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!"

dark, but not as dark as the world she had just seen. Her chest rose

sweat. She gasped for breath like someone who had

room, his eyes

didn’t say anything. She was frozen.

to her side and sat on the bed, wrapping his arms

I’m right here," he

clutched his shirt with

rested against his heartbeat, but her own was still racing wildly. Her lips parted, but no words

felt real... It felt so real,* she thought, still

her.

passed. Ten... maybe

pulled back and looked

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

I need answers. And I need them

by her sudden decision. "Kimberly... what did you

slowly. "Something terrible. Something that

He’s not alone. He’s building

jaw, but he didn’t question her. Not even for

you’re going," he said firmly, "then I’m going with you. You

heart warmed at his words, but fear still

close to you will betray you,"

back. Not by Derrick... but by someone you

Theo’s eyes darkened.

"But hearing

move fast," Kimberly added. "Before Derrick strikes. Before that

on her cheek. "Then we leave in

touch. "There’s something else. The

kind we’ve only heard of in myths. Dark... ancient...

strong. "We’ll find

slowly, and then she wrapped

strong they might be... I won’t let them

Not

hidden part of the pack house, someone stood by the window, staring at their reflection in

Kimberly’s scream. They had

own eyes glowed faint

Same

sun poured softly through the windows, but the tension inside the pack house

tailored suit. His eyes remained fixed on the stairs,

she’s ready. This

took a step toward

long white gown that flowed like the wind itself, her hair

a moment, admiration

look..." he started, searching

asked with

too," he chuckled. "Let’s

No one else followed them. Just

to the meeting venue made Kimberly’s heartbeat

today... I can feel

hall was already

wondering why the decision makers had been

elders, and spiritual guides all sat around

far end, Mona sat in a royal red gown,

Kimberly’s eyes met hers.

calm. Like she’s already won something

then, as if reading her thoughts, Mona gave a slow, cold

seat beside her, his face unreadable. He leaned slightly toward

don’t react too

"I won’t," she whispered.

murmurs died down the moment the Supreme Chief Priest stepped forward to the

was dressed in pure gold, the traditional

people," he began, his

our thoughts today. This meeting was permitted by the Alpha King after divine

slight bow to Theo and Kimberly. They

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

turned immediately to Mona. She stood up slowly,