It was the day of the great Alpha eting, a day that would decide the fate of many.
Derrick was adjusting his blazer, preparing to step out, when his phone rang. He glanced at the screen, and a slight look of surprise crossed his face.
Alpha Darwin.
His expression shifted into irritation. *Why is he calling now?* He sighed before picking up the call, forcing his voice to remain calm.
"Good morning, Alpha Darwin."
"Good morning, Derrick..." Alpha Darwin’s voice carried an urgency that Derrick did not appreciate.
"I assu you’re preparing for the eting. I need to ask you sothing important."
Derrick clenched his jaw, his irritation growing. *What does he want now? *He forced himself to remain composed.
"Go ahead. I’m listening."
"Do you know what the eting is about? Or do you have anything to do with calling such an urgent gathering?"
Derrick was silent for a mont, carefully choosing his words. He wasn’t about to reveal anything.
"I don’t think anyone should be in a hurry to know the agenda," he finally said, his voice turning cold.
"Once we’re there, all answers will co to light."
Alpha Darwin exhaled deeply. There was a pause before he spoke again, this ti in a lower, warning tone.
"I suppose I have my answer then. Derrick, listen to carefully... Be very cautious. Things do not always unfold the way we plan. Be warned."
Before Derrick could respond, the call ended.
Derrick gripped his phone tightly, his expression darkening. "Who does he think he is?" he muttered under his breath.
He let out a slow exhale, forcing himself to remain calm.
* I’ve been too rciful with him. After today’s eting, everyone will know their place.* Derrick thought to himself angrily.
He shrugged on his blazer and stepped out of his room. As he entered the living room, he found Mona waiting for him.
He quickly composed his face, masking his frustration from the earlier call.
Mona greeted him with a bright smile. "Good morning, my Alpha King."
Derrick chuckled lightly, shaking his head. "Mona, let’s wait until everything is confird. There are still many obstacles in our way, and you know too well that Theo won’t sit still."
Mona tilted her head, her confidence unwavering.
"I know that, but with everything we have in motion, I don’t see anything or anyone stopping you today. Just go there and rule as you were ant to."
Derrick smirked at her words. He admired her loyalty, her belief in his power. But she was still unaware of the true extent of his plan.
*If only she knew*... Derrick mused internally.
*For to claim the throne as the alpha king, I need to marry Kimberly. Only with her by my side will my reign be absolute.*
He kept his smile as he leaned in, pressing a lingering kiss to Mona’s lips before pulling away.
"I’ll make sure everything goes as planned."
Mona watched as he stepped out of the house, his convoy ready to escort him.
The black cars moved swiftly down the road, disappearing into the distance.
She remained standing there, her eyes narrowing slightly as a thought consud her mind. A slow, mischievous smirk ford on her lips.
*Bring Kimberly... And with her blood flowing through my veins, I will rule and everyone will be answerable to .*
★★ AT THE ALPHAS ETING★★
The eting hall was filled with an eerie silence as the alphas settled into their seats.
The tension was thick, each alpha waiting for what was about to unfold.
Yet, the two most powerful alphas were not present, Alpha Derrick and Alpha Theo had yet to arrive.
Monts later, the heavy sound of engines rumbling outside signaled the arrival of the first contender.
Alpha Derrick stepped out of his luxurious vehicle, his sharp eyes scanning the premises.
A confident smirk played on his lips as he observed the alphas already seated inside. Just as he adjusted his blazer, another convoy pulled up.
Alpha Theo stepped out of his vehicle, his expression unreadable, his presence commanding.
The mont their eyes t, a silent war ignited between them.
Neither said a word, but the intensity of their gazes sent a clear ssage, this eting would change everything.
Without hesitation, both alphas made their way into the hall.
As they took their seats, the chief priest, an elder with wisdom carved into every line on his face, stood to address the assembly.
"Greetings to all alphas gathered here today. I acknowledge your commitnt in responding to this urgent call despite your busy schedules.
We are gathered here to discuss a matter that threatens the balance among us."
A hush fell over the hall as the chief priest’s voice took on a heavier tone.
"This eting has been summoned due to a serious accusation brought forth by Alpha Derrick against Alpha Theo."
Murmurs erupted among the gathered alphas.
Derrick leaned back in his chair, watching Theo’s face for any reaction. Theo, however, remained calm, his expression giving nothing away.
*He’s not surprised? Does he already know what’s coming?* Derrick thought to himself, narrowing his eyes.
The chief priest continued, "Alpha Derrick has accused Alpha Theo of abducting Kimberly, the one he claims as his rightful Luna and also the moon goddess, against the laws of the packs."
At the ntion of Kimberly’s na, gasps filled the room. For the first ti, many alphas beca aware of the claim that she was the reincarnated Moon Goddess.
Alpha Darwin clenched his fists. *Derrick is going too far. His arrogance will lead to his downfall.*
The chief priest then turned to Theo. "Alpha Theo, how do you respond to this accusation?
Before you speak, I must remind you that you are to swear upon the Judgnt Book.
Should you be found guilty, you will be stripped of your title and treated as a rogue."
All eyes turned to Theo as he slowly rose from his seat. A calm smirk crossed his face as he stepped forward.
"I will swear by the Judgnt Book, for I have no fear of the truth." His voice carried unwavering confidence.
Derrick felt a rush of triumph. *This is it. This is the final blow. He’s walking straight into my trap.*
Theo took the book, his gaze firm. "Yes, it is true that Kimberly is the Moon Goddess reborn.
Yes, she was with . But she was never abducted. She ca of her own free will."
Derrick slamd his fist onto the table. "That’s a lie! You stole what belongs to !"
Theo turned to him, eyes cold. "Stole? You an the woman you rejected?"
A collective gasp echoed through the room.
The chief priest signaled Theo to continue.
"Kimberly and I have known each other long before she was ever offered to Alpha Derrick.
While he saw her as sothing to possess, I saw her for who she truly is.
We were together before any arrangent was made. She is the one I love."
The murmurs grew louder. Many alphas turned their heads toward Derrick, whose face darkened with fury.
"But according to our laws, she was given to Derrick. That ans she belongs to him unless he releases her," the chief priest stated firmly.
Theo’s eyes glead with defiance. "That is why I claim her through this." He reached into his pocket and placed a small, ancient artifact on the table, the Search Coin.
"This is a search coin, I own through alpha Derrick’s initial wrong accusations against in the past." Theo said, with a stern look into Derrick’s eyes.
A heavy silence fell over the hall.
Derrick, however, let out a laugh, shaking his head.
"Ah, I knew you would pull this cheap trick, but Theo... you should’ve known better. The Search Coin cannot be used to claim a being of Kimberly’s power."
The chief priest nodded gravely. "That is true, Alpha Theo. The Search Coin holds power, but not enough to claim the Moon Goddess reborn."
Theo remained silent for a mont before his lips curled into a smirk.
"Then I have no other choice. I will invoke the only power that surpasses all others and orders, the choice of the Moon Goddess herself."
At that mont, the doors to the eting hall swung open with a force that sent a gust of wind rushing through the room.
Gasps and whispers filled the space as a familiar figure stepped forward.
Kimberly.
She walked with steady grace, her presence commanding, her aura radiating power. Behind her, Mohandria, Lisa, and Kaitlyn followed closely.
The air grew thick with anticipation.
Derrick’s smug expression faltered. *No... this isn’t how it was supposed to go...*
Kimberly stopped in the center of the hall, her piercing eyes scanning the room before settling on Derrick.
"You call this a trial? A eting to decide my fate as if I am a possession to be claid?"
The room fell into silence.
Derrick clenched his jaw, his hands forming tight fists. *She should be kneeling before , not standing in defiance.*
Kimberly’s voice rang clear. "Let make one thing absolutely clear to every single alpha in this room. I belong to no one, except alpha Theo."
A shockwave of power pulsed through the hall.
Derrick gritted his teeth, his mind racing. *Damn it... she’s more powerful than I expected.*
Theo, however, allowed a smirk to cross his lips. *Now... let’s see who truly holds the power.*
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