Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 187: Chapter 187

The silence that followed was deafening. Kimberly and Theo stood at the entrance of the sacred hall, their eyes still glowing with the radiant blue light of the spirits.

The weight of what had just happened settled upon the crowd like an invisible force.

No one dared to speak. No one dared to move.

Then, the voice rang out again from the mysterious doorway behind them, a voice that did not belong to any human present.

"Bow before your Alpha King and the Moon Goddess Reborn!"

The command echoed through the room like a decree written in the very fabric of the universe.

One by one, the alphas, their Lunas, the elders, and every important figure present had already dropped to their knees, their heads bowed in submission.

It was not a choice; it was a force compelling them to acknowledge the truth before them.

The balance of power had shifted, and none could deny it.

But amidst the sea of kneeling figures, two had returned to remaining upright... Alpha Derrick and Mona.

Their faces were twisted in defiance, their bodies trembling as they fought against the invisible force pushing them down.

Mona gritted her teeth, her nails digging into her palms as she struggled to remain standing.

Derrick’s jaw was clenched so tightly that a vein pulsed visibly at his temple.

Kimberly’s gaze locked onto Derrick’s. "Still resisting, Alpha Derrick?" she asked, her voice calm but carrying the weight of her newfound power.

Derrick spat on the ground. "I will never bow to you! You think this is over?

You think you have won?" His eyes burned with hatred, and yet, his legs wobbled, betraying the strength of the force that demanded his submission.

Theo stepped forward. "It is not about winning or losing, Derrick. It is about destiny. The spirits have spoken."

Mona let out a bitter laugh. "Destiny?" she sneered.

that what you call this? A pathetic excuse to

Mona? Power? Or was

lips curled in a snarl, but before she could respond, a sudden gust

the torches flickered wildly, and an ominous presence filled the

stepped forward, his

still watching," he announced.

murmur rippled through

a

in response to his defiance, the room

Derrick and Mona cracked, and an eerie light seeped through

from the alphas as the very foundation of the sacred hall seemed to rebel

the spirits’ will surging through

you have done," she said, her voice unwavering. "They

a step back, her bravado faltering. "This

a deep, guttural voice echoed from the void beneath them.

room, searching for an escape. But there was

to act. But she was frozen in place,

took another step forward. "You betrayed the

balance of power, manipulated the trials,

let out a mirthless laugh. "And yet, here

hand. A soft glow emanated from

eyes widened. "You

waver. "You have no idea

a sudden scream tore

to her knees, her hands clutching her throat as an unseen force constricted her

spirits were passing

shifted from defiance to

at her neck. "Help

come. The spirits had made

his fury

you truly are the

Mercy? After everything they

voice was steady beside her. "Mercy is not ours to