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.

friend. Everything is in motion," he

going well, but we will need to

paused, his

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

from what I hear, Lucian won’t back down. More importantly, he

jaw clenched. The mere thought of those two standing against him sent a surge of

well," Derrick said, his

them a surprise visit. They need a reminder of

Murillo grinned mischievously.

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

was no

my hand," he said simply. "Now, they’ll

stretching

he said, flashing Derrick

exited, leaving him alone once

room fell

number. Within seconds, a calm voice answered on the

"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. We need to make an entrance they won’t

the voice replied without hesitation. "Everything will

call, a slow smirk

mighty

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part of the world, Lucian sat

decision-makers, those who

studied each

the trust of many strong alphas. I have

eyes lingered on a

the Moon Goddess and the Alpha King stand with

was the question, wasn’t

temple. He had prepared for this moment, but doubt had a way of

rang, pulling him from his

Unknown caller.

instincts screamed at him to

who’s this?"

deep, husky voice spoke on the other