Mona gripped the steering wheel as she maneuvered through the winding roads leading away from the pack house.
It was ten in the morning, and every second mattered.
She had been working tirelessly, eting important figures, persuading those who mattered, and ensuring her grip on the Alpha’s seat remained unshaken.
*Lucian thinks he can challenge ? That foolish boy. He has no idea who he’s up against.* Mona thought.
Her eyes flickered with determination as she pulled up to an old but grand estate, the ho of the Supre Chief Priest.
As she stepped out of the car, a familiar figure caught her attention.
Steve.
He was just about to leave.
Her expression remained neutral, masking the curiosity and slight irritation bubbling beneath. *What is Steve doing here?*
She walked toward them with a controlled smile, her heels clicking against the stone pavent.
"Well, this is a surprise," she said smoothly, exchanging greetings with both n.
Steve t her gaze for a brief mont, his expression unreadable. "I was just leaving," he said casually, glancing between her and the Supre Chief Priest.
Mona’s mind raced. *Leaving? No. I can’t let him walk away just yet.*
"Please, Steve," she said quickly, her voice holding a tone of persuasion.
"You are one of us now. I would like to discuss a matter of great urgency with you and the Supre Chief Priest."
Steve raised an eyebrow slightly. *Since when does Mona ever want to involve in anything?*
He studied her carefully. *What is she up to and what ga is she playing?*
The Supre Chief Priest remained silent, watching the exchange with an air of amusent before finally gesturing for them to enter.
As they stepped into the grand living room, Mona took a seat, her mind already plotting her next move.
*Steve is powerful, wealthy, and well-connected. If I can get him on my side, it’ll make things easier.
Convincing the alphas would be a lot smoother with him in my corner.*
She turned her gaze toward the Supre Chief Priest, her voice steady.
"It is no secret that Lucian has decided to challenge for the Alpha seat in Derrick’s absence," she began.
"I am here to solicit your help in protecting Derrick’s legacy."
The Supre Chief Priest leaned back, his aged yet sharp eyes fixating on her. "And when you say ’help,’ what exactly do you an?"
Mona inhaled sharply before speaking. "I want you to put an end to his quest by declaring that there will be no contest."
Steve’s brow furrowed slightly, while the Supre Chief Priest let out a deep chuckle.
"Mona," he said, his voice calm but firm, "on what grounds should I disqualify him?
Lucian has presented all the necessary docunts to support his claim."
Mona clenched her jaw. *This old man is going to make this difficult.*
There was silence for a few monts before Steve finally spoke.
"I don’t know much about pack politics, but if you want to win, you need to play smart.
Why don’t you dig into Lucian’s past? Find sothing that can be used against him. If he has any weaknesses, exploit them."
Mona’s eyes widened slightly.
*That... is actually a brilliant idea.*
A slow smile spread across her lips. "I will consider that. That’s very thoughtful of you, Steve. Thank you."
Steve gave a small nod, but he was watching her closely.
*Mona never thanks anyone unless she wants sothing. She’s already calculating how to use .*
The Supre Chief Priest spoke again. "Even if you find sothing against Lucian, you should be aware that the final decision does not rest with ."
Mona frowned. "What do you an?"
"The voting will be overseen by the Moon Goddess herself. She is the only one who has the authority to nullify a candidate from the contest."
Mona’s heart sank.
*Kimberly.*
Her face hardened, but she kept her voice calm. "I thought you had the final say in these matters?"
The Supre Chief Priest shook his head.
"No. I have been making decisions in the absence of a Moon Goddess. But now that she has ascended in her full power, she will preside over this matter."
Mona’s hands curled into fists on her lap. *That wench again. How do I work around her?*
Steve seed to sense her frustration. He leaned forward.
"I can speak on your behalf to the Moon Goddess and the Alpha King. Perhaps I can sway them."
Mona turned to him, her eyes unreadable.
*He’s offering to help? Why? Does he truly believe in my cause, or is he testing ?*
After a pause, she spoke. "Do not worry about that, Steve. I will handle things in my own way."
She stood up, her decision made. She bowed slightly in respect to the Supre Chief Priest before walking out of the room without another word.
The Supre Chief Priest watched her go, shaking his head.
"Mona is arrogant. She refuses to see that her only way forward is through the Moon Goddess and the Alpha King."
Steve remained seated, his fingers tapping thoughtfully against the armrest.
"Arrogance can be a downfall," he murmured. "But Mona is also relentless. She won’t stop until she gets what she wants."
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anwhile, back at the Alpha King’s estate, Kimberly and Theo were stepping out of the living room together.
Theo had his hand resting lightly on Kimberly’s lower back, guiding her toward the car waiting for them.
Just as they reached the entrance, the enormous gates opened. The guards imdiately bowed their heads in respect as a black SUV rolled in.
Theo and Kimberly stopped in their tracks, their eyes narrowing.
As the car door opened, a pair of sleek black heels touched the ground first. Then, with an air of confidence, Mona stepped out.
Kimberly and Theo exchanged a glance.
Mona walked toward them with a wide, pleasant smile, her hands neatly clasped in front of her.
"Good morning to both of you," she greeted, her voice smooth and cheerful.
Kimberly’s expression remained neutral, but her mind was racing.
*What is she doing here?*
Theo’s lips curled slightly, but his eyes held a glint of calculation.
*This is going to be interesting.*
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