Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 159

Chapter 159: Chapter 159

Alpha Derrick sat alone in the dimly lit living room, his thoughts heavy.

His fingers tapped against the armrest of the chair, his mind replaying the recent attacks, betrayals, and unanswered questions.

*Where is Kimberly? Who is pulling the strings behind the shadows? And how much longer before everything collapses?*

From the staircase, Mona stood, watching him carefully. He hadn’t noticed her yet, but she studied him, his posture, his expression, the weight of his burdens.

A slow, cunning smile curled on her lips.

*I need to act lovingly... Maybe I can get him talking about Kimberly’s whereabouts.*

She straightened her dress, lifted her chin, and gracefully walked towards him.

The moment Derrick saw her approaching, his eyes darkened slightly.

He knew Mona well enough.

She never approached him without an agenda.

*Mona is definitely going to play games... Let’s see what she’s got off her sleeves.* Derrick thought, with his face remained unreadable.

Mona sat down beside him, placing her hand gently on his. Her voice was soft, almost affectionate.

"Why does my husband look so troubled?"

Derrick forced a faint smile, though his gaze remained cold.

"I am indeed troubled," he admitted. "I need to fix everything, restore my authority, find answers, and take control once more."

Mona’s fingers tightened slightly around his.

*He’s opening up... I just need to push a little more.*

"Why do you think you have lost control of everything?" Mona asked, with a worried expression on her face.

"I haven’t, but a part of me feels like I’m going to lose every control I have over this pack and every other situations." Derrick explained.

"I understand everything, Derrick," she said sweetly.

"And I truly want to help. But how can I, when you keep shutting me out?"

Derrick’s eyes remained unreadable, but inside, his thoughts were sharp.

*She’s trying to play me... But I can play too.*

He let out a calculated sigh, allowing his expression to soften slightly.

"I’ve always told you what you need to know, Mona."

She tilted her head, pretending to look hurt.

"But what if you haven’t told me everything?" she pressed.

"What if the missing piece is something only I can help with?"

Derrick studied her, then leaned forward slightly.

"Alright," he said smoothly. "Tell me, what exactly do you want to know?"

Mona’s heartbeat quickened.

*It’s working.*

She hesitated, just for effect, before she casuallyasked him.

"Where is Kimberly?"

Derrick expected it.

His face remained neutral, but inside, he was analyzing every movement of hers.

Mona continued, pretending to be curious but concerned.

"Why haven’t you brought her out for whatever you need her for?"

Derrick held back a smirk.

*So that’s her real motive. She wants Kimberly for something... but what?

Is Mona scared of Kimberly and what she could turn out to be or Mona has a different mindset toward Kimberly?*

He let out a frustrated sigh, pretending to be worn down.

"You think I have her, but I don’t," he said, his voice carrying a note of disappointment.

"If I did, would I still be sitting here, dealing with this mess?"

Mona narrowed her eyes slightly.

*He sounds so genuine... Can I trust him?*

She shifted closer, lowering her voice.

"Derrick, do you at least suspect anyone that could have Kimberly in their custody?"

He nodded.

"Theo," he answered firmly. "He’s the only one I believe could have her.

Though other alphas might want her for themselves and the gains that comes with having her... But I suspect Theo more."

Mona’s lips parted slightly, and for the first time, uncertainty flickered in her eyes.

"But Theo is unconscious," she pointed out.

"How could he possibly be hiding her?"

Derrick exhaled sharply, rubbing his temples.

"I don’t know. All signs pointed to him. But now, I’m as confused as ever."

He stood up abruptly, pacing the floor.

Mona rose to her feet as well and reached out, placing a gentle hand on his shoulder, before she started speaking.

"Don’t worry, Derrick," she whispered. "We are in this together. I’ll do everything in my power to help us find Kimberly."

Derrick met her gaze, reading the hidden meaning in her words.

*Mona surely wants Kimberly desperately and i need to know why.* Theo thought to himself.

But for now...

Theo would let her believe she was winning this game.

Mona gave him one last lingering look before she turned away.

*I need to contact Katherina... Time is running out.* Mona thought.

Mona needed Kimberly fast before the ritual could no longer be completed.

Derrick watched her leave.

The moment she disappeared, a cold smirk finally crossed his lips.

*She thinks she’s ahead in the game.*

*Now... it’s time to play by my rules.*

★★★

Meanwhile, Alpha Darwin sat in his garden, a glass of whiskey in his hand.

The air around him was heavy, the wind carrying a sense of impending danger.

He was a man who had seen too much, done oo much, and now...

He was about to risk it all.

A man in black clothing approached him, bowing his head in respect.

"Everything is set, Sir," the man informed him.

Darwin didn’t turn to look at him.

His eyes remained locked on the flickering candlelight on the table before him.

"Are you sure all of our men are all ready and no stone has been left unturned?" Alpha Darwin questioned.

"Yes alpha Darwin... We have been waiting for this day and at your command. We will sweep into action." The man replied with a hint of determination placed in his voice.

"Good," Darwin murmured. "Let’s get the ball rolling."

The man gave a silent nod and left.

Darwin took another sip of his drink, his fingers tightening around the glass.

His heart was steady, but his mind...

It was filled with rage, regret, and an unshakable determination.

*I have to do my last bit for Kimberly... Even If it took his life, then so be it.*

"This is a promise to my friend, and I will carry it out with the drop of my blood." Alpha Darwin said with an uncommon amount of determination in his eyes...