief in his

only she knew*...

as the alpha king, I need to marry Kimberly. Only with

pressing a lingering kiss to Mona’s lips

sure everything goes as

out of the house, his convoy ready

moved swiftly down

standing there, her eyes narrowing slightly as a thought

through my veins, I will rule

THE ALPHAS

hall was filled with an eerie silence as

was thick, each alpha waiting for

two most powerful alphas were not present, Alpha Derrick and Alpha Theo

sound of engines rumbling outside

Derrick stepped out of his luxurious

lips as he observed the alphas already seated inside. Just

stepped out of his vehicle, his expression unreadable, his

met, a silent war ignited

the intensity of their gazes sent a clear message, this meeting would change

both alphas made their way into the

the chief priest, an elder with wisdom carved into every line on his face, stood to address the

to all alphas gathered here today. I acknowledge your commitment in responding to this urgent call despite

gathered here to discuss a matter that threatens the balance

hush fell over the hall as the chief priest’s voice took

has been summoned due to a serious accusation brought forth

erupted among the gathered

his chair, watching Theo’s face for any reaction.

he already know what’s coming?* Derrick thought to himself,

accused Alpha Theo of abducting Kimberly, the one he claims as his rightful Luna and also the

gasps filled the room. For the first time, many alphas became aware of the claim that she was the reincarnated Moon

clenched his fists. *Derrick is going too far. His arrogance will lead

Theo. "Alpha Theo, how do you respond to this

remind you that you are to swear

stripped of your title and treated as a

eyes turned to Theo as he slowly rose from his seat. A calm smirk

Judgment Book, for I have no fear of the truth." His voice carried

rush of triumph. *This is it. This is the final blow. He’s

firm. "Yes, it is

she was never abducted. She came of her

slammed his fist onto the table. "That’s a lie! You stole what belongs to

eyes cold. "Stole? You mean

collective gasp echoed through