Chapter 44
**Kimberly’s POV**
Following the announcement by Alpha Kelly, the two security officers moved closer and picked me up off the ground. They dragged me out of the house, and everyone followed to watch as I was about to receive 200 strokes of the cane.
I thought about having Sir Jethro step in, but I stopped myself. If he got involved, things would only get worse.
Both Luna Catherine and Ma’am Jade looked pleased, and their delight made me sick. I knew, one day, I’d have my revenge on them both.
Once we reached the pack house patio, the guards forced me onto my hands and knees. The sun was setting, and everyone who worked at the pack house came outside to witness my punishment.
I could hear people murmuring about how terrible I’d become since being rejected by an Alpha. But by now, none of their hurtful words affected me anymore.
I had prepared myself for this—mentally, emotionally. I knew people would talk about me, even when they didn’t know the truth. Ever since I was shunned by the pack, everyone blamed me for all the misfortune in my family. No one saw me as a good person anymore, and honestly, I didn’t care.
I was ready for the flogging when suddenly, Alpha Derrick and Mona entered the scene. The crowd fell silent at their arrival. Since Alpha Derrick chose Mona over me, everyone respected her immensely.
Alpha Derrick’s presence was always intimidating, even with his engaging eyes and striking figure. Mona, always by his side, had hit the jackpot, no doubt. When she saw me on my knees, her eyes widened in surprise, but she pretended not to care. She walked over to her mother, who was standing nearby.
"Mama, what’s going on? Why is Kimberly kneeling like that?" Mona asked, but there was no real concern in her voice.
"Don’t pay attention to that miserable girl! She was disrespectful to Luna Jade, and now, she must face the consequences!" Luna Catherine spat with disgust, glaring at me.