Chapter 58
I had goosebumps all over my body, and my legs were trembling so badly that I thought I might collapse if I took even one step. I was overwhelmed by the stares of everyone around me. The only people who seemed happy for me were Liza, Kaitlyn, the elders, and Ma’am Elena. As for Morgana, the chief maidservant, I had no idea what she was thinking—her expressions were always unreadable.
I stood frozen, trying to raise my head to see everyone’s reactions.
"Please step forward so everyone can see you," Ma’am Elena said gently, smiling warmly.
I forced my feet to move, but it felt like they were weighed down by the tension in the air. With every step, I could feel the eyes of everyone on me, some filled with curiosity, others with suspicion. Slowly, I reached the front, where Ma’am Elena and the elders were waiting with welcoming smiles.
"I know many of you are wondering why we’ve chosen someone so new," Ma’am Elena said, stepping beside me. "In less than two days, she has shown us qualities that most of you have not demonstrated in your entire time here. These are the qualities we have been trying to nurture in all of you, yet only a few of you occasionally show them."
She spoke with a firm, commanding voice, making her point clear to everyone. "We have always encouraged kindness, respect, and sacrifice. Yet, many of you are still holding onto past pains and behaving poorly toward others. I expect all of you to support Kimberly in this role, and let me make it clear—anyone who mistreats her is going against the Alpha’s law. And there will be consequences."
The eldest among the elders spoke up next, his voice carrying a weight of authority. I was startled when he mentioned the Alpha’s law, feeling confused.
"Could Alpha Derrick have ordered them to make me the leader? Or did they really see something special in me?" I wondered, unsure of what to think.
When the elder finished speaking, I took a deep breath, realizing that this role would come with challenges. But I knew I had to prepare myself for what lay ahead.