**Alpha Derrick's POV**
I sat on my bed, a glint of happiness in my eyes as I gazed about. Mona enabled me to make the best decision possible tonight by rejecting Kimberly Fray. Alpha Darwin will be unable to retain his leadership position as long as he has a rejected daughter. I will ensure that I remain the most heinous Alpha in this city as long as there is no one to oppose me.
I laughed slightly as I pondered how much I'd accomplished in the little time since ascending to the position of Night Walker Alpha. My father died seven years ago, and I continue to support him in developing his pack's objectives.
He never desired that any other pack control us, and it is also the legacy I want to leave. Whatever it takes, we will always be at the top. The Night Walkers would continue to strike dread into their adversaries' hearts and thoughts!
"Hahahahahahaha!!!"
I was so engrossed in my laughter that I didn't even notice when one of my followers entered the area where I was sitting. "Please forgive my apologies for intruding your privacy, my lord; someone from the neighbouring city has arrived to see you." He spoke in a terrified tone, his chin buried in his chest.
I tilt my head gently to observe Jackson, one of my most ardent disciples. He's been with me for years and is a devout member of the Night Walkers pack, despite his origins being from a separate pack. Only he has the power to access my rooms at will, but that does not mean he does so regularly.
"I would join him shortly. You may go at this moment." I murmured and made hand gestures for Jackson to leave.
"Alright, my lord!" Jackson reacted immediately and then exited the room. I jumped to my feet instantly and walked outside to welcome my visitor. Knowing who had come, I no longer needed to waste time in my chambers.
When I entered the pack house's waiting room, everyone, including the one who had been waiting for me, immediately bowed their heads in reverence for my presence.
"How is the Lock's Heart Pack doing at the moment?" I asked the man in front of me, focusing my attention on him. He is the son of the Locks Heart pack's current Alpha but has sworn his allegiance to me and no one else.
Oliver had shown a desire in becoming the pack's Alpha, but his father, Alpha Kelly, had continually obstructed him. Alpha Kelly was always warning his son that someone else would take over and that they would not last long. On the other side, Oliver has never approved of his father's decision and desires exclusive possession of the position.
"Everything is proceeding according to plan, my lord. After the next full moon, you will be allowed to wage war against our pack and murder my father." Oliver mumbled softly beneath his breath, a determined expression on his face. I saw a flash of bitterness in his eyes as he spoke. He is just concerned with seizing control of the Alpha position at the moment, and he needs my support in doing so.
"That's OK, Oliver; I get what you're saying! I hope you're prepared for the shock of seeing your father lying in a pool of blood."
"I have no regrets about soliciting your assistance in emancipating myself from my father's life. He is much too fragile and aged to be our pack's leader. The time has come for me to step in before the previous Alpha decides to return!"
"Good! Then I'll gladly support you..."
"My lord, I am in no way worthy of your charity." Oliver's voice sounded joyful as he spoke.
"You are now free to go, Oliver!"
"Perfect, my lord." Oliver made a U-turn and exited from the pack house. As soon as he left, Jackson approached me and said, "my lord, are you sure you want to support Oliver in assuming his father's position?" Jackson questioned, his voice anxious.
"Yes, it is my intention. Given that Alpha Kelly is not yet willing to submit to us, Oliver is the greatest candidate to lead their pack after I help him in becoming the Alpha."
"However, my lord, what if Oliver later abandons you? He can think of murdering his father only based on his position, and hence I feel he is capable of anything, even assassinating you, my lord."
"Hmmm, Jackson, you don't seem to be aware of my current activities. Oliver's duty will be terminated immediately upon assumption of the position." I gently patted his shoulder and smiled at him. "Be prepared for mayhem after my three-day engagement!" I chuckle and continue pacing away...
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~Kimberly's POV~
The next morning!
I was awakened by the buzzing sound of an alarm clock near my bed. I rubbed the corners of my eyes and stretched my arms as I lifted myself off the mattress.
"Where has he gone?" I murmured as my lips gradually opened and my eyes widened in disbelief at what had occurred. I become utterly immobile, unable to move in any direction. 'Where could he possibly be?' While I sat motionless on the mattress, staring at the bottle of wine on the floor, the question sprang into my mind.
When I pushed myself to rise, I took a few steps back due to the numbness throughout my body. I was under the effect of alcohol last night, and as a result, I had no idea how many times he laid down with me until we fell asleep. However, I must say that I enjoyed my time with him.
"Kimberly, you are such an idiot! You had no idea what his name was!" In shame, I sigh and carefully touch the back of my neck. How could I have neglected to inquire about his name before we engaged in some nefarious activity the other night? Without a doubt, I am an absolute moron.
I was deep in thought and didn't notice I was entirely naked until I glanced down at my dress on the floor next to the wine bottle. "My Gosh!" I scooped up the white dress and immediately put it on. I returned to check the alarm, which was still set to snooze and saw it was now past six a.m.
Nobody would be discovered outside the pack house at this time in any way. As a result, this is the optimal time for me to enter the residence undetected. My heels were lifted off the floor and clasped in my fingers. Because I can bring attention to myself when I wear it, I choose to retain it in my hands.
I took one more look around the basement just before I departed to ensure there was no evidence of anybody in there. As I stepped out of the door, I gently closed it behind me and proceeded on tiptoe to the packhouse's main entrance.
I made a point of surveying the area around me to ascertain whether I was being followed. Fortunately, no one is around.
As I prepared to enter the cabin, someone grabbed my wrist from behind, and I came to a halt in horror...
"Why do you smell like booze, Kimberly?" My father inquired with a menacing gaze. I swiftly avert my gaze from his and preserve complete quiet. "Respond to me, Kimberly!" He shouts at me. "I took simply a little drink to clear my thoughts. You need not make a fuss about nothing, father." I withdrew his hand from my wrist with care. "What I see is not insignificant! Last night, did you do anything ridiculous with someone? Don't tell me you did it?" He abruptly covered his lips with his hands in shock, and stare at me from head to toe. "I did nothing, father..." I responded, but I felt horrible for having lied to him. I cannot tell him what I did last night with a stranger. It might spark unwarranted disagreements between us, which I want to avoid. "Are you sure?" "Yes, dad!" "No, I don't believe it. Let's visit the pack doctor immediately!" Suddenly, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me toward him. "Stop it, dad!" I removed my wrist from his grasp and retreated in anger. "What if I
As she delicately touches my shoulder, she says something calming in a low voice. "Wake up, Kimberly!" I gradually opened my eyes by rubbing them with both hands.Many things have changed in the last few years, and the hospital room now resembles a garden. The roof is transparent, creating the feeling that you are outdoors. The bed is still made of metal, but technology has advanced so much.The bed looks to be bamboo, warm and rustic to the touch and sight. When the first pilot hospital adopted this, there was a lot of debate about how expensive it would be, but the results spoke for themselves. Stays are shorter, recovery is quicker, and depression is non-existent.When I opened my eyes, I was surprised to see Louis and Hannah seated near me. I was lying still on the bed, pains all over my body."How do you feel, Kim?" Hannah inquired, her entire face lighted up with worry."I'm OK..." I sat up on the bed, gently resting my back. "What am I doing here?" I touched Louis's hand and in
All of the Elders from several packs located inside and around the city sat in a circle. They were all wearing expressions of displeasure as if they expected a battle to break out at any moment. It was because of Alpha Darwin, the leader of the Moonstone pack, that an emergency meeting of the pack's council was called for. He was given a place in the centre of the group.Alpha Derrick was the youngest of the group, but since he exudes such a powerful aura, all of the other Alphas are petrified of him.He sat gracefully across from Alpha Darwin, and both of them continued to make occasional eye contact with one another. Alpha Derrick makes it to a point not to look away, to plant the seed of dread in Alpha Darwin's head. On the other hand, the latter does not seem to be concerned by the antics the former is engaging in.Alpha Kelly, leader of the Lock's Heart pack and the most senior member of the council, stood up and addressed the other members of the council. "I do not doubt that al
"I am really sorry, Kimberly, but you are not allowed to go!" As soon as I attempted to approach the door, Hannah immediately blocked my path and grabbed both of my hands. Louis also came to stand in my way before I had time to grasp what Hannah was attempting to do. Louis instantly back up what she said while smiling at me, "We can't allow you to go anyplace." "Do either of you know that, if I don't make it to my dad's residence on time, something terrible may happen to him?" I questioned with an eyebrow lifted. "Alpha Darwin won't have to worry about anything happening to him. Simply put your faith in him and let him sort out the problem on his own. I think he is holding on to you. He is protecting you from something, which is why he doesn't want you to leave here." When Louis was speaking, he had a solemn expression on his face. "Yes, Louis is absolutely correct! Alpha Darwin has a firm grasp on the situation. So, just trust him!" Hannah said with self-assurance. After hearing
When Luna Catherine saw Mona's expression, she was immediately aware that she had been careless with her statements.Luna Catherine hurried over to her daughter's side as soon as she felt the deadly frigid stare of Alpha Derrick. "Mona, please don't worry about it. Your dad and I are simply having an adult-level discussion about the topic at hand." With tenderness, she patted Mona's hair.Mona did not move an inch as she focused her attention on observing her mother's and father's reactions. She did doubt that they are concealing something from her. "But Mom, what I overheard was very serious...""How long have you been staying at the door?" The raspy voice of Alpha Darwin suddenly enters the conversation."Dad, I just got here a minute ago.""Good! Put everything your mother has ever told you to the side. The delay of your engagement to Alpha Derrick is the only thing that seems to bother her at this point." The moment Alpha Darwin offers his justification, the tension in the room is
When I arrived at the pack house in the evening with Hannah and Louis by my side, there was complete and utter silence everywhere.In the morning, everything was bustling with activity. But now, I'm surprised to see why everyone appeared to have calmed down a little by the time I arrived. The reason for the delay might be the engagement of Mona, which got postponed. Everyone must maintain their composure for the time being since nobody would want to risk getting on Luna Catherine's wrong side. "Why is everyone so quiet, as if they're all grieving the loss of someone?" Hannah inquired as we entered the pack house side by side, both of us walking together."You really ought to be able to answer that question by now!" As we approached the door, Louis spoke to her and signalled for Hannah to maintain her silence with a hand gesture. I just did not respond to her inquiry in any way, which allowed me to maintain my calmness.I know Hannah. As soon as I started talking to her about Mona, s
"About what are you muttering to yourself?"I was startled and glanced up in an instant to see my father, standing right next to me. I was already so involved in what I was considering, that I failed to recognize his entrance into the room when he did it."Don't worry about it, Dad!" I immediately readjusted myself to the bed, and he sat down next to me. "What brings you to this place?" I asked, appearing puzzled."I have said to you that we need to talk about something crucial earlier. Have you forgotten so quickly?" He queried while intently gazing into my eyes, and expressing an anxious tone in his voice."Oh, yes, I do remember that!" I forced myself to grin to give the impression that everything was well with me. In order not to want him to detect even the slightest hint of annoyance in me, I decided to disregard what Mona told me earlier."Are you sure you are fine?" It seems like he has a sixth feeling about whether or not there is anything wrong with me. Because of the frighte
"Hello? Who's there?" I carefully got out of bed and moved as quietly as possible in the direction of the closet. Because I was unable to think clearly at the time, I am completely oblivious to how I am now feeling. Only one thought kept repeating over and over in my mind, and that is; "How in the world could someone possibly be hiding behind my closet?" The sight of someone pulling himself out from behind my wardrobe, caused me to stop in my tracks in disbelief. "It's me!" A young guy who exuded vitality and elegance stepped out from hiding behind the closet. When I first laid eyes on him, his sophisticated appearance caused a little flutter in my chest. "It's great to see you again, Miss Kimberly!" From the dark depths of his eyes to the soft nuances in his voice, he exuded an air of refined elegance. I adored how he enlivened his tone as he used the term "Miss Kimberly!" I completely blanked out at the person who, after what happened last night, I'd been looking forward to seei
Kimberly and Alpha Theo were in the living room, where they both seemed to be enjoying one other's company while conversing about a variety of topics."Freedom is extremely essential, and I can't even remember the last time I had the same level of freedom as I do right now!" Kimberly stated this, giving off the impression that she enjoyed every one of the remarks that she made."It is so wonderful to have finally located you, and right at this now, I am experiencing a level of tranquillity that I have never previously encountered in my whole life!" This was expressed in an enthralling manner by Alpha Theo.When one of the guards from Alpha Theo's home came in to deliver him information about something extremely significant, they were still in the living room at the time."What brought you here in the first place?" Alpha Theo interrogated the security officer who had come to meet him."We just received some information about Alpha Darwin now, he was in an accident, and we felt it would
Alpha Derrick got behind the wheel of his car and headed directly for his mansion, despite having a troubled mind and a lot on his mind."Where precisely could Kimberly be, and this individual who attacked me must be an Alpha of a pack since I felt the ferocity of his assault," you ask. "Where exactly could Kimberly be." Who is it among all the Alphas that doesn't respect me and my abilities? I need to find out which one of them does not respect the Night Walkers pack in order to decide what to do, and after I accomplish that, I will be able to go on. Alpha Derrick mused to himself as he looked extremely troubled and had a worried expression on his face.I really need to think of something to tell Mona so that I can divert her attention away from the possibility that I forcibly made out with Kimberly. While he was driving by himself back to his house, he continued to mull over further matters and how he would go about carrying them out in his head.Alpha Derrick arrived at his estate,
It was very early in the morning when Kimberly woke up in a very luxurious house, and everything looked so beautiful. However, she had pains and bruises from all over her body, due to the struggle she had with Alpha Derrick in order to prevent him from having sexual relations with her against her will.Kimberly noticed that her outfit had already been changed, and that someone had cleaned up her body; nonetheless, she could recall everything that had occurred to her, and she was eager as well as inquisitive to find out who had saved her the night before.She made an effort to rise from the bed in which she had been sleeping, but as soon as her foot made contact with the ground, she was aware of how painful her feet were, and all that she could feel inside of her was hate and hatred directed toward Alpha Derrick for what he had done to her.As soon as she got out of bed and started moving toward the door that led to the room she was in, she was startled to see the door open and a middl
After a time, the majority of individuals started making their way back to their homes, and because some of them were already inebriated, their friends assisted them as they made their way back to their rooms.To the amazement of Kimberly's companions, she remained sat at the table for the whole meal, and she did not give any indication that she was about to leave the banquet hall at any point throughout the event."Kimberly, get ready to go; we won't be here much longer. Are you not ready to go right now and go home?" Liza inquired despite the fact that she had already lost consciousness in both of her eyes."Not quite yet; I still have some business to take care of before I can come over and hang out with you ladies. Please don't worry too much about me since I shall be returning very soon. I am doing extremely well!" Kimberly made those words in a very composed manner, all the while maintaining a trace of a grin on her face.What it is that you want to accomplish exactly, why don't
Kimberly went back to where she had been sat as she proceeded to enjoy the night feast with her friends, during which a great deal of laughter and joy was exchanged among them.She could not help but reflect on what the Alpha had said to her and how, out of the blue, he had started behaving in such a kind manner toward her."What on earth could Alpha Derrick be planning, and why is he being so friendly to me?" Something is obviously buried beneath all of these new attitudes that he's been exhibiting, and I'm very certain that whatever it is, it can't be good!' Kimberly mused to herself, "I hope I don't seem like what I'm thinking or get carried away by my thoughts." She worked hard to maintain this appearance.While they were all feasting, she was thinking about her buddy Mohandia and the things that were going on in their relationship."I don't know what it is about me, but Mohandia seems to know it already. Why wasn't I the one to find out about it first?" I am certain that Mohandia
Mohandia's expression changed to one of amazement and bewilderment as soon as Kimberly told her that she had truly seen Mohandia's biological father, who had been killed a very long time ago. Mohandia could not believe that Kimberly had witnessed such a thing."Because I didn't want people to think I was crazy or that I was seeing things that weren't there, I made the decision not to discuss any of these things in public. Also, I'm not sure whether I was imagining things that weren't there. However, I did see it, and I believe it is imperative that I share this information with you." Kimberly provided an explanation to her as they kept eye contact with one another throughout the conversation."I'm curious, Kimberly; do you even have a solid grasp on who you are?" Mohandia posed the question to Kimberly while maintaining a concentrated and inquisitive gaze into her eyes."I'm sorry, but could you please explain it to me?" Kimberly responded, giving off the impression that she did not u
Alpha Derrick observed the expressions on their faces, and he was helpless to do anything except ponder what could be causing them to respond in such a peculiar manner.Elena and the physician approached him as the three of them greeted one another on their way, and at the very moment when Alpha was ready to ask them a question, Elena swiftly murmured some words to him."Would you kindly excuse us for leaving this location? There is something important that we need to discuss with you!"Elena stated while giving off an impression of being concerned and frightened."No, I'm not going to budge an inch from this location; you two should simply tell me whatever is currently going through your heads right now!" Alpha Derrick shouted those words furiously in a tone that suggested he was angry off, and he also appeared to be too interested to wait for whatever it was that they might have to say.How Alpha Derrick spoke to Elena as well as how he was behaving in front of her caused Elena to b
When Jefferson finally managed to get Mohandia, Kaitlyn, and Liza out of the maid's quarter after everyone else had gone to bed, it was extremely late in the night.They had already been notified earlier in the day that he would be coming for them, so they all slept in the same room and made sure that their door was opened down. This made it simple for Jefferson to slip inside and reach for them when he came looking for them.They were all led to a very remote location that none of them had ever been to or been to previously, so they hastily left the quarters and went away from there as soon as they could.They had all arrived at a very large building, and it was very quiet. Jefferson asked the others to remain still and watch him as he looked around to see if anyone was watching them or following them, and once he was certain that no one was following them, he led the three of them inside the large building.As soon as they entered, they purposefully made it so that the interior of t
After Elena had done expressing those things, and just as Liza was going to say anything, they all heard footsteps coming closer to them in the room where they were all standing.They were eager to know who would have received permission inside the physician's Chambers without Jefferson coming to notify them, and Elena concluded that there could only be one person who did so."It seems like the Alpha is back, and it most likely brought someone with them!" Elena said as she gazed intently into the eyes of the attending physician.In what seemed like no time at all, Alpha Derrick entered the chamber, and immediately after he came to the sorcerer Heliandria, who was holding his staff.Alpha Derrick was taken aback and angry when he saw Kimberly's friends in the room. He knew that was not the topic of discussion, and the order he gave before leaving was not the same as the one he gave before leaving. Elena was the only person who dared to disobey the rule and act in a manner that was diff