Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 193

Chapter 193: Chapter 193

The great hall was alive with whispers and quiet tension.

The alphas filled the long stone benches, their eyes sharp and curious.

Mona sat near the front, her expression unreadable, though her fingers tapped restlessly on the armrest.

The sudden urgency of this meeting unsettled her. Whatever it was, she knew it had to do with her , with Theo and Kimberly.

*What game are they playing now?* Mona thought, narrowing her eyes at the grand doors.

Soon enough, the heavy doors creaked open, and Alpha Theo entered with graceful authority. Beside him, Kimberly walked with quiet strength, her gaze sweeping the hall.

As they approached, the alphas and dignitaries stood in respect. Even Mona, reluctantly, bowed her head.

It was tradition, a rule she couldn’t break, no matter how much it burned inside her.

Theo and Kimberly took their seats at the front, offering a curt nod, signaling everyone to sit.

The supreme chief priest stepped onto the podium, his old voice echoing through the hall.

"Greetings, honored alphas and Lunas. We gather today at the request of the Alpha King and the Moon Goddess for a matter of great urgency." His voice held weight, making the room fall silent.

"I shall step aside now, for they have the floor."

Theo rose, his eyes sweeping the room like a predator surveying his territory. The air grew thick.

Even Mona could feel his power radiating through the hall. When he spoke, his voice was calm, steady, yet each word struck like a hammer.

"There is a matter we can no longer ignore," Theo began.

"A matter that concerns the leadership of Alpha Derrick’s pack." His gaze lingered on Mona for a beat longer than necessary, making her shift uncomfortably.

"I believe everyone here has the right to hear what I’ve learned. And together, we’ll decide the course of action."

The hall erupted in murmurs. Alphas exchanged glances. Luna whispered amongst themselves.

Mona clenched her fists beneath the table. She needed to know what he was up to.

"What matter, alpha Theo?" Mona’s voice sliced through the noise, sharp and demanding.

"What exactly did you hear?"

Theo turned to her, a slow, deliberate smile forming.

"A fair question and that’s the reason we all are here." He raised a hand, and the heavy doors creaked open once more.

All eyes turned as a tall, imposing figure stepped inside. His presence commanded attention, and as he walked toward the center of the hall, the whispers died.

The man stopped and bowed deeply.

"Greetings to all dignitaries, alphas, Lunas, the supreme chief priest... and to the Alpha King and Moon Goddess." He straightened, his dark eyes scanning the room.

"My name is Lucian. Son of the late Alpha Ramirez. I stand here today to claim my right, the right to challenge for the alpha’s seat."

Gasps rippled through the hall. Alphas exchanged wide-eyed looks, while some muttered to themselves in disbelief.

Mona shot to her feet, her chair scraping against the stone floor.

"What is this?" Her voice trembled with fury.

"What kind of game is this?" She turned her glare to Theo and Kimberly. "You brought him here?"

Kimberly leaned forward, resting her chin on her clasped hands. "Relax, Mona. We’re all here for transparency." Her tone was smooth, almost amused.

"If there’s a rightful claim, it should be heard... Don’t you think so? After all, you also gave such a claim not too long ago."

Mona slowly sat back down, though her body was tense, her eyes burning holes into Lucian.

The supreme chief priest stepped forward, studying Lucian closely. "You say you’re alpha Ramirez’s son. Do you have proof?"

Lucian reached into his coat and pulled out a leather pouch. From it, he retrieved a seal and several old documents.

He handed them to the chief priest, who examined them carefully. After a long silence, the chief priest nodded.

"The documents are authentic." His words settled heavily in the air.

Mona gritted her teeth. *Damn it, this is getting out of hand.*

Lucian stepped forward once more. "As the rightful heir, I claim my right to challenge for the alpha’s seat." His voice was steady, his eyes locked onto Mona’s.

"My father was wronged. His pack was taken from him. Now that the alpha seat stands unclaimed, it’s only right I challenge for it."

"You lie." Mona’s voice was low, dangerous. "I am the alpha."

Lucian smiled, cold and confident. "No. You’re a placeholder. An interim leader while Derrick is... unavailable.

The laws are clear. With the alpha’s absence, any rightful heir can challenge." He paused. "And I intend to."

Mona stood again, her chair scraping loudly against the floor. "This is ridiculous! I won that seat. Fair and square."

The supreme chief priest raised a hand, silencing her. "Mona," he said calmly,

"Lucian’s claim is valid." He turned to her, his gaze unwavering. "If you wish to keep the seat, you must accept his challenge."

The hall fell into silence. All eyes were on Mona. Her hands trembled at her sides.

She scanned the room, searching for support, but found only curious eyes. Even the alphas seemed eager for the upcoming conflict.

*They want to see me fall.* Her mind raced. *No. I won’t give them the satisfaction.*

Finally, she straightened her back, her face a mask of cold fury. "Fine," she said softly, her voice sharp like ice. "I accept the challenge."

A ripple of excitement ran through the crowd. Lucian merely smiled.

As the meeting drew to a close, Mona stormed toward Lucian, her heels clicking sharply against the stone floor.

She stopped inches from his face, her eyes blazing.

"I hope you know what you’re getting yourself into." Her voice dripped with venom.

"This won’t end the way you think and you truly prepared for the heat?."

Lucian held her gaze, unfazed. "I was born solely for this and I never lose."

Mona sneered and turned on her heel, marching out of the hall.

As the doors slammed shut behind her, the tension lingered in the air, heavy and dark.

Theo watched her leave, a faint smirk playing on his lips. *The ball is set, let the game begin.*

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