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

smirk on Derrick’s lips. It was brief,

thought, narrowing his eyes. *Does he

other hand,

already anticipated this

Alpha Darwin stood up,

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

nodded solemnly. "Yes, we cannot abandon the

for a reason. If we forsake our past, the future will be

sharply and pressed further. "But history has also

twisted for personal gain, resulting in chaos

be any different?" His words

respond, a strong,

it." Kimberly stood up, her gaze steady as she addressed

myself, then I will go through with it." Her tone was unwavering, filled with the kind of certainty that left no room for

expression shifting to one

out, taking her hand gently in his. "No, Kimberly. You don’t have to do

his hand reassuringly. "Don’t

convince her otherwise, but the determination in her eyes told him

on her hand tightened briefly before

"Good. Then the tests shall be in

of fire, the test of water, and the test of earth. Each test will challenge the

carefully, waiting for him

test will be accompanied by a three-eyed fire

water test will call forth the wrath of thunder and the

The chief priest paused, letting his words sink