Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 198: Chapter 198

Mona stepped forward, her face adorned with a pleasant smile, but she knew better than to assume Kimberly and Theo would be fooled by it.

These two weren’t easily deceived. They were sharp, calculated, and always three steps ahead.

She needed to tread carefully.

"I have to discuss a matter of serious urgency with both of you. That’s why I am here," Mona said, allowing her smile to fade into a more serious expression.

Kimberly and Theo remained silent, their gazes locked onto Mona, studying her as if she were a puzzle waiting to be solved.

*Mona, you’re here to play mind games. But let’s see how long you can keep your act together before you slip up,* Kimberly thought to herself.

Theo was the first to break the silence. A slow, knowing smile formed on his lips before he motioned toward the house.

"Alright then, let’s talk inside," he said, his voice smooth yet unreadable.

Mona followed them in, her mind already calculating her next move.

She had come prepared for this conversation, but she also knew that neither Kimberly nor Theo would make things easy for her.

Inside the grand living room, they all took their seats. Mona sat opposite Kimberly and Theo, her posture poised, her expression composed, but her mind was racing.

She didn’t waste time.

"I have been working tirelessly to win over the alphas and key decision-makers to my side, so I can retain the Alpha’s seat and protect Derrick’s legacy," Mona stated, her eyes sharp with determination.

"I believe this isn’t news to either of you."

Theo leaned back into his seat, watching Mona with his usual, unreadable expression. He didn’t speak. He was waiting.

Kimberly, however, was quick to respond.

"Mona, we are aware," she said smoothly. "In fact, we expect both you and Lucian to do exactly that. The only thing we don’t know is why you’re telling us this."

Mona inhaled deeply before speaking again.

"Good. Then I’ll be direct," she said, clasping her hands together.

everywhere I go, I keep being told that if I want to keep my seat, I need to speak with both

something unspoken passing

tilted her

Do you think you need our support? Do you think you need

her confidence

for anything," she said firmly. "And as for support, I don’t see why pleading for it should be

you here?" he asked, his tone colder

darkened slightly, but she

final say on what happens," she said, watching Kimberly’s expression

to confirm whether she will

heavy silence settled

leaned forward slightly, her lips forming a soft

to play fair," she said,

that’s your concern, you have nothing to worry

thin, but she didn’t let it show. Kimberly’s words, her composed

suddenly sat up straighter, his gaze more

his eyes locked onto hers. "Tell me why you are really

remain calm.

always saw through her, no matter how well she masked her

knows I have another agenda.* Mona thought

"I want us to strike

expression shifted slightly, intrigue flashing in her

deal?" Kimberly echoed, glancing at Theo,

it," Theo said, his voice

deep

seat of Darwin’s pack is still open,"

position, and in return, you assure me

and even let’s assume you have a day there... Why do you want to give it

it away for free. I am securing my own

fingers tapping

think either of us is interested in that?" he

eyes gleamed

said simply. "So, I am offering you one to

silent for a few

"But the answer you seek... you won’t get today. You will have to wait until the day of the