Reclaimed By The Alpha King
Chapter 71

Chapter 71: Chapter 71

I looked around frantically, searching for the source of the voice. But there was no one in sight. The darkness stretched endlessly across the field, and the only sound I could hear was my own racing heartbeat.

"Could it be my imagination? Maybe I’m overthinking," I muttered to myself, trying to brush off the unease settling in.

As I turned to head back to my room, the voice returned, louder this time. "That’s right, Kimberly. Run back to your room. No one needs you at that meeting. You’re just a slave. Remember that!"

My heart leaped, and I didn’t wait another second. I ran, my feet pounding against the ground as I hurried back to my quarters. I didn’t stop until I reached the door, slamming it shut behind me. My chest heaved with fear, and I pressed my back against the door, trying to calm my racing thoughts.

’What’s happening here?’ I wondered, shaking my head. ’Who or what is behind all of this?’

I sank onto my bed, my mind a whirlwind of questions. Strange things had been happening for days now—voices, the incidents with Mohandia, the mysterious deaths of the other maids. It all seemed too much.

Then, a knock at the door interrupted my thoughts. It was soft at first, almost hesitant. I froze, too scared to move.

"Kimberly, it’s the chief maidservant. Open up."

Her familiar voice brought me a slight sense of relief. I stood up quickly, opened the door, and greeted her with a respectful nod.

"Why are you still here?" she asked, her tone sharp. "You know we have a meeting with the Alpha tonight. Why weren’t you already there?"

I stumbled for words, unsure how to explain myself. How could I tell her I was too afraid to leave my room because of some voice in the dark?

"I... I’m sorry, ma’am," I stammered, my head bowed low.

"You’ll need a better excuse than that for Ma’am Elena," she replied, her eyes narrowing. "She sent Jefferson and the guards to fetch you. We’re late. Let’s go, now."

I followed her, my heart pounding once more, though this time for different reasons. I was dreading the meeting—facing Ma’am Elena’s disappointment and the Alpha’s judgment. I could feel the weight of their expectations crushing me.

As we stepped outside, Jefferson and two other guards were waiting for us. I greeted them respectfully, my anxiety bubbling beneath the surface. As we began walking, my eyes drifted toward the large tree in the open field where I had heard the voice earlier. I felt a chill run down my spine, but I said nothing.

’Please, no more voices,’ I silently begged, my hands trembling slightly.

We passed the tree without incident, and I breathed a sigh of relief. But another worry filled my mind.

’What am I going to say to Ma’am Elena? And what about the Alpha?’ I felt the knot in my stomach tighten as we approached the meeting house.

After a short walk, we arrived at the large, old building where the meeting was being held. Jefferson and the guards remained outside, which puzzled me. I turned to the chief maidservant to ask.

"Why aren’t they coming in?" I whispered.

She shot me a sharp look before answering. "This is a private meeting for those who make decisions for the pack. The fact that you and I have been called is a great privilege. Don’t forget that. Whatever you do, don’t embarrass Ma’am Elena."

I nodded, her words sinking in. "I understand. I’ll do my best."

"Good," she replied, her voice stern. "Let’s go."

We entered the meeting room, and immediately, my heart sank. Seated at the large table was the Alpha, the elders, and Ma’am Elena. They all turned to look at us as we entered, and I avoided eye contact, especially with Ma’am Elena. The shame of being late was heavy on my shoulders.

We were directed to sit, and without further delay, the meeting began.

The eldest of the elders stood and addressed the room. "Greetings to everyone. We are honored by the Alpha’s presence tonight, and we appreciate his concern for our pack’s safety."

The Alpha nodded, offering a small smile to the room.

The elder continued, his voice grave. "We all know the troubles that have befallen us—mysterious deaths, the mark of the silent beast. These are no ordinary occurrences. We must acknowledge that something, or someone, has angered the spirits. We are gathered here to seek a solution."

The elder sat down, and the room was heavy with silence for a moment. Then, the Alpha rose to his feet, his presence commanding everyone’s attention.

"First, I want to thank you all for your dedication to solving this crisis," he began, his voice firm but kind. "The situation we are facing is dire, but not hopeless. We do not know what caused this, but we must seek outside help. I believe we should consult a sorcerer."

His words hung in the air, and a murmur of agreement rippled through the elders.

The Alpha continued, "I give my full support to the elders and the leadership of this pack. Find a sorcerer who can help us understand what has brought this upon us."

After the Alpha sat down, Ma’am Elena stood, her face calm but determined.

"Thank you, Alpha, for your support. However, I believe we need to be cautious about who we consult. We have many enemies. We cannot trust just anyone."

The Alpha raised an eyebrow. "Are you suggesting someone in particular, Elena?"

"Yes," she replied. "We should call upon Elihandiak, the sorcerer of the Dark Moon pack."

There was an immediate reaction from the room—some nodded in agreement, while others looked uncertain. One of the elders spoke up. "But his demands... they are always outrageous."

Ma’am Elena remained firm. "I understand, but we must do whatever is necessary to save our pack."

The Alpha nodded slowly. "If Elihandiak is our best option, then we have no choice. Make the arrangements."

And with that, the decision was made. The room buzzed with tension as we prepared to seek out the sorcerer that could either save us—or demand a price too high to pay.

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