Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 174

Chapter 174: Chapter 174

Kimberly’s fingers tightened around her phone as she ended the call with Alpha Darwin... Something about his voice unsettled her.

He was always composed, always in control, but today, she could hear the urgency, the weight in his words. He needed to see her immediately.

She wasted no time making her way to Theo’s study, her heart drumming in her chest.

As soon as she stepped in, Theo looked up from the stack of documents on his desk, his sharp eyes immediately catching the worry etched on her face.

"Kimberly, what’s going on?" he asked, placing the papers aside.

She took a deep breath before speaking. "Dad just called. He wants to see me right away. He sounded... different. Worried."

Theo’s jaw tightened slightly, but he nodded. "Then we won’t waste any time. I’ll drive you there myself."

Without another word, he grabbed his car keys, and they headed toward one of the vehicles parked outside. Just as they were getting in, Elijah approached quickly.

"Good afternoon, Alpha," Elijah greeted with a slight bow. "Would you like us to accompany you to your destination?"

Theo exchanged a glance with Kimberly before shaking his head. "No, Elijah. It’s a private meeting. We’ll be back soon."

Elijah hesitated but finally nodded, stepping back respectfully as Theo started the engine and drove off.

The ride was quiet, but Kimberly’s thoughts were anything but.

What could be so urgent that her father couldn’t wait? Did it have anything to do with the recent chaos?

Or worse, was he in danger? She clenched her fists, forcing herself to stay calm.

Within fifteen minutes, they arrived at Alpha Darwin’s pack house.

The moment the guards saw them, they opened the gates without question, as if they had been expecting them.

As soon as Kimberly stepped inside, alpha Darwin was already waiting in the main hall.

His face was unreadable, but his eyes held something she couldn’t quite place concern, guilt, and something deeper.

"Kimberly," he said in a low tone, motioning for her to sit. Theo took a seat beside her but remained silent, his presence solid and reassuring.

"I’m glad you came," Alpha Darwin continued, exhaling heavily.

"There is something I need to tell you... something I should have told you a long time ago."

Kimberly felt her stomach tighten. "What is it?"

He looked directly into her eyes.

"I love you so much and will do everything and anything to protect you, but the truth is, i am not your biological father."

The room fell into silence. Even Theo seemed to sit a little straighter.

Kimberly, however, remained calm. She had expected this conversation one day.

"I know," she said softly.

Alpha Darwin’s brows furrowed in shock. "You... You know?"

Kimberly nodded. "I’ve known since I was a teenager.

You never treated me differently, but there were always little things, the way people spoke about me when they thought I wasn’t listening.

The fact that I didn’t share your features, and the way you always looked at me, like you were carrying a secret."

"I also fully confirmed it, when you were having a conversation with one of your old friends back then."

A mixture of relief and sadness flickered across his face. "Why didn’t you ever say anything?"

"Because it didn’t matter." Kimberly smiled faintly. "You raised me. You loved me. That’s all I needed."

Alpha Darwin let out a shaky breath, a rare moment of vulnerability from a man who was always so strong.

"You don’t know how much that means to me."

Kimberly leaned forward. "But I need to know... Do you know who my real parents are?"

A long pause stretched between them before he finally spoke.

"Go to the temple. Speak to the eldest priest there. He will tell you everything you need to know."

Kimberly’s heart pounded. "The temple?"

Alpha Darwin nodded. "There are things even I don’t know, but the oldest priest... he has the answers."

Kimberly exchanged a glance with Theo, who gave her a small nod. It was clear they would have to make this trip soon.

As they stood to leave, Alpha Darwin suddenly turned to Theo, his expression serious.

"You will be the Alpha King," he said with certainty.

Theo froze, his eyes narrowing slightly. "What?"

Alpha Darwin’s gaze didn’t waver. "It is your destiny. But you will face many battles before you claim it.

Enemies will rise, forces beyond your understanding will try to tear you apart.

But listen to me carefully... Do not let anything separate you and Kimberly. As long as you are together, you will be untouchable."

Kimberly sucked in a sharp breath. There was no hesitation in his voice. No doubt. Just pure certainty.

Theo’s fists clenched at his sides, his mind racing. *What did this mean? Who else knew about this and is it a prophecy or wha?

And what battles was he destined to fight?*

But there was one thing he was sure of.

Nothing would take Kimberly away from him.

And if war was coming... He would be ready.

★★★

Steve sat in his garden, his fingers lazily tracing the rim of his glass as he listened to the sounds of the wind rustling through the trees.

The tranquility was rare for him these days, and he intended to savor it while it lasted.

Just as he was about to close his eyes, a guard approached with a small bow. "Boss, there’s a woman at the entrance. She seeks to speak to you."

Steve’s brow arched slightly, but his face remained unreadable.

"I don’t recall scheduling a meeting with anyone today. Especially not with a woman."

The guard hesitated for a brief moment before continuing, "She said you need her, and only she can bring you what you’ve always wished for."

Steve remained silent, processing the words carefully. *Does she know about my sickness? Could she truly help me and who is she?*

After a pause, he turned to the guard. "Let her in."

Minutes later, two guards escorted a striking woman into the garden.

She was dressed in a deep red gown, her heels clicking softly against the stone pavement.

There was an air of confidence about her, something that was both unnerving and intriguing.

Steve signaled for his men to withdraw before turning his sharp gaze to her. "Who are you, and what do you want?"

The woman gave a slight smirk before speaking.

"I am Katherina. A woman who has seen centuries pass yet remains untouched by time. You need me, Steve. And I am here to help you."

"I need you to capture alpha Theo for me."

Steve let out a scoff of irritation. "I don’t have time for nonsense. What do you want from me?"

"Your skepticism is expected," Katherina said smoothly.

"Perhaps my appearance deceives you. Look at the water before you."

Steve glanced at the small fountain in front of him, unimpressed, until suddenly, Katherina raised her hand.

Instantly, the still water erupted into a swirling vortex, defying gravity before crashing back down with force.

Steve’s eyes widened slightly. He wasn’t easily shaken, but this? This was something else.

"I am Katherina, the ancestor of all witches." Her voice was firm, unwavering.

A tense silence followed before Steve finally spoke. "If you are as powerful as you claim, then why are you here? Why do you need me?"

Katherina stepped closer, her piercing gaze locking onto his.

"Because I have greater battles to fight. I cannot afford to waste my energy on someone as insignificant as Theo.

You, however, specialize in capturing people like him. If you do this for me, I will heal you."

Steve’s jaw tightened at her words. His sickness, his inevitable decline was something he never spoke about.

Yet, here she was, offering him the one thing he wanted most.

"And why do you need Theo specifically?" he asked, his voice calm but his mind racing.

"Because he stands in my way. And because his blood holds the key to your cure," she said without hesitation.

Steve’s fingers curled into a fist. "His blood? That means you need him alive."

"Alive or dead, it makes little difference. But if you capture him, I can ensure the process is swift." Katherina’s lips curled into a knowing smile.

"You have your reasons for hating him, do you not?"

Steve’s eyes darkened. He did. But aligning himself with someone like her? That was a different kind of risk altogether.

"I don’t trust you," he finally admitted.

"You’re asking me to do your dirty work, and yet you claim to have all this power. Why should I believe anything you say?"

Katherina chuckled. "Smart man. But let me remind you, Steve, you are running out of time. Your sickness is consuming you.

Soon, even your strength, your power, your influence... it will all mean nothing. You will fade. Unless you accept my offer."

Steve clenched his jaw. He hated how much sense she made. He hated that she had the upper hand.

Without another word, Katherina pulled a small piece of paper from the folds of her dress and placed it on the table between them.

"When you are ready, call me. But don’t wait too long. You may not have the luxury of time."

With that, she turned and walked away, leaving Steve alone with his thoughts.

As soon as she was gone, he exhaled sharply, rubbing a hand over his face.

*What is she? Can I really trust someone like this?* He looked down at the small paper on the table.

The weight of the decision ahead of him settled like a heavy stone in his chest.

He had always been a man who made his own choices. But this... this was different.

And he had no idea what he was going to do next...

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