Rejected by the Beta, Claimed by the Alpha

Chapter 166: Chapter 166

Everyone stood still after Kimberly’s statement, as no one knew what to say at that very moment.

The silence in the hall was almost deafening. Each alpha, each elder, each warrior present seemed to be digesting the weight of her words.

After a pause in the atmosphere, the chief priest cleared his throat loudly to call the attention of everyone.

"Can everyone please take their seat calmly... We have more important matters to attend to." Immediately the chief priest said those words, everyone sat back in their seats, though tension still crackled in the air.

Both Theo and Derrick’s eyes remained locked on each other, neither willing to back down.

Kimberly calmly walked over and sat beside Theo, her posture unwavering, her face unreadable.

Her friends stood behind her, their eyes darting from one alpha to another, clearly aware of the tense atmosphere.

The chief priest continued, "Firstly, this meeting does not allow anyone who is not an alpha or elder of the pack to attend, but since the entire discussion is centered around you, Kimberly, you may stay... However, your friends will all have to excuse us."

Kimberly nodded her head in understanding. She turned to Mohandria, Lisa, and Kaitlyn, giving them a reassuring nod and a subtle eye contact gesture.

Without argument, the three ladies turned and walked towards the doors, disappearing from sight as they left the meeting hall.

The moment they were gone, the discussion resumed.

"We acknowledge and respect the fact that you claim to be the moon goddess reborn," the chief priest said, his voice steady and firm.

"However, words alone are not enough. We cannot simply accept your claim based on your own declaration.

There are trials sacred tests that must be completed to prove your identity beyond any doubt."

finished speaking, a wave of murmurs spread across the

caught the faintest smirk on Derrick’s lips. It was brief, but

he planning?* Theo thought, narrowing his eyes. *Does he already have

on the other hand, showed no

she had already anticipated

Darwin stood

in these modern times?" His voice carried a hint of concern, and it was clear

priest nodded solemnly. "Yes, we cannot abandon the traditions that have

laws exist for a reason. If we forsake our past,

has also shown us that these trials have been

for personal gain, resulting in chaos rather

sure this time will be any different?" His words carried weight, and for a

priest could respond, a strong, confident voice broke through the

her gaze steady as she addressed the entire

what it takes to prove myself, then I will go through with it." Her

immediately turned to her, his expression shifting to one of

Kimberly. You don’t have to do this," he

hand reassuringly. "Don’t worry, Theo. I will

her otherwise, but the determination

had already made up her mind. His grip on her hand tightened

chief priest nodded approvingly. "Good. Then the tests shall be in

of water, and the test of earth. Each test will challenge the very core of

listened carefully, waiting for

be accompanied by a three-eyed

the wrath

the earth test..." The chief priest paused, letting his words