Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 208: Chapter 208

Mona paced her room like a caged wolf, her fingers twitching and her eyes clouded with rage and confusion.

Her heart raced, not out of fear, but out of frustration.

*I need someone to talk to. I’m going mad in here,* she thought, gripping the edge of a nearby table.

Throwing a dark cloak over her shoulders, she stormed out of her room. The guards outside instantly moved behind her like shadows.

She paused, turned sharply. "Don’t follow me. I need to be alone. I’ll be fine."

They looked at one another, uncertain.

"I said I’ll be fine!" she snapped, this time with the full authority of an alpha. They quickly stepped back, bowing slightly, not daring to argue.

Mona walked through the dimly lit corridors, her boots making soft echoes on the floor. Her mind was flooded with too many thoughts at once.

*Why now? Why is everything spinning out of control?

I need answers and I need them fast* Mona thought to herself.

She reached the door of the old physician’s chamber and the guards there froze when they saw her.

Without waiting for their words, she addressed them.

"I need to speak with him. Alone. Step away from the door."

They obeyed without a word, quickly moving out of earshot.

Mona knocked firmly.

The door creaked open moments later. The old physician blinked in surprise at the sight of her.

"Alpha Mona... you honor me," he said, stepping aside to let her in.

She entered without a word. The air in the chamber was thick with herbs, smoke, and secrets.

"I need answers," Mona said sharply, her tone leaving no room for delay.

"And I want you to speak to me with nothing but truth. No riddles. No flattery. Just the truth."

old man gave a slow nod.

there, staring into

about Derrick. His return. His power. And the enemies circling around me. Tell me honestly, am I out of my

old man’s face was unreadable. He hesitated for a

hold power many can only dream

raised an

not make you invincible," he finished. "Especially not against

eyes. "So, you think I’m

he replied carefully. "I said Derrick is dangerous. He’s unpredictable. A box of

the only person I’ve seen match him step-for-step... is

jaw. "I

warning. If Derrick returns as an enemy, it will not be a small fire. It will

moment, lost in her

he has this power over everything," she muttered. "He’s

slowly. "Which is why I believe you need him beside you. Not against

you two could be...

the alpha’s seat," she said bitterly. "I fought to be

"Then let me

She nodded once, sharply.

to have a child of your

the future alpha, born from two of the most feared

Mona froze.

the

for the briefest second, but she blinked

barren," she whispered, her voice cracking for

carry a child, I

physician leaned in gently. "I have something. An

powerful. Rare. It has helped women like you before. But it only

him, desperate.

must bring Derrick back. You must reunite with him. The bond between you two must be... complete. Only

silent again, her

Derrick back now? This life is so

possible?" she asked

man confirmed. "Very possible. But it starts with

whisper. Word will spread, and I assure you, Derrick will

curled slowly into a cold,

it," she said.