Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 179

Chapter 179: Chapter 179

Derrick and Mona stepped into the grand hall of their pack house, their footsteps echoing against the silent walls.

Neither spoke as they walked side by side, their expressions unreadable.

Mona cast a sidelong glance at Derrick, wondering what was going on in his mind.

*He finally seems ready to do whatever it takes to win, but is he really as committed as he claims?* She thought to herself, her lips pressing into a thin line.

Derrick, on the other hand, was lost in his own thoughts.

*Katherina claims she has everything under control, but why do I feel like I’m simply a pawn on her chessboard?

I need to secure my future on my own terms.* He clenched his fists briefly before relaxing them.

Upon reaching the stairs, they finally exchanged glances.

"We both need rest. The coming days will be important," Derrick said calmly, his voice betraying none of the suspicions swirling in his head.

"Yes. Rest," Mona echoed with a small smile that didn’t reach her eyes. "Goodnight, Alpha."

Derrick nodded and turned towards his quarters, while Mona ascended the staircase to hers.

The moment she closed her door behind her, she let out a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding.

No sooner had she sat on the edge of her bed than her phone vibrated.

A private number flashed on the screen. Frowning, she hesitated before answering.

"Who is this?" she asked cautiously.

A deep, distorted voice came from the other end. "Mona, I know what you want. I can help you get it."

Mona narrowed her eyes. "Who are you, and how do you know what I want?"

The voice chuckled darkly. "Come to the old ruins beyond the eastern woods at midnight. If you truly desire power, you’ll come alone."

Before she could respond, the line went dead.

She stared at her phone, suspicion and curiosity warring in her mind.

*Who was that? How did they know I was searching for an edge?* Her grip on the phone tightened.

Unknown to her, Derrick was having a similar experience.

He sat in his dimly lit room, pouring himself a drink when his own phone rang.

The caller ID was hidden. He hesitated but answered anyway.

"Who is this?" Derrick demanded.

"Someone who can give you exactly what you need," the voice on the other end whispered.

Derrick’s jaw tensed. "And what exactly do I need?"

"Independence. Freedom from Katherina’s control. The power to shape your own fate without being someone’s puppet."

Derrick’s grip tightened around the glass in his hand. This is either a trap or an opportunity.

"And what do you want in return?"

"Come to the abandoned watchtower at midnight. Come alone. Only then will you learn the truth."

The call then ended abruptly.

Derrick set his glass down slowly. *Someone wants to help me... or manipulate me.

But if there’s a chance to gain the upper hand, I have to take it.* Derrick thought to himself with a confused look on his face.

Meanwhile, across the region in an undisclosed, heavily guarded location, Katherina stood before four women Elena, Mohandria, Lisa, and Kaitlyn.

Their faces were lined with exhaustion, but their eyes still burned with defiance.

"I have decided to let you go," Katherina announced, her voice carrying an eerie calmness.

The women exchanged glances, each one hesitant to believe her words.

"What’s the catch?" Lisa asked, her voice filled with suspicion.

Katherina smirked. "No catch. No conditions. You’re free to leave."

"None of you worth the stress to get what I want." Katherina said.

Elena folded her arms. "Why now? What changed?"

Katherina stepped closer, her eyes gleaming with unreadable intent. "You’ll find out soon enough. But for now, leave while you still can."

Mohandria frowned but wasted no time stepping forward. "If you’re really letting us go, then I won’t waste time questioning it."

One by one, the women walked past Katherina, exiting the confines of their prison.

Once they were outside, they paused, looking back at the fortress-like structure, uncertainty still heavy in their minds.

"Something isn’t right," Kaitlyn murmured. "She’s up to something."

Lisa nodded. "She wouldn’t just let us go for no reason."

"But we don’t have time to figure it out now. We need to regroup and prepare," Elena said firmly.

The four of them disappeared into the night, their minds filled with endless questions and doubts.

Back inside, Katherina watched them leave through a narrow window.

As soon as they were gone, a slow, menacing smile spread across her lips.

She threw her head back and let out a long, chilling laugh that echoed through the chamber.

Then, her voice dropped to a whisper, but every syllable dripped with malice.

"Let their thoughts be consumed by worries and unknown fear, till I strike into them like a thunderbolt."

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Kimberly, Theo, and Elijah sat in the dimly lit living room, a large map spread across the wooden table before them.

Their eyes were locked on the markings and notes they had scribbled down, strategizing on how to break Elena, Mohandria, Lisa, and Kaitlyn out of Katherina’s stronghold.

"We can’t just storm in. Katherina will be expecting that," Theo muttered, his fingers tracing over the map.

"There has to be a way to outsmart her," Elijah said, rubbing his temples. "She’s powerful, but she’s not invincible."

Kimberly exhaled sharply, crossing her arms. "If we don’t act soon, who knows what she’ll do to them.

We can’t trust her sudden silence and also Mona and Derrick not saying anything in recent times. They are always plotting something."

Just as she finished speaking, voices echoed from the entrance of the pack house.

The three exchanged glances before Elijah stood up abruptly. "I’ll check it out."

Before he could reach the door, one of the guards stepped in, his expression unreadable.

"Alpha Theo, there are visitors at the gate. They insist on seeing you."

Theo arched a brow. "Who are they?"

"They didn’t say much. But they traveled in two vehicles and requested an audience with you specifically."

Kimberly and Elijah exchanged wary glances.

"Let them in," Theo finally said, his voice calm but firm.

"Let them in? Theo are you expecting anyone?" Kimberly asked out of curiosity, as she also sounded worried.

Theo didn’t say a single word, he only let out a soft smile on his face, as he also maintained his composure.

Minutes later, the rumble of engines filled the air, and two sleek black vehicles pulled up outside.

The doors swung open, and several figures stepped out. Kimberly’s breath hitched the moment she recognized the man leading the group.

"Zack?" she gasped, her eyes widening in disbelief.

Zack, a towering figure with deep brown skin and piercing eyes, smiled warmly at her.

"Kimberly!" His voice was filled with relief as she rushed towards him, throwing her arms around his shoulders.

"How are you here?" she asked, pulling back slightly to get a better look at him.

He gestured towards Theo. "Your Alpha called us. He said you needed help, and we didn’t hesitate. We came as soon as we could."

Kimberly turned towards Theo, who simply shrugged with a small smile. "We need everyone we can trust," he said.

Zack motioned to the men behind him. "These are the strongest sorcerers from our lands. They helped train you, remember?"

Kimberly nodded, her heart swelling with gratitude. "Thank you all so much."

"Thank you all for yielding to my urgent call... I do not take your efforts to be here for granted." Theo said with gratitude laced in his voice.

"We can’t ignore your call, especially when it has to deal with the moon goddess reborn... We will do everything within how power to bring peace back to your land." One of the sorcerers said calmly.

Before anyone could say another word, hurried footsteps pounded against the ground outside.

The doors burst open, and four familiar figures ran inside, panting heavily.

"Ma’am Elena?" Kimberly whispered in shock. "Lisa? Kaitlyn? Mohandria?"

The room fell into stunned silence as everyone took in the sight of the women standing there, their expressions a mixture of relief and confusion.

Theo was the first to break the silence. "How did you escape?"

Elena, still catching her breath, looked up at them with wide eyes. "She let us go."

Kimberly frowned. "Katherina let you go?"

Lisa nodded, her face pale. "We don’t know why.

One moment we were locked in, the next she told us to leave. No explanations, no tricks. Just... released us."

A heavy silence settled over the room, the weight of the revelation pressing down on everyone.

"This isn’t right," Elijah murmured, rubbing his chin. "She can’t do anything without a reason."

Theo clenched his jaw. "It’s a trap. It has to be."

Kimberly turned to Zack, her eyes searching his face for understanding. "What do you think?"

Zack exhaled slowly, his gaze darkening. "Katherina is up to something very big and malicious," he finally said. "We have to be ready."

Everyone turned towards him, realization dawning in their minds, this was only the beginning of dooms day...

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