Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 137

Chapter 137: Chapter 137

Kimberly froze at Elena’s question, her mind racing. The sharpness in Elena’s voice was unlike anything she had ever heard from her before.

Elena’s eyes bore into her, unrelenting. "Kimberly, answer me. Why didn’t you tell me about Mona’s offer?"

Kimberly opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out. Her heart pounded in her chest, and she struggled to find an explanation.

*How does she know? Did Mona tell her? Or is she testing me?*

Elena stepped closer, her tone more firm this time.

"Kimberly, don’t lie to me. You know I’ve always tried to protect you. I can’t help you if you keep secrets from me."

Kimberly swallowed hard, tears threatening to spill again, but she forced herself to stay calm.

The air in the room grew tense, and she could feel Elena’s frustration rising.

"Kimberly," Elena said softly, though her voice still carried weight, "I need to know everything. What did Mona say to you, and what did you agree to?"

Kimberly’s lips trembled, but before she could answer, Elena raised a hand to stop her. "No excuses. Just tell me the truth."

The words stuck in Kimberly’s throat as her mind spiraled with possibilities.

*If I tell her the truth, will she trust me less? Or is she truly here to help me?*

The silence stretched between them, thick and suffocating. Elena’s expression shifted from stern to a mix of anger and concern.

"Kimberly, you don’t have much time. Make the right choice," Elena said finally, her voice barely above a whisper but laced with urgency.

Kimberly stared at her, her thoughts a whirlwind of fear, guilt, and doubt.

She opened her mouth to speak, but once again, no sound came out.

Elena shook her head slightly, her expression unreadable now.

"Fine. Stay here and think. But remember, the decisions you make tonight will shape your future."

With that, Elena turned toward the door. Before stepping out, she glanced back one last time, her eyes piercing.

"I’ll be back tonight, Kimberly. And when I return, I expect you to trust me enough to tell me the truth."

She closed the door quietly behind her, leaving Kimberly standing in stunned silence.

The room felt colder now, the weight of Elena’s words pressing down on her. Kimberly sank onto the bed, her head in her hands.

*What do I do now? Should I tell Elena everything? Can I even trust her completely?*

Tears streamed down her face, but she wiped them away quickly. She looked at the door where Elena had just stood, her mind swirling with uncertainty.

*No matter what happens, I have to stay strong. I have to survive this.*

The tension in the room lingered, thick and suffocating, as Kimberly sat frozen, her mind battling against itself.

And Elena’s last words echoed in her ears like a haunting reminder: *I’ll be back tonight.*

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Elena was returning back to her chamber, when she met the old physician on the way.

"Greetings to you my lady" the old physician bowed his head slightly, as he greeted her.

They both exchanged pleasantries and as Elena was about to continue in her movement, the old physician said.

"I have to talk to you, as a mater of urgency" with a worried expression on his face, he said.

Elena paused just outside the old physician’s chamber, her thoughts racing.

The weight of his words pressed heavily on her chest.

She turned back slightly and asked, "Why now? Why are you telling me this now after all this time?"

The old physician sighed deeply, his hands trembling as he leaned on his cane.

"Because I have no choice. Time is running out, and the people who are moving against Kimberly are growing bolder.

Mona isn’t just angry or jealous—she’s desperate. Desperation makes people dangerous."

Elena’s brows furrowed. "And what proof do you have of this? How can you be sure Mona will strike within two days?"

The old physician’s face darkened. "Because I overheard a conversation. Mona has struck a deal with a rogue assassin to handle the task.

The assassin is already within the pack’s borders, hiding in plain sight.

She’s planning to frame one of the lower-ranked wolves, to make it look like an act of betrayal instead of her own doing."

Elena’s heart sank. "A rogue assassin? Within the borders? How could Derrick not know about this?"

The old man shook his head. "Derrick is too consumed by his obsession with Kimberly’s powers to see the betrayal right under his nose.

He underestimates Mona’s cunning, and that will cost him dearly if he doesn’t wake up soon."

Elena clenched her fists. "Mona... that venomous snake. She’ll stop at nothing, will she?"

"No, she won’t," the old man said gravely.

"She sees Kimberly as a threat to her position, and worse, she believes Derrick’s interest in Kimberly isn’t just about her powers.

Mona thinks there’s something more between them. Jealousy like that can drive a person mad."

Elena paced the small chamber, her mind churning.

"This changes everything. I can’t let Kimberly stay here another day. If Mona’s plans succeed..." She trailed off, her voice trembling slightly.

"She won’t succeed," the physician said firmly. "Not if you act quickly. But you must tread carefully, Elena. Mona has eyes everywhere.

If she suspects you’re onto her, she’ll come after you next."

Elena stopped pacing and stared at the physician. "What about you? If she finds out you’ve spoken to me—"

The old man smiled faintly, a sad and weary smile.

"I’ve lived a long life, my lady. If my time comes because I tried to save an innocent soul, then so be it.

But you... you still have much to do. Protect Kimberly. She’s more important than you know."

Elena’s eyes narrowed. "What do you mean by that? More important? Are you saying there’s more about Kimberly i don’t know?"

The old man hesitated, his gaze dropping to the floor.

"There are things I’ve heard, whispers... but I can’t say for certain. All I know is that Kimberly’s destiny is tied to forces far greater than this pack.

Derrick senses it, but he doesn’t understand it. Mona fears it, but she’s blinded by envy. And Theo..."

The mention of Alpha Theo made Elena’s chest tighten. "What about Theo?"

The physician met her gaze, his eyes filled with a mix of hope and concern.

"Theo may be the only one who truly sees Kimberly for who she is, not just what she is.

If anyone can keep her safe, it’s him. But even he can’t do it alone. That’s why I’m telling you this. You must get her to Theo, Elena. He’s her best chance."

Elena nodded slowly, determination hardening her features.

"You’ve done the right thing by coming to me. I won’t let Mona win. Kimberly will be safe, no matter what it takes."

The old man reached out and placed a trembling hand on her shoulder. "Be careful, my lady. You’re walking a dangerous path."

"I always have," Elena replied with a faint, bitter smile. "Danger is nothing new to me."

With that, she turned and left the chamber, her steps brisk and purposeful. As she walked through the dimly lit corridors, her mind raced with plans.

*Kimberly can’t stay here. I’ll have to act tonight, but Mona will be watching.

I need to misdirect her somehow... keep her focused elsewhere while I get Kimberly out.*

Her thoughts darkened as she considered the risks.

*If Mona finds out what I’m doing, she won’t hesitate to come after me. But it doesn’t matter. Kimberly’s life is worth it.*

As she approached her own chambers, Elena’s jaw tightened.

*Mona may think she’s clever, but she’s underestimated me. She’s underestimated Kimberly. This isn’t over—not by a long shot.*

But as she reached for the door, a chilling thought crept into her mind:

*What if I’m too late?*