Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 176: Chapter 176

Kimberly was in the room, lying on the bed, staring at the ceiling.

Her mind was spiraling with everything that had been happening.

The three tests to prove that she was the Moon Goddess reborn, the abduction of her friends and Elena, and Alpha Darwin’s instructions to her and Alpha Theo.

The weight of it all pressed down on her, making her feel trapped in an endless cycle of danger and responsibility.

*I have to take things one step at a time. The time for the test is drawing closer day by day, but I need to understand myself more first.* Kimberly thought.

She sat up slowly, running her hands through her hair as she exhaled deeply.

Her eyes darted to the clock on the wall.

"What’s keeping Theo so long? He was supposed to have returned by now." She muttered to herself, grabbing her phone from the nightstand.

She hesitated for a moment before dialing Theo’s number. The call didn’t connect.

She frowned, staring at the screen. Maybe he’s just busy? She tried again, but still, the call didn’t go through.

Just as she was about to try one more time, a sudden chill ran down her spine.

It wasn’t the usual cold that came from the evening air; it was different, unnatural. It felt as if the air around her had thickened, vibrating with an unseen force.

Her breath hitched as she lifted her gaze toward the wall.

Her eyes widened when she saw a strange formation of white flames taking the shape of a tree.

She blinked rapidly, trying to make sense of what she was seeing. Before she could react further, a familiar voice echoed through the room.

"Kimberly, don’t rush into saving us... Katherina wants to trap you."

Kimberly gasped, stepping back slightly. Mohandria?! The voice was unmistakable. But how? How was she speaking to her?

"How are you able to reach me?" she whispered, her voice trembling with shock.

"I am using everything within me to speak now... Listen to my warning. Katherina isn’t working alone.

In all you do, seek help. Don’t be reckless." Mohandria’s voice grew faint, the glowing white tree slowly dissolving into nothingness.

Kimberly stood frozen, staring at the wall where the flames had been just moments ago.

Her hands trembled. What is happening? Is Mohandria even alive? And what about the others? Her mind raced with questions, each one filling her with increasing dread.

She gritted her teeth and grabbed her phone again.

"I need to reach Theo. He will have an idea of what to do." She dialed his number once more, praying that he would pick up this time.

The call connected.

Relief flooded her, but only for a second.

"Theo, where are you? I need to speak to you," she said urgently. But instead of Theo’s familiar voice, a different voice responded, cold, emotionless, and chilling to the bone.

able to speak to Theo right now...

breath caught in her

you sound surprised. Did you

grip on the phone tightened,

the hell are you? What have you done to Theo?"

I won’t let him die. That depends on how

Cooperate? She swallowed the lump in her throat. "What

responded, sounding satisfied. "I want you to come to me. Alone. Do that, and your precious Theo will

clenched her fists, trying to

But... Theo

her eyes for a moment, willing herself to think. *I have no

said. "Send me

voice replied, "Wow, that

The call ended.

as a message beeped, revealing the location

wildly. She stood up, grabbing her jacket before heading

dimly lit warehouse, staring down at Theo,

from the side of Theo’s face, but it was clear he had received some first aid

"Tell me," he began, his voice eerily calm, "what’s so special

his gaze meeting Steve’s

rasped out. "I thought

He exhaled sharply before standing

the side. Theo let out a low grunt but didn’t give Steve the satisfaction of

knuckles, shaking his

won’t kill you now," he muttered. A cruel smirk formed on his lips as he

eyes darkened with realization.

no use. His

stepped back, crossing his arms as he watched

as you think," he said casually. "You’re just another pawn

"You think you’re in control? You’re

didn’t waver. "We’ll see about

room, both men staring each other down, both knowing

the

set. The game was

★★★

stepped out of his vehicle, his boots landing heavily

before him sent a wave

house, whispering amongst themselves, fear evident in their

moved through the anxious pack members, his imposing

voice, sharp and commanding, cut

going

Then, the old physician stepped forward, his hands trembling slightly as he

eyes studied the lifeless bodies. Blood soaked their clothes, and deep claw marks marred their flesh. It

the physician

His jaw clenched, fists tightening

back?"

old physician swallowed hard

all heard a noise, a cry of pain. By the time we arrived, we found them like this." He hesitated before

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