Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 197: Chapter 197

Mona gripped the steering wheel as she maneuvered through the winding roads leading away from the pack house.

It was ten in the morning, and every second mattered.

She had been working tirelessly, meeting important figures, persuading those who mattered, and ensuring her grip on the Alpha’s seat remained unshaken.

*Lucian thinks he can challenge me? That foolish boy. He has no idea who he’s up against.* Mona thought.

Her eyes flickered with determination as she pulled up to an old but grand estate, the home of the Supreme Chief Priest.

As she stepped out of the car, a familiar figure caught her attention.

Steve.

He was just about to leave.

Her expression remained neutral, masking the curiosity and slight irritation bubbling beneath. *What is Steve doing here?*

She walked toward them with a controlled smile, her heels clicking against the stone pavement.

"Well, this is a surprise," she said smoothly, exchanging greetings with both men.

Steve met her gaze for a brief moment, his expression unreadable. "I was just leaving," he said casually, glancing between her and the Supreme Chief Priest.

Mona’s mind raced. *Leaving? No. I can’t let him walk away just yet.*

"Please, Steve," she said quickly, her voice holding a tone of persuasion.

"You are one of us now. I would like to discuss a matter of great urgency with you and the Supreme Chief Priest."

Steve raised an eyebrow slightly. *Since when does Mona ever want to involve me in anything?*

He studied her carefully. *What is she up to and what game is she playing?*

The Supreme Chief Priest remained silent, watching the exchange with an air of amusement before finally gesturing for them to enter.

room, Mona took a seat, her

wealthy, and well-connected. If I can get him on my side,

the alphas would be a lot

her gaze toward the

secret that Lucian has decided to challenge for the Alpha seat

here to solicit your help in protecting

leaned back, his aged yet sharp eyes fixating on her. "And when you say ’help,’ what

sharply before speaking. "I want you to put an end to

while the Supreme Chief Priest let out

but firm, "on what grounds should I disqualify

has presented all the necessary documents to support his

old man is going to make

few

know much about pack politics, but if you want to win, you need to play

don’t you dig into Lucian’s past? Find something that can be

Mona’s eyes widened slightly.

actually a

"I will consider that.

a small nod, but he was watching her

thanks anyone unless she wants something.

if you find something against Lucian,

frowned. "What do you

herself. She is the only one who has the authority to nullify a candidate from the

Mona’s heart sank.

*Kimberly.*

calm. "I thought you had the final say in

Supreme Chief Priest

been making decisions in the absence of a Moon Goddess. But now that she has ascended in her full power, she will preside over this

*That wench again. How do I work

her

to the Moon Goddess and the Alpha King. Perhaps I can