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.

Everything is

are going well, but we will need

his eyes narrowing

tomorrow?" he asked, though he already knew the

won’t back down. More importantly, he may have the support of Theo and

clenched. The mere thought of those two standing

his voice

surprise visit. They need a reminder of who

Murillo grinned mischievously.

a laugh. "The ruthless Alpha Derrick. I was starting to think you had

but there was no humor in

forced my hand," he said

stood, stretching his

leave you to prepare. Tomorrow will be... eventful," he said, flashing Derrick a knowing smile before walking

Murillo exited,

fell

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

"Hello, boss."

Derrick’s eyes darkened.

he said, his voice cold. "Arrange all the machineries we have, i mean the best. We need to make an

without hesitation. "Everything

the call, a slow smirk forming

mighty begin... Let’s see who stands and who

★★★

of the world, Lucian sat alone in his

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

studied each

strong alphas.

on

King stand with me, nothing will stop me

was the question, wasn’t

temple. He had prepared for this moment, but doubt

pulling

Unknown caller.

hesitated. His instincts screamed at him to ignore it,

this?" he

spoke on the other end, distorted slightly by a voice