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!"

flew open. Her room was dark, but not as dark as

She gasped

the room, his eyes wide and

anything. She was

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

I’m right here," he whispered,

shirt

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

so real,* she thought, still trying to convince herself it

her. He just held

Ten... maybe

Kimberly pulled back and looked into

from me," she whispered,

to go to Africa. I need answers. And

blinked, surprised by her sudden decision. "Kimberly... what did you

that felt

alone.

he didn’t question

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

at his words, but fear

close to you will betray you," she said

Not by Derrick... but by

Theo’s eyes darkened.

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

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

hand gently on her cheek. "Then we leave in two days

leaned into his touch. "There’s something else. The people with Derrick, they’re using

heard of in myths. Dark... ancient... broken

we’ll find older power," Theo said, his voice strong. "We’ll find the ones who still hold the

and then she wrapped her arms tightly around

be... I

won’t fall. Not while I

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

Kimberly’s scream. They

now, their own eyes glowed faint

That Same Day

windows, but the tension inside the pack

black tailored suit. His eyes

taking too long... I hope she’s ready. This meeting isn’t something we can be

step toward the stairs, Kimberly

wore a long white gown that flowed like the wind

a moment, admiration flickering

started,

asked with a

he chuckled. "Let’s

No one else followed them. Just the three of them,

drive to the meeting

about today... I can feel it.*

was already filled when they

low murmurs, everyone wondering why the decision makers had

warriors, elders, and spiritual guides all sat

Mona sat in a royal red gown, legs

Kimberly’s eyes met hers.

she’s already won something we don’t

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

his face unreadable. He leaned slightly

don’t react too

"I won’t," she whispered.

the Supreme Chief Priest stepped forward

the traditional mark of someone

people," he began, his

thoughts today. This meeting was permitted by

to Theo and

all gathered here... is because

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