Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 178: Chapter 178

The next morning, Kimberly had already set Theo free with her unimaginable powers.

Theo stood tall beside Kimberly, his stance firm, his gaze sharp as he observed Steve, who was being escorted into the room by Dr. Ashley his friend.

Steve’s hands were bound behind him, but his face was set in defiance, his eyes scanning the room as though he still had some control over the situation.

Kimberly took a step forward, her piercing eyes locking onto his, demanding truth.

"You have been acting like you have the power to call the shots here. Now, let me give you one last chance...

Who sent you, and why did you go after Theo?" Kimberly’s voice was calm, yet it carried a terrifying intensity, making the air around them feel heavy.

Steve, however, let out a low chuckle, shaking his head.

"You think showing up with some petty powers will make me talk to you?

Why don’t you make me talk with your powers or, better still, kill me?" His voice dripped with arrogance, but deep inside, he was calculating.

He had seen what Kimberly was capable of, and that alone sent an uneasy feeling crawling up his spine. Still, he refused to show weakness.

Kimberly exhaled slowly, her gaze never leaving his.

"Yes, I have the power to even read your mind... But I want to give you the benefit of the doubt to redeem yourself." She paused for a second before continuing. "Katherina sent you."

Steve’s composure cracked, his breath hitching slightly.

His eyes widened just enough for Kimberly to notice, though he quickly masked his reaction.

His mind was racing. *How does she know?* He swallowed hard, trying to maintain his indifferent facade.

Theo, who had remained silent, suddenly moved. His steps were deliberate, his presence towering as he stopped right in front of Steve.

Crouching slightly to meet Steve’s gaze, he spoke, his voice low and controlled.

"You said something about my blood being special... What do you mean by that?" His question carried weight, his icy stare boring into Steve.

Steve smirked, though there was no amusement in his expression.

"I don’t know what you’re talking about. You can find out yourself." His voice held defiance, but there was a flicker of hesitation in his eyes.

*I can’t let them think I’m weak... I need to stay strong.

They don’t seem like the kind to kill me outright. I still have a chance.* Steve thought to himself, trying to keep his mind from spiraling.

Kimberly tilted her head slightly, unimpressed by his resistance.

"Then you leave me no option but to do the unthinkable to get you to talk." Her voice was steady, but there was a cold finality in her tone that sent a shiver through the room.

Ashley, who had been silent until now, suddenly stepped forward, her voice filled with urgency.

"Please, help him... He’s very sick." She pleaded, her eyes filled with desperation.

immediately turned to her with a fierce glare. "Ashley, no! Don’t say anything!" He

He’s sick and he

herself to her knees before Kimberly. "I

Theo exchanged glances, both slightly surprised

He shifted uncomfortably, his

a slow step forward until she was standing directly in front of Steve. "Give me your hands." Her

moved involuntarily. Slowly, he stretched

connected, Kimberly closed her eyes, and an odd sensation

it was overwhelming, like an invisible force unlocking something buried deep inside

snapped open, glowing faintly

any sickness is within you, it’s because you

breath hitched. He felt something inside him stir, something foreign yet oddly

to accept who I am? What

furrowed. "What do you mean, Kim?" His voice was

Theo. "He’s like us... But

her hands trembling

what?" She looked between Steve and Kimberly, hoping she

legs felt heavy, as though an invisible force was keeping him rooted to the

mind was screaming, telling him to deny it, to reject

His voice was barely above a whisper,

remained firm. "You are not who you

room. Steve’s breathing grew ragged, his fists clenching involuntarily.

mind struggling to wrap around the revelation. Theo, on the other hand,

that can’t be true. I would have known. I would have felt it. I can’t be

of anger crashed over him,

trembled as his vision blurred. He wanted to lash out, to deny it, to reject

rage and desperation. He yanked his

expression unreadable. She had seen this reaction before, the denial, the fear,

several shaky steps backward, his mind a whirlwind

he had believed he was in control, that he knew who he was.

him cautiously, placing a hand on his arm. "Steve..." she said softly, but he shrugged her

want, but it won’t change the

between them, his

wanted to run, to escape from this nightmare. But deep down, he knew there was nowhere to

voice cut through the tension once more, her

Steve’s spine. And

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Derrick and Mona remained seated before Katherina, but the tension in the air

faces that things had not gone according to

his fists. He had expected news by now, news

word that Theo and Kimberly are gone?" Derrick’s voice broke the

look so piercing that it sent an unexpected shiver

demanded submission, and Derrick was reminded once again of

now. She will be prepared for it," Katherina stated firmly.

his

I can?" Katherina’s voice cut through the

weight of her words sank in. "Why