Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 211: Chapter 211

Darkness.

It surrounded Kimberly like thick smoke. Cold wind howled through the air, whispering voices she couldn’t understand.

Her feet were moving, but she didn’t know where she was going, only that something was very wrong.

She found herself standing on the edge of a cliff, staring down at what looked like a battlefield.

Below her, Alpha Theo stood tall and proud, but he was surrounded by five men.

Their faces were hidden under dark hoods, and their eyes glowed red.

The ground beneath them cracked with every step they took. They reeked of dark magic.

*What is this?* Kimberly thought, fear tightening her chest.

Theo didn’t flinch. He stood firm, fists clenched, eyes sharp.

"Whatever it is you’ve come for, you won’t find it here," his voice echoed across the cliff.

One of the men laughed, a cruel, empty sound. "You’re strong, Alpha. But even you have limits."

Theo didn’t reply. He launched forward, meeting the first attacker head-on.

His fists moved with power and grace, knocking one man to the ground.

The second came from behind, throwing fire that Theo dodged narrowly. He grabbed the attacker by the collar and slammed him down with a grunt.

But they kept coming.

From the shadows, another figure emerged. Calm. Confident. Dressed in black. Kimberly’s heart sank.

It was Derrick.

He walked slowly toward Theo with a dangerous calmness in his steps. The other dark warriors stepped back as Derrick approached.

Theo stared at him, chest rising and falling. "So, it’s true. You’ve joined them."

Derrick let out a cold smirk. "I never joined anyone. I lead."

Theo didn’t look surprised. "Then you’ll fall like the rest."

The two alphas charged at each other. Their power shook the ground. Every blow was fierce.

Every movement meant to kill. Theo was holding his own, refusing to fall.

Kimberly felt her own heart racing with each second that passed. *He’s fighting for his life. For all of us...*

Then Derrick jumped back, his expression unreadable. He wiped a small cut from his lip and smirked again, darker this time.

"Why do I need to waste my precious time and energy on you," Derrick said, stepping back, "when you are already dead?"

Before Theo could react, a figure from the shadows behind him raised a gun.

Bang!

Theo jerked forward.

Bang!

Another shot to the back.

Bang!

The final bullet made Theo fall to his knees. His face turned slowly toward the person who shot him.

The shooter’s face was covered, but Kimberly could sense something familiar. A friend. Someone Theo trusted.

"No..." she whispered.

Theo’s body fell completely. Still. Motionless.

Kimberly screamed. "THEO!"

room was dark, but not as dark as the world

sweat. She gasped for breath like someone who

Theo burst into the room, his eyes wide and

say anything. She was

side and sat on the bed,

I’m right here," he whispered, pulling her into

his shirt with

head rested against his heartbeat, but her own was still

It felt so real,* she thought, still trying to convince herself

her.

Ten... maybe

pulled back and looked into his

let anyone take you away from me," she whispered, voice filled

go to Africa. I need answers.

by her sudden decision.

head slowly. "Something terrible. Something that felt more like a warning than a

He’s not alone. He’s building something... something

he didn’t question her. Not even for a

I’m going with you. You won’t face anything alone. Not now.

his words, but fear still

to you will betray

shot in the back. Not by Derrick... but by someone you trusted. I felt

Theo’s eyes darkened.

known betrayal would come," he said. "But hearing it from you makes it

added. "Before Derrick strikes. Before that

hand gently on her cheek.

into his touch. "There’s something else. The people with Derrick,

kind we’ve only heard of in myths.

we’ll find older power," Theo said, his voice strong. "We’ll find

slowly, and then she wrapped her arms tightly

be...

won’t fall. Not while I

room, in a hidden part of the pack house, someone stood by the window, staring at

had heard Kimberly’s scream. They

their own eyes glowed

That Same Day

poured softly through the windows, but the tension inside

room, fully dressed in his black tailored suit. His eyes remained

hope she’s ready. This meeting isn’t something we can be

as he took a step

wore a long white gown that flowed like the wind itself,

for a moment, admiration flickering

he started,

Kimberly asked with

too," he chuckled. "Let’s

waiting outside. No one else followed

to the meeting venue

something off about today... I can

hall was already

with low murmurs, everyone wondering why the decision makers had been

alphas, warriors, elders, and spiritual guides all sat around the long, circular

end, Mona sat in a royal red gown, legs crossed, arms

Kimberly’s eyes met hers.

calm. Like she’s already won something we don’t

thoughts, Mona gave a slow, cold smile. Kimberly narrowed her

her, his

happens... don’t react

"I won’t," she whispered.

murmurs died down the moment the Supreme Chief Priest

dressed in pure gold, the traditional mark

began, his voice deep

our thoughts today. This meeting was

gave a slight bow to Theo and Kimberly.

priest continued. "But the reason we are all gathered here... is because Alpha Mona has

turned immediately to Mona. She stood up slowly, that same faint smile still