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.

increasingly irritating to me that, everywhere I go, I keep being told that if I want to keep

and Theo exchanged glances, something unspoken passing between

her

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

her

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

"Then, why are you here?" he asked, his tone colder

slightly, but

I’ve heard that Kimberly has the final say on

confirm whether she will

heavy silence settled over

slightly, her lips forming a soft

reason not to play fair," she said, her voice

your concern, you have nothing to worry

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

up straighter, his gaze

than this, Mona," he said, his eyes

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

her, no matter how well

already knows I have another agenda.* Mona thought

"I want us to strike a deal,"

expression shifted slightly, intrigue flashing

glancing at

Theo

a deep breath

seat of Darwin’s pack

you want in that position, and

what are you saying and even let’s assume you have a

I am securing my

fingers tapping against

what makes you think either of us is interested in

gleamed

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

a few

You will have to wait until the day of the voting