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.

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

not happen," Katherina declared,

true alpha king is not

"You’re wrong. I

Do you think this is over? You may have survived the trials, but the darkness is far from

chant, and the air grew thick with dark

a cold hand

blue light, and she raised her hands, summoning the power of

clashed with darkness, and

his own power surging. Katherina’s laughter echoed through the

then, as suddenly as it began, it was

her witches vanished into the

Chief

banished for now. Let

Theo and Kimberly knelt before him, the priest

power of the Moon Goddess, I crown

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

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

he whispered. "And when

in the shadows,

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was silent, save for the soft

of the coronation and

in the dim moonlight. She studied his face

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

the ceiling, his mind racing. Finally, he

"No," he admitted.

the type to run because he’s scared. I know him. He’s

he’ll return... that’s the real question." He paused,

whatever comes, we’ll face it together. We’re stronger side

just wish we could have peace... that nothing would trouble

you, no matter what, we’ll never be defeated as

wears the crown,

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

to the sound of his

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

the voice on the other end

Goddess need to come quickly,"

to him. He asked

before Theo could reply. Heart pounding, he turned to find Kimberly already awake, her eyes wide

need to get to Alpha Darwin’s place,"

nodded. "I

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