Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 184

Chapter 184: Chapter 184

The room was in chaos as Kimberly collapsed, her body hitting the ground with a soft thud.

Gasps echoed across the hall as Theo rushed forward, his heart pounding violently in his chest.

He lifted her limp body in his arms, his face filled with worry and determination.

"Someone get help!" Theo barked, his voice filled with urgency.

Elijah and Zack immediately sprang into action, clearing the way as Theo carried Kimberly out of the meeting hall.

The supreme chief priest watched them leave, his face unreadable.

Just as Theo was about to step through the doors, Alpha Derrick stood up, his voice ringing with authority.

"Wait, Theo," Derrick said, his tone dripping with mock concern.

"Before you go, let me remind everyone of the tradition.

If Kimberly does not return tomorrow for the second phase of the test, it will be proven that she is not the true Moon Goddess reborn."

The murmurs in the hall grew louder as the elders and alphas exchanged glances.

Theo clenched his jaw, his grip on Kimberly tightening. He turned slowly to face Derrick, his eyes dark with fury.

"Are you seriously talking about tradition when Kimberly is unconscious?" Theo asked, his voice dangerously low.

"She just fought a battle none of you could ever survive, and all you care about is whether she makes it back tomorrow?"

Derrick smirked, crossing his arms. "It’s not about what I care about, Theo. It’s about what the laws dictate.

If she fails to return, then no one will be named Alpha King. That is the way it has always been."

The supreme chief priest gave a slow nod. "What Derrick says is true, Theo. This is our tradition. If she does not return, she forfeits the title of the moon goddess and there won’t be an alpha king"

Theo exhaled sharply, feeling the weight of the situation crushing him.

*None of them cared about Kimberly’s well-being...They only cared about power.* Theo thought to himself angrily.

He wanted to lash out, but he knew that wouldn’t help Kimberly right now. So, he swallowed his anger and simply said, "She will be here."

With that, he walked out, his mind already racing with ways to ensure that Kimberly would okay and also make it to the second test.

★★★

Meanwhile, at Derrick and Mona’s pack house, the atmosphere was entirely different.

Derrick poured himself a drink, a smug grin on his face as he leaned back in his chair.

"Everything is falling into place," he mused, swirling the liquid in his glass.

"There’s no way she’ll recover in time. By tomorrow, Kimberly will be out of the picture, and no one will challenge our claim to power."

Mona smirked, settling beside him. "She was a fool to take on this test in the first place.

We all knew she wouldn’t survive it. And now? The second phase will happen without her, and Theo will have nothing left to fight for."

Before they could continue gloating, a guard entered the room and bowed. "Alpha, you have a visitor."

Derrick frowned. "At this hour? Who is it?"

The guard hesitated before saying, "It’s Katherina."

Both Derrick and Mona stiffened before sharing a knowing glance. "Let her in," Derrick ordered.

The moment Katherina stepped in, her presence commanded attention.

She walked with grace, her piercing gaze scanning the room as if she owned it. With a smirk, she sat across from Derrick and Mona.

"I assume you’ve seen the fruits of my work," she said smoothly.

Derrick chuckled. "Kimberly collapsing in front of everyone? That was a sight to behold. You really did your part well."

Katherina tilted her head. "Of course, I did. Her downfall was orchestrated perfectly. And the best part? No one suspects a thing."

Mona leaned forward, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"Then it’s only a matter of time before we claim everything. Kimberly and Theo will be powerless."

Katherina’s smile widened. "Exactly. But we must ensure she doesn’t recover. She is strong-willed. If she shows up tomorrow, things could get complicated."

Unknown to them, in the shadows of the pack house, Elena stood quietly, hidden from view, her sharp ears catching every word.

Her fists clenched at her sides as her heart raced.

*So this was all planned? Kimberly’s suffering, Theo’s struggles, everything?*

She thought to herself, fury building inside her. *I won’t let this happen.*

She slipped away unnoticed, her mind made up. She had to act fast.

★★The Next Morning ★★

The next day arrived faster than expected. The grand hall was filled once again, tension thick in the air.

The elders, alphas, and their lunas sat in anticipation, waiting for Kimberly and Theo to arrive.

Derrick and Mona sat confidently, a satisfied smirk playing on their lips.

The supreme chief priest stepped forward, his voice commanding the room.

"As we all know, today marks the second phase of the test. However, Kimberly has yet to arrive."

Derrick stood, feigning disappointment. "It is unfortunate, but it seems she has failed the test. I suppose we have our answer now, don’t we?"

"Can we not wait a little longer? I believe they will make it here." Alpha Darwin tried to urge everyone, but it was obvious that they won’t wait anymore.

Mona immediately interjected, "Without her presence, there is no one worthy of the title. It is time to accept reality."

The room murmured in agreement. Just as the supreme chief priest was about to speak, the doors of the hall burst open with a loud slam.

All heads turned sharply as Kimberly and Theo strode in, side by side, their expressions unreadable.

Behind them, Elijah, Zack, and the sorcerers followed in unison. Kimberly’s presence alone seemed to shift the energy in the room.

Derrick and Mona’s smirks vanished, replaced by shock and disbelief.

Kimberly met Derrick’s stunned gaze and, with unwavering determination, she declared, "I am here. Let the second phase of the test begin."

Silence fell over the hall, but the tension in the air was palpable.

Fear flickered in Mona’s eyes. Derrick clenched his jaw. Their perfect plan was crumbling before their very eyes.

And the battle was far from over.

*Kimberly you are such a fool, you won’t come out alive this time around.* Derrick thought to himself, as he tried to maintain an unreadable facial expression.