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 at her side, her eyes glinting

coronation will not happen," Katherina declared, her voice echoing through the

alpha king

stepped forward. "You’re

is over? You may have survived the trials, but the darkness is far from done with

began to chant, and the air grew

cold hand

burned with blue light, and

and the hall

her, his own power surging. Katherina’s

as suddenly as it

and her witches vanished into the shadows, leaving only

Chief

has been banished for now. Let the coronation

and Kimberly knelt before him, the

the power of the Moon Goddess, I crown you Alpha King and Moon

Kimberly and Theo exchanged a look. This was only

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

when

somewhere in the shadows, Katherina

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silent, save for the soft

Kimberly lay in bed, the weight of the coronation and the chaos of the day pressing heavily

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

defeated?" Her voice was barely a whisper, but it carried the weight

ceiling, his mind

"No," he admitted.

to run because he’s scared. I

return... that’s the real question." He paused, reaching out to

it together. We’re

her head on his chest. "I just wish we could have peace... that

no matter what,

the head that wears the

her fears, and soon they both

too soon. Theo stirred awake to the sound

to wake Kimberly. When he saw Alpha Darwin’s name on

answered, but the voice

Theo, please... you and the Moon Goddess need to come quickly," a

we don’t know what’s happening to him. He asked to see you.

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

Alpha

nodded. "I know.

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