Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 189

Chapter 189: Chapter 189

Later that night, Derrick paced in his chambers, his mind racing. Mona watched him, her expression unreadable.

"You’re doing the right thing," she said softly, but her words felt like daggers. "Trust me. When you return, you’ll be unstoppable."

He stopped and looked at her. "And what about you? Will you wait for me? Or will you grow comfortable on the throne while I rot in exile?"

Mona’s lips curled into a sly smile. "You doubt me, my love? I’m doing this for us.

You’ll return stronger than ever. No one will stand in your way."

Derrick wanted to believe her. But the seeds of doubt had already taken root.

The next morning, Katherina gathered them all in a darkened chamber.

The old witches stood in a circle, chanting softly. Katherina turned to Derrick.

"When the moon is high tonight, you will leave. The spell will bind you to exile. Break it, and death will follow."

Derrick nodded. "I understand."

As night fell, Derrick stood at the edge of the forest, looking back at his pack one last time.

Mona stood beside Katherina, her face a mask of calm. "I’ll be back," he promised.

Mona only smiled. "I know."

And then he was gone.

In the days that followed, chaos brewed. News of Derrick’s exile spread through the packs like wildfire.

Some saw it as a sign of weakness; others whispered of a dark plot.

Meanwhile, Kimberly and Theo prepared for their coronation, but the shadows of Derrick’s betrayal and Katherina’s schemes loomed over them.

On the eve of the coronation, Kimberly sat alone in her chambers, staring into the flames of the hearth. Theo found her there, silent and still.

"You’re thinking about him," Theo said softly.

Kimberly looked up. "I can’t shake the feeling that this isn’t over. Derrick may be gone, but his shadow lingers."

Theo sat beside her, taking her hand in his. "Whatever comes, we’ll face it together."

The next day, as the sun dipped low on the horizon, the packs gathered for the coronation.

The great hall was filled with whispers and anticipation. The Supreme Chief Priest stood at the altar, waiting.

open. Katherina strode in, flanked by the old witches. Mona was at her

coronation will not happen," Katherina declared, her

king

stepped forward. "You’re wrong.

laughed. "Fool. Do you think this is over? You may have survived the trials, but the darkness is far from done with

chant, and the

hand wrap around her

burned with blue light, and she raised her hands, summoning

with darkness, and the hall erupted into

his own power surging. Katherina’s laughter

then, as suddenly as it began, it was

into the shadows,

Chief Priest stepped

for now.

before him, the priest

Goddess, I crown you Alpha King and

erupted into cheers, but Kimberly and Theo exchanged a look. This was only

in the heart of the forest, Derrick watched the moon rise, his heart burning with rage and

he whispered. "And when I am, they

the shadows,

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the soft hum of

coronation and the chaos of the day pressing heavily on

face Theo in the dim moonlight. She studied his face for a moment before speaking

Do you think Derrick ran away because he was scared and defeated?" Her voice was barely

up at the ceiling, his mind racing.

"No," he admitted.

type to run because he’s scared.

return and how he’ll return... that’s the real question." He paused, reaching out to gently stroke Kimberly’s

it together.

her head on his chest. "I just wish we could have peace... that nothing would trouble

head. "I promise you, no matter what, we’ll never be defeated as long

that wears the crown, but our bond makes us

softly, letting his words soothe her fears, and soon they both drifted

too soon. Theo stirred awake to the sound of

reached for it, careful not to wake Kimberly. When he saw Alpha

the voice on the other

and the Moon Goddess need

what’s happening to

Theo could reply. Heart pounding, he turned to find Kimberly already awake,

to Alpha Darwin’s place,"

"I know. Let’s

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