Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 162

Chapter 162: Chapter 162

Elena walked swiftly through the dimly lit corridors leading to the maids’ quarters.

Her heart pounded in her chest, but her face remained unreadable.

She had no time to waste.

Inside one of the small rooms, Mohandria, Kaitlyn, and Lisa sat anxiously, waiting. The tension in the air was thick, each of them sensing that something was wrong.

Then, a knock on the door.

Mohandria jumped up and hurried to open it. The moment she saw Elena standing there, her breath caught.

The three ladies immediately bowed their heads slightly in greeting.

Elena didn’t waste a second. "The three of you will follow me out now. We have something important to do."

Her voice was calm but urgent.

The three maids exchanged nervous glances.

"Ma’am Elena, please," Mohandria finally spoke, her tone careful. "May we know where we are going?"

Elena hesitated.

*I can’t make the mistake of telling them here. Too many ears.* Elena thought.

She took a slow breath before answering. "I will tell you everything once we’re inside the car. It’s not safe here."

Something about the way she said it sent a shiver down their spines.

Lisa swallowed hard. "Understood."

Without another word, the four women left the room and moved quickly through the pack house, careful not to draw attention to themselves.

As they reached the parked car and were about to get in, a familiar voice cut through the air like a blade.

"Well, well, well..."

The sound of mockery dripped from the voice.

The four women froze.

They didn’t need to turn around to know who it was.

Mona.

Elena turned slowly, her eyes meeting Mona’s piercing gaze.

"Where are you all headed? And why the secrecy?" Mona’s lips curled in amusement, but there was a sharpness beneath it.

Elena kept her expression calm, unreadable.

*Mona wants to figure out what I’m up to. But she won’t get anything from me.*

"Speaking of secrecy," Elena said smoothly, "that title belongs to you, Mona. I move in broad daylight because I have nothing to hide."

Mona’s smirk faltered just slightly.

Elena continued, her voice unwavering. "You, on the other hand... have plenty of skeletons in your cupboard."

The words hit a nerve.

Mona’s eyes flashed, but she quickly masked her emotions.

"You’re clever, Elena." Mona let out a slow, amused chuckle. "But not clever enough."

She took a step closer.

"I wish you good luck in your search for Kimberly."

A chill ran through the air.

Elena didn’t flinch.

*So that’s what she wants? Confirmation that we’re looking for Kimberly?*

Elena kept her voice smooth, almost bored. "Why would I need to search for Kimberly?"

Mona’s eyes narrowed slightly.

"You seem restless, Mona," Elena continued, tilting her head slightly. "Almost... afraid."

Mona’s fingers twitched.

"I’m just enjoying the show," she replied, but her voice had lost some of its usual sharpness.

Elena took a step forward, lowering her voice. "You should be more worried about what Alpha Derrick will do to you when the whole truth comes out."

A flicker of something crossed Mona’s face.

For the first time in a long time, Mona had no reply.

The tension was suffocating.

Elena held Mona’s gaze for a long moment before turning away, stepping into the car.

Mohandria, Kaitlyn, and Lisa followed, their movements careful, tense.

Mona watched them drive away, her nails digging into her palms.

Her chest rose and fell in uneven breaths.

*Does Elena know?* Her mind raced.

*Does she know about Katherina?* A cold dread settled in her stomach.

"No," she whispered to herself. "If she knew, she wouldn’t be this calm. She would have already told Derrick."

But still... something didn’t feel right.

Mona’s hands clenched into fists.

She couldn’t afford to waste time.

If Elena was moving, then so was she.

Mona turned on her heel, her expression now hardened with fury.

*I need to act fast... I need to find Kimberly. Now.*

She stormed away, her eyes burning with determination.

She wouldn’t let Elena or anyone stand in her way.

★★★

The car sped down the dark road, its tires humming softly against the pavement.

Inside, Elena sat in the front seat, gripping the steering wheel tightly, her thoughts racing as fast as the vehicle.

In the back seat, Mohandria, Kaitlyn, and Lisa sat silently, exchanging worried glances. They knew something was wrong Elena’s urgency told them that much.

Finally, Kaitlyn couldn’t take the silence anymore. "Ma’am Elena, where exactly are we going?" Her voice was cautious but firm.

Elena let out a slow breath before responding. "You all are not staying in the pack house anymore. Chaos is coming. It’s no longer safe."

Mohandria’s eyes widened. "Not safe? What do you mean ma’am?"

Elena kept her eyes on the road, her expression unreadable. "We’re going to the temple. From now on, that will be your home."

Lisa swallowed hard. "The temple? Why? What’s happening?"

Elena tightened her grip on the steering wheel. *I can’t tell them everything yet. They wouldn’t understand. Not now.*

"You’ll understand soon enough," she finally said, her voice calm but firm.

The car fell into silence again, tension hanging in the air. None of them dared to question her further.

After what felt like forever, they finally arrived at the temple gates. Elena stepped out first, taking a deep breath.

She wasn’t sure what she expected, but what she saw next stunned her completely.

Standing right at the entrance, waiting for them, was Alpha Theo.

Elena froze, her heart skipping a beat.

*This is impossible. He was unconscious. I was worried he might never wake up...*

Yet there he was. Alive. Awake. Strong.

"Alpha Theo," Elena breathed out, unable to hide the surprise and relief in her voice. "Thank goodness... You’re back. And fine."

Theo offered a small, reassuring smile. "It’s good to see you, Elena."

Mohandria, Kaitlyn, and Lisa stood behind Elena, looking just as shocked.

"Let’s go inside," Theo said. "You’ll all be safe here."

Elena nodded before turning to the three ladies. "Go inside and make yourselves comfortable. We’ll talk later."

The ladies obeyed without hesitation, disappearing into the temple halls.

Once they were alone, Theo turned to Elena, his expression serious.

"I need to ask you something," he said.

"Why are you helping me? Why are you putting yourself in so much danger?"

Elena hesitated. She had expected this question.

She met Theo’s gaze, her voice steady. "It’s not you I’m helping, Alpha Theo."

Theo’s brows furrowed slightly, but he remained silent, waiting for her to continue.

"I trust Kimberly. And if she trusts you, then that means you’ve earned my trust as well."

Theo was quiet for a moment, as if processing her words. Then, he nodded slowly.

"But why help Kimberly?" he asked. "Do you not fear the consequences? Alpha Derrick... The other alphas... If they find out"

"I don’t fear for my own life," Elena cut in firmly.

"What I fear is Kimberly’s power falling into the wrong hands. I want a future where we don’t live in fear of monsters disguised as leaders."

Theo stared at her, admiration flickering in his eyes.

"Since Kimberly believes you’re the one to stand beside her in this fight, then I will stand by you as well," Elena finished.

Theo exhaled slowly. "Thank you, Elena. For trusting us. I promise... We won’t let you down."

A small smile touched her lips. "Then tell me... What’s the plan? And how is Kimberly?"

Theo’s face turned serious again. "The plan is simple. We don’t hide anymore."

Elena blinked. "What?"

"We know there are higher forces watching us. We need to be ready."

Elena folded her arms. "So where do I fit into this?"

Theo’s lips curled into a knowing smile. "You will return to the pack and tell Alpha Derrick that you know where Kimberly is."

Elena’s entire body stiffened. Her eyes darkened with alarm.

"No," she said immediately, shaking her head. "That’s too risky. Why would you even suggest that?"

"Because we need them to make their move." Theo’s voice was calm but firm.

"We need to know exactly who is coming for her. If we don’t draw them out, we won’t be able to fight back properly."

Elena stared at him, her mind racing.

*He’s right. But...* Elena thought calmly.

"It’s still dangerous," she muttered, biting her lip.

Theo placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Don’t worry. We’ll be ready. And more importantly... Kimberly is doing well."

Elena’s head snapped up. "She is?"

Theo nodded. "She was the one who woke me from the spell of unconsciousness. Her powers are coming alive."

A genuine wave of relief washed over Elena.

"That’s good," she whispered, mostly to herself.

Theo nodded. "Now... Will you do it?"

Elena took a deep breath before exhaling sharply. "Fine. I’ll do it."

But before she turned away, she gave him one last warning. "Be careful. And be ready."

Theo gave a small nod. "Always."

With that, Elena left the temple, heading straight back to the pack house.

★★Alpha Derrick’s Pack House ★★

The moment she stepped inside, her eyes locked onto Alpha Derrick, who was seated in the living room.

Next to him, Mona sat gracefully, but the moment she saw Elena, her whole body stiffened.

Elena’s gaze remained firm as she stepped closer.

Mona’s mind spiraled with panic.

*Is she...*

*Is she coming to talk to Derrick about my plans?* Mona thought worriedly.

A thin layer of sweat formed on Mona’s palm, but she forced herself to stay composed.

Derrick, however, remained calm, watching Elena with curiosity.

Then, before anyone could say a word, Elena spoke.

Her voice was steady. Cold. Unwavering.

"I know where Kimberly is."

A heavy silence filled the room.

Mona’s stomach dropped.

Derrick’s eyes darkened.

The entire atmosphere shifted, a storm brewing beneath the surface...