Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 13: Choose An Alpha

"Who said they aren't special?" Ivy whispered, her eyes like shards of ice. "What other alphas have you seen possess the godly powers they do?"

"W-what?" Violet stammered.

Ivy groaned, pressing her palm to her face. "Please don't tell me you don't know about their abilities too. At this point, I'm starting to think you must be really dumb."

For the first time, Violet was speechless, an embarrassed flush spreading across her cheeks.

Lila turned to her, eyes wide in disbelief. "You really don't know the cardinal alphas have powers?"

"Who doesn't know the cardinal alphas have powers?" Daisy echoed.

Violet suddenly found herself in the spotlight, feeling foolish for her lack of knowledge. She didn't care about the cardinal alphas, but now it seemed like everything here revolved around them. Not knowing anything made her look like a clueless outsider, and Violet resolved to learn all she could to avoid looking like an idiot again.

Still, Violet's pride wouldn't let her back down. She tried to shrug it off with a smirk. "All right then, enlighten me. What amazing powers do they have that makes you want to practically throw yourselves at them?"

"You!" Ivy snapped, pointing a finger at her, nearly suffering an aneurysm.

Before the argument could spark up again, Lila, ever the peacemaker, stepped in with a cheerful smile. "That's where I come in. Since you missed the orientation, I'll give you the crash course."

The way Lila's eyes gleamed with excitement made it clear she'd been waiting for this moment to show off her storytelling skills. Before Violet knew it, Lila had gently but firmly guided her back to her bed, making her sit. Without wasting a second, Lila plopped down beside her, as if afraid Violet might change her mind if she hesitated even for a moment.

With lightning speed, Lila tapped away on her phone, then held up the screen with a gleam of excitement. "These are the four Cardinal Alphas."

The screen displayed a photo of the so-called Cardinal Alphas all together. It took Violet roughly thirty seconds to recognize each one, and when she did, a curse slipped from her lips. "You have got to be kidding me!"

"Why? What's wrong?" Lila straightened up, concern flickering across her face.

Violet's eyes were wide as she launched into a frantic explanation. "This guy," she jabbed her finger at the green-haired alpha, "he's the idiot who gave me Griffin's necklace, and the burly one nearly choked me..." Her gaze landed on the alpha wearing shades. "And then, this creep just stared at me..."

Lila looked down at the alpha Violet was pointing to. "You mean Alpha Asher?"

"Alpha Asher?" Violet's voice came out in a croak, dread knotting in her stomach. This can't be happening.

"Alpha Asher is the leader of the West House," Lila confirmed, solidifying her fears.

Damn. Violet's stomach dropped. She was under the guidance of this creepy guy. How could she have ended up in this situation?

Completely oblivious to the turmoil brewing inside Violet, Lila continued excitedly, pointing to another figure. "And here's Aldric. Isn't he so handsome?"

the picture, and her breath caught. It

the academy, but none like the Cardinal Alphas. Each one is named after the region their packs hail from. What's even more fascinating is that all four were born at the exact same time, a birth said

way of answering back after humans committed mass homicide against the she-wolves, wiping out nearly ninety percent of them. The Cardinals were given their powers so they could bring humanity to its knees, exacting revenge

these were the werewolves' intentions, then why give them that much power? Why pretend they were not aware of their intention? Why accept

the memory of his assault still fresh in her mind. But that didn't deter Lila, who grinned and said

her a withering glare and

most formidable werewolves, making him a force to be reckoned with. His power allows him to lift and break through virtually any obstacle, and his combat skills are unmatched in direct

still feeling the phantom ache. If what Lila said was true, she was incredibly lucky he hadn't crushed

said, swiping

showing the tiniest flicker of admiration, despite her resentment towards him.

the image as if he'd just stepped out of water. His tousled green hair framed his face in a disheveled, irresistible way, and with his eyes closed, he looked both mysterious and effortlessly enticing. To complete the look, his tongue playfully poked out as though he'd just woken up

say this,

ability is his shapeshifting. He could transform into any animal. Like anything, from a swift hawk to a powerful lion, granting him unmatched versatility in battle and stealth. He's the most likable alpha and

scrunched

help but linger on the image..... if she

was she thinking? She shook her head, horrified.

know," Lila continued. "While not all alphas get along, the

unmatched strength, but Roman has his advantage, he can shape-shift into any animal he chooses, especially ones that can match Griffin's power. That's why there's always a heated debate over who's truly the

smirk. "And Griffin? He hates that. He's always up for a fight, so the idea of anyone challenging his power drives him

her it might just come in handy in the future especially

alpha of the West and also our house captain," Lila announced, her finger swiping

on the photo, and the first thought

face was sharp and chiseled, with an intense, vacant look that sent chills up her spine. Dark sunglasses covered his eyes,

bored, as though he'd set the world on fire just to amuse himself. Though it was only a photo, it felt

back a

"Now, Asher is—"

tone

Violet found herself silently agreeing with

minds, which is why he's rarely seen without his glasses. He can plant thoughts, compel actions, and erase memories, making him the ultimate puppet master, as he's called. So yes, Ivy is right in telling you not to associate

would do well to

charming prince Alaric." Lila practically shoved

moment. He exuded a calm, serene energy that radiated a quiet innocence, a

darkness he possessed. The contrast was magnetic, leaving Violet curiously drawn to the duality he embodied, as though

a few seconds, until she came back to

raw power of lightning, capable of summoning storms with just a flick of his wrist. His power allows him to unleash bolts