Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 199: Chapter 199

Alpha Derrick sat alone in his luxurious hotel room, his mind racing with countless thoughts.

The dim lighting of the room cast long shadows against the walls, reflecting the turmoil within him.

He swirled the wine in his glass, watching the deep red liquid move in slow circles.

*Lucian... That boy has now grown bold enough to challenge me for my seat.*

He let out a slow exhale, his jaw tightening.

*Where did I miss it?*

His grip on the glass tightened slightly, but he quickly relaxed it. Losing control, even in moments like this, was a sign of weakness. And Derrick was not weak.

He stood up and began pacing the length of the room, each step measured, deliberate.

"I surely became soft," he muttered under his breath.

"I let them believe they could come for me, take what’s mine. Now, they will realize what a mistake that is."

His voice was calm, but underneath, a storm brewed.

He had spent years ruling with dominance, only to see it all questioned in his brief absence. He should have anticipated this.

A sharp knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. He didn’t flinch. He had been expecting someone.

"Come in," Derrick said, his voice steady.

The door opened, and Murillo stepped in, a wide grin on his face.

The South American’s presence brought a rare sense of ease to Derrick, Murillo was one of the few people he trusted completely.

"Derrick, my friend! How are you doing today?" Murillo greeted, his thick accent rolling off his tongue effortlessly.

Derrick returned the smile, though his mind was too occupied to truly enjoy the moment.

"Murillo," Derrick said, walking over to pour himself another glass of wine. "How did it go?"

Murillo chuckled and took a seat, crossing his legs comfortably.

is in motion," he

going well, but we will need to take the first flight

his

the voting is still happening tomorrow?" he asked, though he already knew the

what I hear, Lucian won’t back down. More importantly, he may have the

standing against him sent a

his voice carrying a

visit. They need a reminder

Murillo grinned mischievously.

I know," he said with a laugh. "The ruthless Alpha Derrick. I was starting to think you had

there was no humor

forced my hand," he said simply.

stood, stretching his arms

will be... eventful," he said, flashing Derrick a knowing

exited, leaving him alone

room fell

for his phone and dialed a number. Within seconds, a calm

"Hello, boss."

Derrick’s eyes darkened.

town tomorrow," he said, his voice cold. "Arrange all the machineries we have, i mean the best. We

boss," the voice replied without hesitation. "Everything will be

ended the call, a slow smirk forming on his

and mighty begin...

★★★

of the world, Lucian sat alone in

of alphas, decision-makers, those

studied each

the trust of many strong alphas. I have convinced the key

on a

Alpha King stand with me, nothing

was the question, wasn’t

had prepared for this moment, but doubt

rang, pulling him

Unknown caller.

at him to ignore

this?"

other end, distorted slightly by a voice