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.

grand living room, Mona took a seat, her mind already

is powerful, wealthy, and well-connected. If I can get him on my side, it’ll make

alphas would be a lot smoother with him in

turned her gaze toward the Supreme Chief Priest, her voice

has decided to challenge for the Alpha seat in Derrick’s absence,"

am here to solicit your help in

back, his aged yet sharp eyes fixating on her.

to put an end to his quest by declaring that there

furrowed slightly, while the Supreme Chief Priest

said, his voice calm but firm, "on

all the necessary documents to support his

clenched her jaw. *This old man is going to make this

was silence for a few moments

if you

into Lucian’s past? Find something that can be used against him. If he has any

Mona’s eyes widened slightly.

actually a brilliant

slow smile spread across her lips. "I will consider that. That’s very thoughtful of you,

gave a small nod, but he was

she wants something.

spoke again. "Even if you find something against Lucian, you should be aware that the final

frowned. "What do

voting will be overseen by the Moon Goddess herself. She is the only

Mona’s heart sank.

*Kimberly.*

voice calm. "I thought you had the final say in these

Priest shook

absence of a Moon Goddess. But now that she has ascended

hands curled into fists on her lap. *That wench again. How do I work

to sense her frustration. He leaned

Goddess and the Alpha