Kimberly stepped off the private jet, the warm air instantly wrapping around her.
She took a deep breath, her eyes scanning her surroundings.
Everything was different the air slled earthier, the sun brighter, and the people around her... foreign.
Her chest tightened as she realized sothing.
*I’m really far from ho.* Kimberly thought to herself, as she had a slightly worried look on her face.
She had no idea where she was until a deep voice broke through her thoughts.
"Welco to Kenya."
She turned to see a tall, dark-skinned man, probably in his late fifties, standing before her with a warm smile.
"My na is Zack," he introduced himself.
Kimberly blinked. *Kenya? That ant i am in Africa and so far away* Kimberly’s thought spiralling.
She forced a smile and nodded. "Thank you... I am Kimberly."
"I have been contacted by Alpha Theo," Zack continued, his accent rich and distinct.
"I will be in charge of everything you need while you’re here."
At the ntion of Theo’s na, Kimberly’s heart ached.
*So, he really sent here... but why does this still feel so wrong?*
Zack motioned for her to follow him, leading her to a black SUV waiting nearby. Kimberly slid into the backseat, her mind swirling with uncertainty.
As the car drove through the unfamiliar streets, Kimberly’s thoughts wandered.
*Is Theo okay? I can’t wait to hear his voice and confirm if he’s alright*
She kept rembering the last ti she saw him. He had looked strong, determined... but sothing about all of this felt off.
The journey was silent, and within fifteen minutes, they arrived at a large, ancient-looking temple. Kimberly’s eyes widened as she stepped out.
It looked like sothing out of a history book, yet there was a strange beauty to it.
"This will be your ho for now," Zack inford her.
She followed him inside, her footsteps echoing through the stone hallways.
They reached a large, luxurious room, and Zack stepped aside, allowing her in.
"This is your room," Zack said, gesturing towards the well-furnished space.
"Everything you need is here. Food, clothing, books, training materials."
Kimberly nodded, but her mind was still sowhere else.
Zack reached into his pocket and handed her a brand-new phone.
"This was arranged by Alpha Theo. You will use this to communicate."
Kimberly’s fingers trembled slightly as she took the phone.
*Theo must really trust this people, to have sent here for my training... How did he know about them?* Kimberly thought, as she managed a calm facial expression.
"Your training begins tomorrow, so rest well," Zack added with a warm smile. "If you need anything, just ask."
And with that, he left.
Kimberly locked the door behind him and exhaled.
She looked around.
"This place... it looks too beautiful inside compared to the outside," she murmured.
Her fingers clutched the phone tightly as she sat on the very big luxurious bed.
Her mind scread at her to call Theo.
She searched through the contacts, only one number was saved.
Her heart pounded.
*Is this Theo’s number? Should I call? What if it’s not?*
*What if this is a number I am never suppose to call?
But if it was so, the number won’t be saved on the phone*
Before she could decide, the phone rang.
She jumped.
Her breath caught in her throat.
With shaky fingers, she answered.
"Hello?"
A familiar voice ca through the line.
"Kimberly," the voice was calm, steady. "I was inford that you arrived safely."
It was Elijah.
Her chest tightened.
She was relieved to hear a familiar voice, but... it wasn’t the voice she wanted to hear.
Her grip tightened on the phone.
"Thank you," she said quickly. "But... what about Alpha Theo?"
There was a pause.
Too long of a pause.
Kimberly’s heart sank.
Finally, Elijah spoke, his tone carefully controlled.
"He’s fine," he said smoothly. "He wants you to focus on your training so you can return soon."
Kimberly’s fingers dug into the bedsheets.
*Sothing is wrong, I can surely feel it... Why wasn’t Theo calling himself?
Why send Elijah?*
Her voice was almost a whisper when she spoke again.
"Elijah... please, don’t lie to ."
Silence.
"Is Theo okay?" she pressed. "Why isn’t he talking to himself?"
Elijah inhaled sharply.
"Alpha Theo is fine," he said again, but this ti, there was a slight hesitation.
Kimberly clenched her jaw.
"Then let talk to him," she demanded.
Elijah’s grip on his phone tightened.
He couldn’t let her know.
Not yet.
"He’s busy," Elijah finally said. "But he will call you once he’s free."
Kimberly stared at the floor.
She didn’t believe him.
But arguing wouldn’t help.
"Okay," she whispered. "I’ll be waiting for his call."
The call ended.
Kimberly sat there, staring at the phone in her hands.
*Sothing is totally not right...*
She sucked in a deep breath.
She had to stay focused.
*Theo sent here for a reason. I need to do my part. If I really want to help him, I have to first understand what’s inside .* Kimberly thought.
Her eyes hardened with determination.
She wasn’t going to sit here and be a victim.
She was going to get stronger and be able to help Theo properly.
anwhile...
Elijah lowered his phone and sighed deeply.
His hands rubbed his face, frustration and guilt boiling inside him.
He sat in a dimly lit room, inside a private hospital.
Beside him, Alpha Theo lay unconscious.
Machines beeped softly.
His body was still, his chest barely rising and falling.
Elijah looked at him, his jaw clenching.
*How much longer, alpha Theo?*
How much longer could he keep lying to Kimberly?
His hands curled into fists.
*I have to buy ti... I can’t let her know. If she lost focus, if she let emotions cloud her mind, all of this would be for nothing.*
Elijah let out a slow, shaky breath.
*We can’t afford to lose her now.* His eyes darkened.
Whoever did this to alpha Theo...
*They would pay and with their lives, will they pay!* Elijah thought to himself, as he looked very angry...
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