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.

a fierce glare. "Ashley, no! Don’t say anything!" He snapped, but Ashley was

sick and he needs help." Ashley’s voice wavered,

hands trembling as she lowered herself to her knees before Kimberly.

both slightly surprised by

genuinely uneasy. He

was standing directly in front of Steve. "Give me your hands."

second, but his body moved involuntarily.

moment their hands connected, Kimberly closed her eyes,

like an invisible force unlocking

open, glowing faintly

if any sickness is within you, it’s because you refuse

He felt something inside him stir, something foreign yet oddly familiar. His pulse quickened as her words echoed in his

am? What the hell does that

do you mean, Kim?" His voice was cautious, but curiosity

Theo. "He’s like us... But he’s

hands trembling slightly as

looked between Steve and Kimberly, hoping

a step back, but his legs felt heavy, as though an invisible force was keeping him rooted to the

mind was screaming, telling him to deny

was barely above a whisper, but the crack

firm. "You are not who you think you

room. Steve’s breathing

mouth hung slightly open, her mind struggling to wrap around the revelation. Theo,

*No... No, that can’t be true. I would have known.

anger crashed over

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

mix of rage and desperation. He yanked his hands

reaction

steps backward, his mind

he was in control, that he knew who he was. But now...

hand on his arm. "Steve..." she said softly, but he shrugged

but it won’t change the truth. Sooner or later,

eyes darted between them, his

run, to escape from this nightmare. But deep down,

once more, her tone unwavering. "No one touches my precious

weight that sent a chill down Steve’s spine. And

★★★

before Katherina, but the tension

on their faces that things had not gone

burned in Derrick’s eyes as he clenched his fists. He had expected news by

gone?" Derrick’s voice broke the silence, his tone sharp with frustration. His patience had

a look so piercing that it sent an unexpected shiver

submission, and Derrick was reminded once again of who he

will be prepared for it," Katherina stated firmly. "We will

his frustration mounting. "But

think you can do it better than I can?"

as the weight of her words sank