Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 126

Chapter 126: Chapter 126

Elena gently guided Kimberly to sit on the edge of her bed.

The room was quiet, the soft rustle of curtains and faint chirping from outside the only sounds breaking the silence.

She knelt slightly in front of Kimberly, her expression soft but serious.

"How are you feeling, Kimberly?" Elena asked, her voice calm but filled with concern. "Were you hurt in any way?"

Kimberly managed a faint smile, though it didn’t reach her eyes.

"No, ma’am. I’m fine physically. Just... everything feels so overwhelming right now. Like I can’t even catch my breath."

Elena wrapped an arm around Kimberly’s shoulders, pulling her into a comforting side hug.

"You’ve been through a lot, and it’s okay to feel shaken.

You don’t have to explain anything to anyone until you’re ready. Take your time, alright?"

Kimberly nodded slowly, the tension in her shoulders easing a bit under Elena’s warmth.

She felt a strange sense of security she hadn’t experienced in a long time.

*She seems different from the rest of them,* Kimberly thought.

*I want to trust her, but... what if she’s just like the others? Still, she’s the only one who’s been kind to me since I came back.

Maybe... maybe I can talk to her.*

"Ma’am Elena," Kimberly began hesitantly, her voice almost a whisper.

"I think... I think I need to tell you everything. I believe I can trust you."

Elena’s smile deepened, and she gave Kimberly an encouraging nod.

"You can trust me, Kimberly. Speak freely. Whatever’s troubling you, I’m here to listen."

Kimberly hesitated, her fingers fiddling with the hem of her shirt.

"Before I tell you anything... I need to know something. What exactly do you know about me? About... who I really am?"

Elena’s expression shifted, a flicker of something unreadable crossing her face.

She sat back slightly, clasping her hands together as she chose her words carefully.

"What I know, Kimberly, is only the surface. There’s so much about you that even you haven’t uncovered yet."

Kimberly frowned, confused. "What do you mean? What surface? What don’t I know?"

Elena exhaled deeply, leaning closer. "You’re special, Kimberly. Chosen before you were even born.

You’ve always felt out of place, haven’t you? Like you don’t belong entirely here or anywhere else?"

Kimberly nodded slowly, her heart racing. "Yes... but why? What does it mean?"

Elena’s voice softened even more. "Because you’re not just like us. You’re not only a werewolf, Kimberly. You’re... a hybrid."

The word hit Kimberly like a lightning strike. Her eyes widened, and she shook her head in disbelief.

"A hybrid? What do you mean? No... no, that can’t be right.

It’s not possible, it’s only a myth, so how can I be?"

"It is," Elena said firmly but gently.

"That’s why it’s been so difficult for you to find your wolf. It’s not just your wolf you need to discover—it’s the other part of you, too.

That’s where your true strength lies."

Kimberly’s hands trembled slightly, and she stared at Elena in shock. "How do you know this? Who told you?"

"I’ve been watching, listening, and putting the pieces together," Elena replied.

"There’s more to your story, Kimberly. More than you realize. And it’s dangerous for you not to know.

But here, in the pack house... I can’t say too much. There are ears everywhere."

Kimberly swallowed hard, her mind spinning.

"Then what am I supposed to do? If I don’t even know myself, how am I supposed to figure out what’s going on?"

Elena reached out and took Kimberly’s hands in hers, her touch steady and reassuring.

"You don’t have to do it alone. I’ll help you. But we can’t talk about it here.

I’ll make arrangements for us to meet somewhere safe where no one can interrupt us."

Kimberly stared at Elena for a long moment, her thoughts a whirlwind.

*Can I really trust her? But what choice do I have? She’s the only one who’s offering me answers.*

Elena’s voice pulled her out of her thoughts.

"For now, go back to your room. Stay close to your friends and keep your head down.

Don’t let anyone pressure you into talking. I’ll come for you when the time is right."

Kimberly nodded, her mind still reeling. She stood slowly, her legs feeling unsteady beneath her.

"Thank you, ma’am Elena. For... for everything."

Elena gave her a small smile. "It’s what anyone should do. You’re not alone, Kimberly. Remember that."

As Kimberly turned toward the door, ready to leave, a sudden knock echoed through the room.

Both women froze, their eyes darting toward the door. Elena’s expression hardened, and she held up a hand to stop Kimberly from moving.

They exchanged a tense glance, the weight of the unknown pressing heavily in the air...

★★★

Alpha Theo strolled through the lush garden, the sunlight filtering through the leaves.

His mind was heavy, waiting for Elijah’s report.

The faint chirping of birds did little to ease the tension coiling in his chest.

After what felt like hours, Elijah finally approached, his footsteps silent as he entered the garden. He bowed deeply, his respect evident.

"Alpha," Elijah began, his voice steady but careful.

Alpha Theo didn’t turn to face him immediately.

His gaze remained fixed on the horizon.

"What have you found out about the bullet shell? And were you able to trace the caller’s location?"

Elijah hesitated briefly, then answered, "We managed to gather information about the bullet shell, Alpha. But tracing the caller’s location proved... impossible."

Alpha Theo slowly turned, his sharp eyes locking onto Elijah. "Impossible?" he repeated, his tone calm but laced with a subtle edge.

"The caller masked their location using advanced technology," Elijah explained, his head still bowed.

"Even our best trackers couldn’t pinpoint their origin."

Alpha Theo studied Elijah for a moment before nodding slightly. "And the bullet shell? Where does it originate?"

"It’s black market merchandise," Elijah replied, his voice firm.

"It’s manufactured and distributed only to powerful men in the underworld. People with deep connections and resources."

Theo’s jaw tightened slightly as he processed the information.

*Of course, it wouldn’t be something ordinary. Whoever orchestrated this is no amateur.* He maintained his composure, though his mind raced.

"Take some of our smartest and strongest men," Alpha Theo commanded, his voice low but commanding.

"Visit that manufacturing company. I want a list of every name associated with recent purchases of those bullets."

Elijah hesitated for a moment before speaking again. "Alpha, I know you prefer diplomacy.

But these types of people... they don’t respond well to negotiations. What should we do if they refuse to cooperate?"

Alpha Theo stepped closer, his gaze piercing into Elijah’s.

"Elijah, someone dared to threaten me. Do you think they deserve a friendly hand from me?" His voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable authority.

Elijah held Theo’s gaze for a moment before bowing his head again. "No, Alpha."

"Use whatever means necessary," Alpha Theo continued, his tone hardening.

"Force, intimidation, persuasion—I don’t care how. Just get me results. I won’t tolerate failure."

"This is a quest I am entrusting into your hands and I believe that you will deliver the required result.

Elijah, don’t fail me... Do everything you need to do for the sake of my trust in you."

Elijah straightened, his resolve strengthening under Theo’s unwavering stare. "Understood, Alpha. We’ll handle it immediately."

As Elijah turned to leave, Alpha Theo called out once more. "And Elijah..."

"Yes, Alpha?" Elijah paused, looking back.

"Be cautious," Theo said, his voice softening slightly. "I trust you to lead this mission. Bring our men back safe."

A small smile flickered across Elijah’s face, though he quickly masked it.

"I won’t let you down." He bowed one last time before disappearing into the garden’s shadows.

Alone again, Alpha Theo allowed himself a moment to think.

The garden seemed quieter now, the peaceful surroundings a stark contrast to the storm brewing in his mind.

*Whoever is behind this attack has just made a grave mistake. I’ll play their dirty game, but on my terms.*

He clenched his fists tightly, his jaw set in determination.

*If they want to get dirty, I’ll show them just how far I can go.*

Lost in thought, Alpha Theo was startled by the faint beep of his phone. He pulled it out of his pocket and glanced at the screen. A new message.

Opening it, he read the words aloud, barely above a whisper:

"All Alphas of the packs are summoned for a meeting tomorrow at 10 AM at the Supreme Pack House by the priest lord."

His brows furrowed as he reread the message. *A meeting of all Alphas? This can’t be a coincidence.*

He stood still for a moment, his mind calculating the implications. Such a meeting was rare, only called in times of great importance—or danger.

*What exactly is going on and could it be anything related to Kimberly’s return?* Alpha Theo thought to himself briefly.

"Something big is coming," Alpha Theo muttered to himself, his expression unreadable...