Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 104

Chapter 104: Chapter 104

Mona sat in the dimly lit living room, her legs crossed elegantly, sipping from a steaming cup of tea.

The silence in the mansion was unnerving, broken only by the soft ticking of the ornate clock on the wall.

When the front door opened and Alpha Derrick walked in, she immediately noticed his troubled expression.

He barely glanced at her as he muttered a half-hearted greeting and slumped onto the couch beside her.

"Derrick," Mona called firmly, setting her cup down. "What’s wrong with you?" Her sharp tone jolted him from his thoughts, and he turned to her, his brows furrowed.

He hesitated before speaking, his voice uncharacteristically unsure. "Mona, do you think we’ve made a mistake with Kimberly?

In the way we’ve treated her? Or... is there something about her that we don’t know?"

Mona’s eyes widened slightly at the unexpected question, but she quickly recovered, a laugh escaping her lips.

"Derrick, are you serious? Kimberly? Don’t tell me you’re feeling sorry for her now. She’s nothing special. Just a nuisance who refuses to accept her place."

Derrick frowned, clearly unsatisfied with her answer. "You’re so quick to dismiss her. But... things don’t add up.

How did she survive that night? How did she return unharmed? And what about the Alpha who attacked me? There’s something about her—something we’re missing."

Mona waved a dismissive hand, though her thoughts betrayed her calm demeanor.

*Is Derrick growing soft? Could he be onto something I’ve overlooked?* She forced a smile to mask her unease.

"Derrick, you’re overthinking this. Kimberly is insignificant. She doesn’t have the brains or strength to outsmart anyone, let alone you."

Derrick didn’t respond immediately, his jaw tightening as he stared ahead. Finally, he nodded, though his expression remained distant.

He reached for his phone on the table and stood abruptly. "I need some time to think," he muttered before walking toward his room.

Mona watched him leave, her smile fading as her true thoughts took over. *If Derrick starts doubting, it could ruin everything.

Kimberly... that girl has caused more problems than she’s worth. It’s time to get rid of her once and for all.*

Her mind raced with ideas as she sipped her tea, her expression unreadable.

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Meanwhile, Kimberly was in her room, pacing back and forth as her mind replayed the strange events of the past few days.

Her encounter with the old woman in the mirror still haunted her. The cryptic message, "It is not time to manifest who you are," echoed in her mind. What did it mean? What could she do about it?

Deciding she needed some air, Kimberly opened her door and stepped into the hallway.

The moment she did, she froze. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a shadow move swiftly down the corridor.

Her heart raced as she turned her head sharply in the direction it had gone.

"Who’s there?" she called out, her voice steady despite her rising fear.

No answer came. Kimberly took a cautious step forward, her eyes scanning the dimly lit hallway.

The shadow had disappeared, but she felt certain someone had been there. Gathering her courage, she followed the direction the figure had taken, her bare feet making no sound on the wooden floor.

The hallway led to a large, empty room. Kimberly stepped inside, her eyes darting around. "Show yourself!" she demanded, her voice echoing in the silence.

Nothing. Just as she was about to turn back, a voice boomed through the room, startling her.

"Kimberly, the eye and mouth of the sun... Move carefully, as foes are within you."

She spun around, her heart pounding. "Who’s there? What do you mean?" she called out, but no one answered. Instead, the air grew still, and a chill ran down her spine.

She stood there for a moment, her breaths shallow, trying to make sense of what she had heard.

*The eye and mouth of the sun? Foes are within me?* she thought, her mind racing. *What does that even mean? And why do I feel like I’ve heard something like this before?*

Kimberly slowly turned back toward the hallway, deciding it was best to return to her room. But as she stepped out of the empty room, she froze again—this time in relief.

Walking toward her were her three closest friends, Mohandria, Liza, and Kaitlyn, their faces lighting up with smiles as they saw her.

"Kimberly!" Mohandria called out, her voice filled with joy.

Kimberly felt her tension melt away as she watched her friends approach. Whatever strange things had been happening, seeing them gave her a moment of peace.

But in the back of her mind, the words of the mysterious voice lingered, a reminder that her troubles were far from over.

Kimberly’s friends rushed toward her, wrapping her in a tight embrace.

The warmth of their reunion brought a rare smile to Kimberly’s face, though her mind remained clouded with confusion and suspicion.

Her three friends walked back into the house with her, as they were so happy to see their friend again and also enjoy a lot of chatting together.

After some light-hearted chatter to ease the tension, her friends finally left her alone to rest. The room fell silent again, but Kimberly couldn’t shake the unease that had settled in her chest.

*Who was that shadow I saw? And the voice... the eye and mouth of the sun?* She sat on the edge of her bed, staring at her reflection in the mirror. *What does it mean? Am I being watched?*

Just then, a faint knock at her door made her jump. "Who is it?" she called out, her voice steadier than she felt.

"It’s Elena," came the reply.

Kimberly relaxed slightly and opened the door. Elena entered, her face lined with worry. "Kimberly, are you okay? I’ve been worried since you came back."

"I’m fine," Kimberly lied, though the tension in her voice was evident.

Elena hesitated, then stepped closer. "Listen, I’ve been hearing whispers around the pack house. Something doesn’t feel right.

Derrick’s been restless, and Mona... she’s been asking about you. You need to be careful."

Kimberly’s heart sank. "Do you think they’re planning something?"

Elena nodded grimly. "I don’t trust them. Especially Mona. She’s been too quiet lately, and that’s never a good sign."

Kimberly clenched her fists. *I have to stay ahead of them. If they’re planning something, I need to be ready.*

Before Elena could say more, a loud crash echoed from downstairs. Both women froze, their eyes meeting in alarm.

"What was that?" Kimberly whispered.

"I don’t know," Elena replied, her voice tense. "Stay here. I’ll check."

Kimberly shook her head. "No. We’ll go together."

They crept out of the room, moving silently through the dim hallways. The sound of raised voices grew louder as they approached the living room.

"I told you not to fail me again!" Derrick’s voice roared, filled with fury.

Peeking around the corner, Kimberly saw Derrick standing over one of his servants, who was cowering on the floor. Mona stood nearby, her arms crossed and a smug smile on her face.

"I tried, Alpha," the servant stammered. "But she... she doesn’t remember anything. I listened to her and her friends, but there’s nothing unusual. She’s just... normal."

Derrick’s eyes narrowed dangerously. "Normal? Kimberly is anything but normal. She’s hiding something, and I want to know what it is!"

Kimberly felt her blood run cold. *He doesn’t believe me. He knows something’s off.*

Mona stepped forward, her voice dripping with false concern. "Maybe we’re being too harsh, Derrick.

If she doesn’t remember, then... perhaps we should test her. Push her to reveal what she knows."

Derrick’s lips curled into a cruel smile. "A test, you say? That’s not a bad idea."

Kimberly backed away from the scene, her heart pounding. Elena grabbed her arm, pulling her further down the hall.

"They’re planning something," Elena whispered urgently. "We need to act fast."

Kimberly nodded, her mind racing. *I need to warn my friends. But how do I outsmart Derrick and Mona without blowing my cover?*

Suddenly, a cold breeze swept through the hallway, and a familiar voice echoed around her.

"Kimberly... the eye and mouth of the sun. Beware, for the storm draws near."

Kimberly spun around, but no one was there. Elena looked at her in confusion.

"What is it?" Elena asked, her voice low.

"Nothing," Kimberly lied again, though the fear in her chest was mounting. *The storm... What storm?*

As they hurried back to her room, Kimberly knew one thing for certain: whatever was coming, it wouldn’t spare her. And she wasn’t sure she was ready to face it.