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

preparations are going well, but we will need to take

his

is still happening tomorrow?" he asked, though he already

Lucian won’t back down. More

mere thought of those two standing against him sent a surge of

well," Derrick said, his voice

visit. They need

Murillo grinned mischievously.

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

there was no

said simply. "Now,

stood, stretching his

to prepare. Tomorrow will be... eventful," he said, flashing Derrick a

as Murillo exited, leaving him alone once

room fell into

number. Within

"Hello, boss."

Derrick’s eyes darkened.

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

replied without hesitation. "Everything

the call, a slow smirk forming

mighty begin... Let’s see who

★★★

in another part of the world, Lucian sat alone in his room, deep

lay a list, names of alphas, decision-makers, those who held the power

each name

have gained the trust of many strong alphas. I have

lingered on a particular

Alpha King stand with me,

question, wasn’t it?

rubbing his temple. He had prepared for this moment, but doubt had a way of creeping in

phone rang, pulling

Unknown caller.

instincts screamed at him to ignore it, but something made

this?" he

spoke on the other end, distorted slightly