Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 135

Chapter 135: Chapter 135

Alpha Derrick stormed into the mansion, his footsteps heavy and deliberate.

Mona, seated gracefully on a plush chair near the fireplace, sipped her wine leisurely.

The moment her eyes landed on him, she noticed the storm brewing on his face. She set the glass down and stood up, her silk gown flowing behind her.

"Derrick, what’s wrong? You look furious," Mona said, her voice soft but laced with concern. She stepped closer to him, trying to gauge his mood.

Derrick stopped a few feet from her, his jaw tight, his fists clenched at his sides.

For a moment, he said nothing, his piercing eyes fixed on her as if trying to decide whether to speak or not.

"Is it something about the pack? Or... Kimberly?" Mona pressed, her curiosity now mingled with worry.

He finally exhaled sharply and replied, his voice cold and detached. "It’s nothing you need to concern yourself with. I’ll handle it."

"Derrick, don’t shut me out," Mona insisted, her tone firm now. "I’m your Luna. Whatever’s going on, I have a right to know. You’re clearly troubled."

Derrick’s lips curled into a bitter smirk as he looked at her.

"Troubled? That’s an understatement, Mona. But some things are better left unsaid, even to the Luna."

Her brows furrowed at his response. "Are you saying you don’t trust me?"

Derrick didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he stepped toward the stairs leading to his study, but Mona quickly moved to block his path, her arms crossed.

"You can’t walk away from me like this, Derrick," she said firmly. "What happened? Does this have to do with Theo showing up today?"

Derrick’s eyes narrowed, his anger briefly flaring.

"You already know, don’t you?" he asked, his tone sharp. "Of course, word travels fast in this pack."

"I heard bits and pieces," Mona admitted.

"That Theo came here. That he confronted you. But why was he here? And what does Kimberly have to do with it?"

Derrick let out a dry laugh, the sound devoid of humor. "What does Kimberly have to do with it? Everything, Mona. Everything."

Mona tilted her head slightly, her confusion evident. "What do you mean?"

Derrick’s expression hardened further. "Theo came here to claim Kimberly. In front of everyone. Can you believe his audacity?"

Mona’s eyes widened in shock. "Claim her? What are you talking about? She’s a maid. What would Theo want with her?"

Derrick took a step closer to her, his tone low and menacing.

"Don’t act naïve with me, Mona. Kimberly isn’t just a maid. She’s more than that, you know it and Theo also knows it.

He knows something we’ve overlooked all this time. And now, he’s making moves. Bold moves."

Mona stared at him, stunned. "What are you saying, Derrick? Are you telling me Kimberly truly has—"

"She’s powerful," Derrick cut in, his voice a harsh whisper.

"More powerful than we ever realized. And Theo wants her for that. He’s not here just for love. He’s here for power. To take what’s mine."

"Yours in what way?" Mona asked, ase sounded irritated by Derrick’s last statement.

"I meant to say my maid" Derrick quickly covered it up with something more acceptable to Mona

"It’s seems you have lost your touch on getting the right information Derrick" Mona said, with her voice laced with mockery.

Derrick’s jaw tightened again, and his voice grew colder. "Because I was too focused on other things. Too soft. Too blind. But that changes now."

"Derrick, listen to me," Mona said, her tone urgent.

"If Kimberly is as important as you’re saying, you can’t let your emotions cloud your judgment. We need a plan—"

*I need to play along for now* Mona quickly thought to herself.

"I already have a plan," Derrick snapped, cutting her off. "And it doesn’t involve waiting around for Theo to make the next move."

Mona took a step back, surprised by the intensity in his voice. "What are you going to do?"

Derrick gave her a chilling smile. "What I should have done a long time ago.

Take control. Crush anyone who dares to challenge me. Starting with Theo."

Mona shook her head, her voice trembling slightly. "Derrick, this could lead to war. Are you prepared for that? Do you even understand what’s at stake?"

"I understand perfectly," Derrick replied, his voice icy. "And if Theo wants a war, I’ll give him one."

Mona opened her mouth to argue further, but Derrick brushed past her, heading toward his study. "Derrick, wait!" she called after him.

He paused at the doorway, not turning around. "Mona, stay out of this. I’ll handle it my way."

With that, he disappeared into his study, slamming the door behind him.

Inside the study, Derrick paced back and forth, his mind racing. His hands balled into fists as he muttered under his breath.

"Theo thinks he can walk into my territory, humiliate me, and take what’s mine? No. I won’t allow it."

He stopped in front of the large mirror on the wall, staring at his reflection. His eyes burned with a mix of rage and determination.

*I’ve been too lenient. Too forgiving. But that ends now. Theo wants to play games? Fine. I’ll show him what happens when you challenge Alpha Derrick.*

He ran a hand through his hair, his mind working furiously.

*Kimberly... How long has she been seeing Theo? How much does she know?*

The thought of Kimberly being involved with Theo stung more than he cared to admit.

*I was a fool to reject her. A bigger fool to underestimate her. But I won’t make that mistake again.*

Derrick’s lips curled into a cold smile as another thought crossed his mind.

*If Theo is willing to risk everything for her, then she’s more valuable than I realized.

And if she’s that valuable to him... she’ll be even more valuable to me.*

He turned away from the mirror, his expression hardening. "I’ll act fast. No more waiting. No more games."

Derrick sat at his desk, pulling out a map of the surrounding territories. His eyes scanned the borders of Theo’s pack.

*He won’t see it coming. I’ll strike where it hurts the most. Let’s see how far he’s willing to go when his pack is on the line.*

As he leaned back in his chair, a sinister smirk spread across his face.

*This is just the beginning, Theo. You think you’re ready for me? You’re not. And as for Kimberly... she belongs to me now.*

With his resolve solidified, Derrick’s mind was already crafting the next steps of his plan. He would not be caught off guard again.

The tension in the room was almost palpable, the air thick with the weight of his decisions.

*Let the games begin,* Derrick thought to himself, his smirk fading into a cold, determined glare.

★★★

Alpha Theo and his men arrived at their pack house in silence. The air was heavy with tension.

The drive back had been quiet, as no one dared to speak unless addressed.

Alpha Theo had been unusually reserved, his face a mask of deep thought.

When they finally stepped out of the vehicle, Theo turned to his men, his voice calm but authoritative.

"Good job today. You followed orders well. Return to your positions and stay alert.

We need to be more vigilant than ever. If you notice anything unusual, report to me immediately."

"Yes, Alpha," they all replied in unison, bowing their heads before dispersing.

Elijah lingered behind, his expression showing concern as he followed Theo into the pack house.

The two walked side by side in silence until they reached the large, open living room. Theo stopped abruptly, turning to face Elijah.

"I can feel you holding back your questions, Elijah," Theo said, his tone sharp but not unkind. "Speak your mind."

Elijah straightened, lowering his head slightly in respect before responding.

"Alpha, forgive me for asking, but I need to know. Do you think alpha Derrick will retaliate? He doesn’t strike me as someone who will let this go."

Theo let out a faint smile, but there was no humor in his eyes.

"You’re right, Elijah. Derrick will retaliate. He’s too proud to sit quietly after what happened today. His ego won’t allow it."

"Then... what’s the plan, Alpha?" Elijah pressed, his voice quieter now, almost hesitant. "If he declares war, we need to be ready."

Theo’s smile faded, replaced by a look of grim determination.

"I know you’re worried, Elijah, but you don’t need to be.

I have a plan. I’ve been preparing for this moment for longer than you realize." He stepped closer, placing a firm hand on Elijah’s shoulder.

"Trust me. When the time comes, you will know everything. You’ll be the first to hear it."

Elijah nodded, though the tension in his body didn’t ease completely. "I trust you, Alpha. I just hope... I hope Kimberly is worth all this."

At the mention of Kimberly, Theo’s gaze hardened. His hand fell from Elijah’s shoulder as he took a step back.

"She is worth everything," Theo said, his voice low but resolute.

"This isn’t just about her. It’s about the future of this pack. Derrick doesn’t deserve the power he holds, and Kimberly is the key to more than he can imagine."

Elijah hesitated, then nodded again. "Understood, Alpha. I’ll do whatever you need."

Theo studied him for a moment, his sharp eyes searching for any trace of doubt.

Satisfied, he nodded. "Good. Now, leave me. I need time to think."

"Yes, Alpha." Elijah bowed deeply before turning and walking out of the room, leaving Theo standing alone.

As soon as the door closed, Theo let out a slow breath, running a hand through his hair. He began pacing, his mind racing with thoughts.

*Derrick must be furious right now. I challenged him in his own territory, in front of his men.

He won’t take that lightly.* Theo smirked faintly.

*But that’s exactly what I wanted. Push him off balance, make him act impulsively.*

He stopped pacing, his eyes narrowing as he stared out the large window overlooking his territory.

Derrick thrives on control. The moment he feels it slipping, he’ll lash out. And when he does, I’ll be ready.

His thoughts shifted to Kimberly, and his expression softened slightly.

But Kimberly... she’s not just a piece in this game. She’s more than that.

More than Derrick realizes, more than even she realizes. I have to protect her. No matter what it takes.

The resolve in his eyes deepened as he clenched his fists.

*I’ve already crossed the line. There’s no turning back now. Derrick will come for me, for Kimberly, for all of us. But this time, he won’t win.*

Theo straightened, brushing off the creeping doubt in his mind. He couldn’t afford to second-guess himself. Not now.

He turned and made his way to his study. The large wooden door creaked slightly as he pushed it open.

He stepped inside, the familiar scent of leather and aged paper filling the air.

Shutting the door behind him, Theo stood still for a moment, his mind still spinning.

His jaw tightened, his expression a mix of anger and anticipation.

*Derrick, you don’t know what’s coming. You don’t know who you’re dealing with.

You thought you could control everything, but this time, the game is mine.*

He moved to his desk, pulling out a map of Derrick’s territory.

Spreading it across the polished surface, he studied it carefully, his eyes scanning every detail.

*Let’s see how you move, Derrick. Let’s see if you’re as smart as you think you are.*

The faint smirk returned to his lips, but his eyes remained cold and calculating.

*This is only the beginning!*

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