The Beta's Rejected Daughter (Fiona) novel Chapter 180

Chapter 180

Fiona POV

River didn’t say anything, but I felt it the moment we stepped out of the car. That shift of respect. Not trust yet–he wasn’t careless enough for that, but the respect was there.

He had already judged me with his eyes. And I had passed the first test.

ut an hour and a half, the car came to a stop. The engine died, and the air around us mediately. We had crossed into deep territory–Alpha–controlled, layered, and

epped out first, then helped me out of the car.

aleb,” he said without turning, “report in. I’ll take her from here.”

Kaleb hesitated. “But I-”

He paused and nodded. “Okay…” he breathed and stayed behind while I followed River forward.

The path ahead was quiet and I couldn’t see, but I could feel them hiding, watching, and tracking everythin

lly my scent, my heartbeat, and my movement.

We walked f

like a rein

minutes before a low mechanical sound echoed through the air sliding open, heavy and deliberate.

d, River removed my

blindfold.

and the elevator came next. It dropped fast and deep, far deeper than any Underground, Buried and Protected. The kind of place you don’t leave unless

e said.

d my shoulder once, loosening the tension. No complaints. No resistance.

hat was the second test.

The checkpoint ahead was intense. Multiple scanners activated at once–red, green, and blue lights sweeping over me repeatedly. Identity verification. Magnetic scans. Energy readings.

Even bloodline resonance checks.

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They weren’t just looking for weapons. They were assessing what I was.

I stood still and let them finish. One mistake here, and the meeting would be over before it even began. I thought of all this ahead of time.

Finally, the last door opened.

Inside was a controlled room, too simple to be comfortable. A table, a few chairs, screens mounted along the walls, and hidden observation points I could feel more than see.

Th

meeting room. It was a containment room.

ened again and someone walked in.

Parker was written on the chest of his shirt.

had top Alpha–level authority and real wars, not just political bat

I didn’t need confirmation dominant, controlled, and

He extended his hand

I took it without

A flicker of

“So

with military presence. The kind of wolf who had

leader because his scent told me everything-

you, Queen.”

I corrected calmly. “Nice to meet you, Mr Parker.”

his eyes.

I am,” he said. “That saves time.”

ng that I saw his name on the badge.

nly. “No one expected this,” he continued. “The Queen of the Silver Vein is wenties and a student.”

at mocking but just observant.

een solving problems for years,” he added. “That means you are truly gifted and a from the moon goddess.”

dn’t react. Praise didn’t matter.

Not today.

“I’m not here for that”

1. lv. “I’m here for Professor Kerrigan and the partnership.”

No detours.

Chapter 180

Something shifted in his gaze.

“I figured,” he said after a brief pause. “Kerrigan wants to see you too.”

My heartbeat didn’t change, but something inside me tightened.

“I planned a remote call,” he continued, “but he refused. He insisted on meeting you in person.”

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