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."

as he finished speaking, a wave of murmurs spread across the

faintest smirk on

planning?* Theo thought, narrowing his eyes. *Does he already have a plan in place

the other hand,

already anticipated this

stood up, his

years old... Do you truly believe it still applies in these modern times?" His voice carried a hint of concern, and it was clear he wasn’t just speaking

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

we forsake our past, the

"But history has also shown us that these trials

seen them manipulated, twisted for personal gain, resulting in

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

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

her gaze steady as she addressed the

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

to her, his expression shifting to one of deep

in his. "No, Kimberly. You

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

to convince her otherwise, but the determination in her

up her mind. His grip on her hand tightened briefly before

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

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

carefully, waiting

be accompanied by a

water test will call forth the wrath

priest paused,