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.

want to keep my seat, I need to

glances, something unspoken passing

her head

is... what do you believe, Mona? Do you think you need our

her confidence

she said firmly. "And as for support, I don’t see why

you here?"

darkened slightly, but

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

whether she will play

heavy silence settled over the

forward slightly, her lips

have no reason not to play fair,"

that’s your concern, you have nothing to worry about. But we will

she didn’t let it

suddenly sat up straighter,

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

inhaled deeply, forcing herself to remain calm. She had underestimated Theo, yet

no matter how well

already knows I have another agenda.* Mona thought to

faint smile formed on her lips. "I want us to strike a deal," she

slightly, intrigue

deal?" Kimberly echoed, glancing at Theo, who

hear it," Theo said, his

a deep breath before

seat of Darwin’s pack is

you want in that position, and in return, you assure me of

and even let’s assume

not giving it away for free. I am securing my

tapping against the

makes you think either of us is interested in that?"

eyes gleamed

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

a

you seek... you won’t get today. You