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.

my friend. Everything is in motion,"

preparations are going well, but we will need

paused, his eyes narrowing

happening tomorrow?" he asked, though

"Yes. And from what I hear, Lucian won’t back down. More importantly,

thought of those two standing against

well," Derrick said, his voice carrying a

visit. They need

Murillo grinned mischievously.

that’s the Derrick I know," he said with a laugh. "The ruthless Alpha Derrick.

was

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

stretching his

to prepare. Tomorrow will be... eventful," he said,

nodded as Murillo exited, leaving him alone

fell into

reached for his phone and dialed a number. Within seconds, a calm voice answered on the

"Hello, boss."

Derrick’s eyes darkened.

the machineries we have, i mean the best. We need to make an

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

the call, a slow smirk forming

the strong and mighty begin... Let’s

★★★

another part of the world, Lucian sat alone

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

studied each name

trust of many strong

eyes lingered on

and the Alpha King stand with me,

that was the question, wasn’t it?

exhaled, rubbing his temple. He had prepared for this moment, but doubt had

phone rang, pulling him

Unknown caller.

him to ignore

this?"

deep, husky voice spoke on the other end, distorted slightly by a