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.

go, I keep being told that if I want to keep my seat, I need to speak with both of you. Is this true? Do you share

and Theo exchanged glances, something unspoken

tilted her

think you need our support? Do

scoffed, her

I need to plead for anything," she said firmly. "And as for support, I don’t see

lips curled slightly. "Then, why are you here?" he asked, his tone colder

darkened slightly, but she kept her

the final say on what happens,"

she will play

silence settled

her lips forming a

no reason not to play fair," she said, her voice

concern, you have nothing to

wearing thin, but she didn’t let it

up straighter,

eyes locked onto hers. "Tell me why you

to remain calm. She

always saw through her, no matter how well

already knows I have another agenda.* Mona thought to

lips. "I want us to strike a

intrigue flashing

echoed, glancing

hear it," Theo said, his voice

a deep

of Darwin’s pack

that position, and in return, you assure me of

and even let’s assume you have a day there... Why do you want to give it up?" Kimberly questioned

am securing my

leaned forward slightly, his fingers tapping against

of us is interested

gleamed

we all want power and control," she said simply. "So, I am

for a

you seek... you won’t get today. You will