Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 181

Chapter 181: Chapter 181

It was in the morning, and Kimberly was in her room, preparing for the test to prove that she was the Moon Goddess reborn.

The weight of the moment pressed against her chest, but she refused to let fear consume her.

As she fastened the last button of her robe, a knock on the door pulled her out of her thoughts.

Without hesitation, she called out, "Come in," almost as if she had been expecting the visitor.

Alpha Theo walked in, his posture strong and composed, but the look on his face betrayed his inner turmoil.

His brows were slightly furrowed, and his eyes held a storm of emotions, worry, concern, and something deeper that he hadn’t yet voiced.

"Good morning," Kimberly greeted with a warm smile, trying to lighten the heavy air around them.

Theo returned the greeting, though his voice lacked its usual steadiness.

"Good morning, Kim... You look very excited." His gaze lingered on her face, searching for any sign of hesitation.

Kimberly’s smile remained, though she said nothing.

A part of her wanted to ease his mind, but another part knew that no words could take away the uncertainty of the path ahead.

Theo took a deep breath before stepping closer to her, reaching out to take her hands in his.

"Kimberly, do you feel convinced about going through with this test? It’s okay if you don’t feel ready yet.

You don’t have to do this now." His voice was gentle, but there was a firm insistence in his tone.

They both sat on the edge of the bed, the tension in the room growing heavier.

Kimberly exhaled deeply before speaking.

"Theo, I am nervous and scared. But I’m not afraid of the test itself.

I’m afraid of the external forces that wish for my doom." Her voice carried a quiet strength, but also a trace of vulnerability.

Theo tightened his grip on her hands.

"Then I have to call the Supreme Chief Priest and tell him you won’t be coming for the test today.

We can postpone this." He reached for his phone from his blazer pocket, but before he could dial, Kimberly stopped him, placing her hand gently over his.

"If I run away from the test today, will those forces stop?" she asked, her gaze locked onto his.

"Not going through the test is also a win for them, and that is something I cannot allow to happen."

Theo hesitated. He wanted to protect her, to shield her from whatever was coming.

But he also knew Kimberly was right. Running would only make them appear weak. And Kimberly was not weak.

"I will go through the test, and if I am truly the Moon Goddess reborn... I will return alive." Kimberly’s voice was steady now, filled with determination.

Theo let out a deep sigh, studying her face for a long moment. Then, a soft smile formed on his lips.

"I love you, Kimberly, and I will always stand by you no matter what decisions you make. I believe in you."

The words warmed her heart, and she smiled in return.

They held onto each other tightly, drawing strength from one another before standing up and heading toward the door.

As they stepped into the living room, they found the others already waiting, Zack, Elijah, and the sorcerers. Their expressions were a mix of anticipation and worry.

Kimberly scanned their faces before speaking.

"Today is the day some forces wish for our doom, but I see a different picture.

Today marks the beginning of righteousness and unity. We will celebrate after the battle." Her voice carried the weight of a leader, and her confidence ignited a fire in the hearts of those around her.

A roar of agreement and determination echoed through the room as the tension shifted into something stronger.

"Now that we are all ready, let’s move," Theo said, stepping forward.

Before he could finish his sentence, a familiar voice cut through the air.

"You can’t go without me. I have to be part of this team."

All heads turned toward the entrance, eyes widening in shock as Steve walked in.

"What are you doing here?" Theo demanded, his eyes narrowing with suspicion.

Steve met his gaze without hesitation.

"I am never an ungrateful person. You both showed me purpose, and in return, I will put myself on the line for Kimberly.

Though, I don’t think I will die anytime soon, and I don’t see anyone here dying either." His voice carried an air of defiance and determination.

Before anyone else could react, Kimberly took a step forward. "You are welcome, Steve. The new beginning will bring peace and a reign of progress."

The acceptance in her words caused the room to shift, and slowly, the others nodded in agreement.

Steve had proven his power and fast thinking against them in the past. And in times like these, allies were more valuable than ever.

With that, they all headed out to their vehicles and drove to the sacred grounds where the test would take place.

The journey was filled with silence, each person lost in their own thoughts.

Kimberly stared out of the window, her hands clenched into fists.

*I must succeed. I must prove to them all that I am who they say I am.*

When they arrived, the sight of the grand meeting hall sent a ripple of tension through the air.

The room was massive, its walls covered in ancient markings that whispered of power and history.

As they stepped inside, all eyes turned toward them.

The crowd was filled with leaders from different packs, elders, and warriors alike.

But among them, sitting in the front row, were Mona and Derrick.

Their expressions turned from curiosity to pure shock when they saw Steve walking beside Kimberly’s team.

Derrick shot to his feet, his face twisted in fury. "Why is Steve here?" His voice thundered through the hall, demanding an immediate answer.

The room fell silent, all waiting for a response.

Kimberly stepped forward without hesitation. "He’s with me."

Theo took another step beside her and added, "And he’s from my pack."

The words hung heavy in the air, sending a wave of tension through the room.

Derrick’s hands curled into fists, his body shaking with barely contained rage.

Mona’s expression remained unreadable, but her eyes flickered with something dangerous.

The silence stretched, and for a moment, it felt as if the world itself was holding its breath.

Something was coming and no one knew who would survive it.

The test was to begin, but another matter of urgency has been placed before everyone, Steve is with Kimberly and Theo.