Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 124

Chapter 124: Chapter 124

Alpha Derrick sat beside the hospital bed, his gaze fixed on the motionless figure of Alpha Darwin.

The rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor filled the air, steady and unchanging, much like the man’s condition.

Alpha Darwin had been a powerful figure, and seeing him in such a vulnerable state felt almost made his existence useless to Derrick. But his thoughts were far from sentimental.

"I need to make sure Mona is in check," Derrick muttered under his breath, his tone low and calculating.

"She can’t afford to get distracted by her constant search about who Kimberly is. This is my chance to handle things the way they need to be handled."

He stood abruptly, his boots clicking sharply against the tiled floor as he walked over to the window.

The city bright sunlight vividly shines in the distance and everywhere, casting more brighter light across the room.

The glow of the fluorescent hospital lights contrasted harshly with the darkness surrounding Derrick’s thoughts.

"If Mona stays focused on father’s search, she won’t have time to meddle," Derrick continued, his voice a mixture of determination and calculation.

"As for Kimberly... I need to ensure her secrets remain mine.

No one else should know her full potential until I’ve figured out how to use it for my pack—and for myself alone."

The thought of Kimberly stirred conflicting emotions in him. There was power in her, something ancient and untapped.

Derrick couldn’t let anyone else, not even Mona, gain control or kill that power.

*Kimberly, where are you now?* he thought, his jaw tightening at the memory of her disappearance.

The shrill ringing of his phone shattered his thoughts. Derrick pulled it out of his pocket and answered without hesitation. "Speak."

"Alpha," a voice on the other end said, breathless with urgency, "your attention is needed at the pack house immediately. Kimberly has returned."

Derrick’s brows shot up, but his voice remained calm. "Kimberly is back? Are you certain?"

"Yes, Alpha. She just arrived a few moments ago."

"I’m on my way," Derrick replied curtly, ending the call and slipping the phone back into his pocket.

He turned to glance once more at the still form of Alpha Darwin before making his way out of the room.

As Derrick drove through the bright streets toward the pack house, his mind was a whirlwind of thoughts.

Kimberly’s sudden return was unexpected. Where had she been? Who had taken her, and why?

More importantly, how much did she know about herself now?

His phone rang again, the display showing an unknown number. Derrick hesitated for only a moment before answering. "Who is this?"

The voice on the other end was distorted, deep and mechanical, clearly filtered through a modulator.

"Feeling triumphant already, Alpha Derrick? Celebrating her return?"

Derrick’s grip tightened on the steering wheel. "Who are you? What do you want?"

The voice chuckled, a hollow, eerie sound that sent a chill down Derrick’s spine.

"What I want is for you to fail. I know your plans, Alpha. You think you can control Kimberly.

You think you can use her. But you’re wrong. She’s more than you can handle."

Derrick’s jaw clenched, his voice cold and measured.

"If you know so much, then tell me where she’s been. What do you know about her?"

The voice didn’t answer the question directly. "Kimberly’s return isn’t a blessing for you, Derrick. It’s the beginning of your downfall. Remember that."

"Who are you?" Derrick demanded again, his frustration rising. "If you think you can threaten me—"

"Threaten you?" the voice interrupted, amused. "No, Alpha. This isn’t a threat. It’s a warning. You’ve underestimated her—and me."

Before Derrick could say another word, the line went dead.

He stared at the phone, the mysterious caller’s words echoing in his mind. Who were they? And how did they know about Kimberly’s significance?

His thoughts churned as he sped toward the pack house.

The unknown caller’s cryptic warning unsettled him, but Derrick was not the kind of man to back down. If anything, it fueled his determination.

"This is my pack," he muttered under his breath. "My territory. No one will undermine me. Not Kimberly, not Mona, and certainly not some faceless coward."

By the time he pulled into the driveway of the pack house, his resolve was firm.

Kimberly’s return was both an opportunity and a challenge, but Derrick was confident he could handle it.

Whatever secrets she held, he would uncover them—and use them to secure his place as Alpha.

As Derrick stepped out of the car, his mind racing with plans, questions, and an unshakable determination to keep control over the shifting dynamics of his pack.

★★★

Alpha Theo stood in the dense forest with his men, the sunlight filtering through the trees as their search for Kimberly continued.

The pack’s tension was palpable, every man alert and scanning the surroundings for any clue of her whereabouts.

Alpha Theo’s phone buzzed in his pocket, pulling him out of his intense focus.

He quickly answered, his tone sharp and commanding.

"Speak," he said.

"Alpha, search no more," came the voice on the other end. It was one of his men assigned to monitor Derrick’s pack.

The man’s voice carried a hint of excitement. "Kimberly is back at Alpha Derrick’s pack."

Theo’s heart skipped a beat, though his face remained stoic. He gripped the phone tighter. "How sure are you about this news?"

"Very sure, Alpha. I’ve been keeping watch for a long time, and I saw her myself. She’s definitely back."

Theo’s lips pressed into a thin line. Relief mingled with unease. "Good job," he replied evenly.

"Stay where you are. Keep your eyes and ears open. Let me know immediately if anything changes."

"Yes, Alpha. But there’s one more thing—" the man quickly added before Theo could end the call.

"Alpha Derrick just arrived at the pack house. What should we do?"

Theo paused, weighing his options. His gaze swept over his men, who were waiting silently for orders.

"Do nothing. Just observe and report. Do not engage.

I’ll decide the next course of action." Without waiting for a reply, Theo ended the call.

He turned toward Elijah, his trusted right-hand man, who stood a few feet away.

"Elijah," Theo called, his voice steady but with a hint of worry.

Elijah stepped forward immediately. "Yes, Alpha?"

"Tell the men to halt the search," Theo ordered. "Kimberly has been found.

She’s at Derrick’s pack." His tone was firm, but there was a flicker of concern in his eyes.

Elijah’s brows furrowed slightly. "At Derrick’s pack? How did she end up there again, Alpha? Do you think she returned willingly?"

Theo shook his head. "That’s the part we don’t know yet. But something doesn’t sit right with me.

Derrick wouldn’t have just let her walk back in. He has his own plans for her."

Elijah nodded in agreement. "Should we prepare to retrieve her immediately?"

Theo exhaled deeply, his thoughts racing. *If I act rashly, it might put Kimberly in more danger. Derrick is cunning, and I need to be strategic.*

"No," Theo said after a moment. "We need to tread carefully. I’ll come up with the next steps soon.

For now, pull the men back to the base and keep them ready."

"Yes, Alpha," Elijah said, bowing his head before walking off to relay the orders.

Theo stood alone for a moment, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts.

He stared into the distance, his expression grim. *Kimberly must be free,* he thought to himself, clenching his fists.

*Whatever Derrick is planning, I will stop him. I owe Kimberly that much for all share together—and more.*

As he turned to leave the forest, Elijah returned, sensing his Alpha’s tension.

"Alpha, if I may ask... why do you think alpha Derrick wants Kimberly so badly?"

Theo’s jaw tightened. He knew his men deserved answers, but this wasn’t the time for full disclosure.

"Kimberly is special," he said after a pause. "Her bloodline carries something powerful, something ancient. Derrick knows it.

But she doesn’t—and that makes her vulnerable."

Elijah’s eyes widened slightly. "Then it’s even more urgent to bring her back to safety, Alpha. Derrick will exploit her."

Theo nodded. "He’ll try. But Kimberly is stronger than she realizes.

I’m counting on that strength to buy us some time."

Elijah hesitated, then said, "Do you think she’ll trust us when we go for her?"

Theo’s expression softened momentarily. "Trust takes time. Right now, what matters is that she’s safe.

If she doesn’t trust us yet, we’ll earn it. But first, we need to act with precision."

Elijah gave a small bow. "Understood, Alpha."

Theo’s thoughts drifted back to Kimberly. Her resilience had always impressed him, even before her kidnapping.

But now, with the stakes so high, he couldn’t afford to lose her—to Derrick or anyone else.

*I’ll protect you, Kimberly. No matter the cost.*

As he walked toward his waiting pack members, the weight of his responsibilities settled heavily on his shoulders.

But his resolve remained unshaken.

He would fight for Kimberly’s freedom and ensure that Derrick’s manipulations ended once and for all.

*This isn’t just a battle for Kimberly,*

Theo thought as he glanced back toward the horizon.

*It’s a battle for what’s right.*...