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.

don’t see anything or anyone stopping you today. Just go there and rule as you were meant

her words. He admired her loyalty, her belief in his power. But she was still unaware of the true extent of

knew*...

throne as the alpha king, I need to marry Kimberly. Only with her by my

kept his smile as he leaned in, pressing a lingering kiss to Mona’s lips

make sure everything

out of the house, his convoy ready to escort

cars moved swiftly down the road, disappearing

slightly as a thought consumed her mind.

veins, I

THE ALPHAS

hall was filled with an eerie silence as the

thick, each alpha waiting for what was

the two most powerful alphas were not present, Alpha Derrick

sound of engines rumbling outside signaled the arrival

luxurious vehicle, his sharp

the alphas already seated inside.

of his vehicle, his expression

met, a silent war ignited

their gazes sent a clear

hesitation, both alphas made their way into

elder with wisdom carved into every line on his face, stood to

I acknowledge your commitment in responding to this

discuss a matter that threatens the balance among

as the chief priest’s voice took on

been summoned due to a serious accusation brought

erupted among the

his chair, watching Theo’s face for any

already know what’s

he claims as his rightful

room. For the first time, many alphas became aware of the claim that

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

to Theo. "Alpha Theo,

you speak, I must remind you that you are to

you will be stripped of your title and treated as a

rose from his seat.

the Judgment Book, for I have no fear

triumph. *This is it. This is the

it is true that Kimberly is the Moon Goddess

But she was never abducted. She came of

onto the table. "That’s a lie!

"Stole? You

gasp echoed through