Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 125

Chapter 125: Chapter 125

Alpha Derrick strode into the pack house with an air of authority, his sharp eyes scanning the gathered crowd.

Mona stood rigidly to one side, her arms crossed, while Kimberly remained at the center, silent and motionless.

The pack elders sat or stood nearby, their curious murmurs growing louder with every passing moment.

"Everyone, to the meeting room now," Alpha Derrick commanded, his voice cutting through the chatter like a blade. His tone left no room for hesitation.

Mona exchanged a brief glance with Kimberly but said nothing.

Kimberly followed silently as the group filed into the meeting room, her head held high despite the turmoil in her mind.

*They’re treating me like a mystery to be solved, not a person who’s just been through hell,* she thought, a bitter edge creeping into her heart.

The room quickly filled with murmurs again as Derrick sat at the head of the table.

Kimberly stood in the center, her posture stiff but resolute.

She could feel every pair of eyes boring into her, demanding answers she wasn’t sure she wanted to give.

*I need to think fast. If I tell them everything, it might only make things worse for me.*

Derrick leaned forward slightly, his piercing gaze fixed on Kimberly.

"Kimberly," he began, his voice steady but firm. "Can you tell us anything about how you arrived here? What happened?"

Kimberly hesitated. Her heart raced, but she forced herself to stay calm.

*I can’t let them know everything... not yet. If Derrick gets even a hint of the truth, he’ll twist it for his own gain.*

The room was deathly silent as everyone waited for her response. Finally, she spoke, her voice even.

"They took some strands of my hair and a drop of my blood. They said that’s all they needed."

Gasps rippled through the room like a wave, followed by a low murmur of voices.

Mona’s sharp voice quickly rose above the others. "Just like that? And they let you go?" Her tone was skeptical, almost hostile.

Kimberly met Mona’s gaze, her expression unreadable. "Yes," she replied simply. "And they told me to deliver a message."

Derrick’s brow furrowed, curiosity flickering in his eyes. "What message?" he demanded, his voice firm but not unkind.

Kimberly took a deep breath, pretending to gather her courage.

*This is it. If I play this right, I can shift their attention away from me.*

"The leader of those men said they are coming for you... and the whole pack."

The room erupted in chaos. The elders spoke over one another, their voices a cacophony of worry and confusion.

Some demanded answers, others speculated wildly about what Kimberly’s message meant.

Derrick’s patience snapped, and he slammed his fist onto the table, the sound echoing through the room.

"Quiet!" he barked, his voice cutting through the noise like a whip.

The room fell silent instantly as all eyes turned back to him. Derrick’s gaze locked onto Kimberly.

"Kimberly, are you certain of everything you’ve just said? Do not lie to me."

Kimberly held his gaze, her expression calm and composed.

"I’m telling you what I was told," she said, her voice steady but with a hint of defiance.

"Believe me or not, it’s everyone’s choice."

Before Derrick could respond, the door to the meeting room swung open with a loud creak.

Elena stormed in, her presence commanding and her expression furious.

The tension in the room seemed to thicken as everyone turned to look at her.

"You’re all unbelievable," Elena began, her voice sharp and cutting.

"This girl was kidnapped and possibly traumatized, and yet all you care about is interrogating her like she’s a criminal.

Not one of you has asked how she’s doing!"

The room fell into an uneasy silence, and some of the elders exchanged guilty looks.

Elena didn’t wait for a response. She strode up to Kimberly and took her hand, her protective stance making it clear that she wasn’t going to let this continue.

"Come with me, Kimberly," she said firmly, her voice softening slightly as she addressed the girl.

Derrick shot to his feet, his face a mask of controlled fury. "Elena, you will not disrespect me in front of the pack!" he thundered.

"The needful must be done, and Kimberly’s account is crucial."

Elena spun around to face him, her eyes blazing with fury. "Brother," she said, her voice trembling with restrained anger,

"I’ve kept quiet for too long. You always think you’re in control, but this time, you’re wrong. If anyone tries to stop me, they’ll have me to contend with."

Her words left Derrick momentarily stunned. His lips parted as if to respond, but no words came.

Elena didn’t give him a chance to recover. She turned back to Kimberly, her grip on the girl’s hand firm but gentle.

"Let’s go," Elena said, her voice resolute.

Kimberly glanced back at the room as they walked away.

The pack elders remained frozen, their faces a mix of confusion, guilt, and fear.

Derrick’s fists were clenched at his sides, his expression unreadable.

As the door closed behind them, Kimberly felt a strange mix of relief and uncertainty.

*Elena’s on my side, but for how long? And Derrick... he won’t let this go. I need to stay ahead of him.*

The silence that followed Elena’s departure was heavy. Derrick remained standing, his mind racing.

*What is Elena thinking? Why would she defy me like this? And Kimberly... there’s more to her return than she’s letting on. I will get to the bottom of this.*

Elena’s footsteps echoed down the hall as she led Kimberly away.

"You don’t have to say anything if you’re not ready," Elena said softly. "But I promise you this: no one will harm you as long as I’m here."

Kimberly nodded, a small flicker of gratitude warming her chest. But her mind was still spinning with plans and strategies.

*I need to figure out who I can trust—and fast. Because this is far from over.*

★★★

Alpha Derrick stormed out of the meeting room, his jaw tight with frustration.

The events of the meeting replayed in his mind.

Elena’s defiance, Kimberly’s vague answers, the elders’ murmurs—it’s all spiraling out of control.

I need to reassert my authority, and fast.

As he reached his car, his phone buzzed sharply in his pocket.

Without breaking stride, he pulled it out and glanced at the screen. It was one of his men stationed at the secret location where he’d moved Alpha Darwin.

"What now?" he muttered, swiping to answer. He put the phone to his ear, his tone sharp and impatient. "What’s happening?"

The voice on the other end sounded strained, filled with pain and urgency.

"Alpha, we’ve been attacked. Unknown men ambushed us. Most of our men are down—heavily injured."

Alpha Derrick’s heart sank, but his voice remained steady. "And Darwin?" His tone dropped to a dangerous whisper.

"He’s... he’s nowhere to be found, Alpha," the man confessed, his voice shaking.

"It seems they came specifically for him. He’s been abducted."

Derrick closed his eyes for a moment, gripping the phone so tightly his knuckles turned white. His mind raced.

*Who would dare? How did they even find him?* He exhaled slowly, his voice cold and controlled. "Stay calm. Hold your position. I’m on my way."

"Yes, Alpha," the man replied weakly before the line went dead.

Derrick slipped the phone back into his pocket, his entire body tense.

*This cannot be happening now. First Kimberly’s cryptic message, now this. If Darwin is gone, it changes everything*.

As he turned to head back into the pack house, he froze.

Standing just a few feet away was Mona, her arms crossed, her piercing gaze locked onto him.

The faint sound of her tapping foot echoed in the silence between them.

"Mona," Derrick said flatly, his voice devoid of emotion.

"Derrick," she replied, her tone just as cold. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she studied him.

They stood there in silence for a long moment, the weight of unspoken words pressing heavily in the air.

Both knew the other was hiding something, and neither was willing to be the first to speak.

"What’s wrong, Derrick?" Mona finally asked, her voice laced with suspicion. "You look... rattled."

Derrick’s eyes flashed with annoyance, but he quickly masked it. "Nothing that concerns you, Mona," he said smoothly, though his tone carried a sharp edge.

Her lips curled into a slight smirk, but her eyes remained cold.

"Everything about this pack concerns me, Derrick. Especially when you’re sneaking around with secrets."

Derrick took a step closer, his towering frame casting a shadow over her.

"You’ve always had a knack for sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong. Don’t push me, Mona."

"And you’ve always had a knack for underestimating me," she shot back, her voice steady and defiant.

"What’s going on, Derrick? Don’t think I haven’t noticed your little side operations lately. You think no one’s watching you?"

Derrick clenched his jaw, resisting the urge to snap. *She’s fishing for answers. Stay calm.*

"Like I said, Mona, it doesn’t concern you. Now step aside. I have urgent matters to attend to."

Mona didn’t move. She stared into his eyes, her gaze unwavering. "You’re losing control, Derrick.

Everyone can see it. If you keep this up, you’ll take the whole pack down with you."

Derrick’s fists clenched at his sides, but he forced a cold smile onto his face. "Careful, Mona. You wouldn’t want to say something you’ll regret."

Mona’s smirk returned, but it didn’t reach her eyes. "Regret? You should worry about your own regrets, Derrick.

They might come back to haunt you sooner than you think."

With that, she stepped aside, but not before throwing one last pointed look over her shoulder.

Derrick watched her go, his mind racing. *She knows something. But how much? And what’s her angle?*

The tension in the air lingered as Derrick turned back toward his car.

His hands shook slightly as he opened the door, but his resolve hardened. *First Darwin. Then Mona. One thing at a time.*

But as he sat in the driver’s seat, his thoughts betrayed him.

"I can’t afford to lose control now. Not when everything is at stake."

His phone buzzed again, and Derrick let out a slow breath before starting the engine.

Whatever lay ahead, he would face it. He had no choice...

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