Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 80: Join The East House

Violet stared at Griffin, a lot of thoughts running through her mind. The Oracle’s leverage over the alphas, the supposed rulers of their world, was both intriguing and unsettling.

She had always considered the Oracle a gossipmonger, but now, the realization that this mysterious figure held secrets powerful enough to keep even the strongest alphas in line made her seem more dangerous than Violet had ever imagined.

What kind of secrets were Griffin, Alaric, Roman, and Asher hiding? And if she happened to uncover them, what kind of damage could she cause by letting them out?

Her lips pressed into a tight line as she mulled over the possibilities, her gaze drifting back to Griffin, who was now watching her with a knowing look.

"Whatever you’re thinking, trust me, it’s a bad idea," Griffin said, holding back the next piece of bread he was about to feed her.

Violet raised a brow, leaning back against the pillows. "What do you think I’m thinking?"

Griffin tilted his head slightly, studying her. "You’re a proud, strong woman, which means your probably scheming a way to contact the Oracle, dig up Asher’s secrets, and plot your revenge."

She blinked in surprise, caught off guard by his accurate assumption. "Adele told you?"

Griffin chuckled, shaking his head. "Adele didn’t need to tell me anything. This is my suite. I heard everything from the other room."

"Oh," Violet muttered, the realization dawning on her. She felt a slight flush creep up her cheeks at the thought of him overhearing everything. She tried to hide it by looking away, but Griffin’s amused expression told her he’d noticed.

Griffin broke a piece of bread and brought it to her lips. "Eat," he said simply, his tone firm yet oddly gentle.

Violet complied, taking the last bite, and as Griffin lifted the remaining bowl of soup to her, she took it and drank it all in silence. The warmth of the soup spread through her, but it didn’t soothe the questions and plans in her mind.

Griffin had missed one crucial fact in his analysis: what made him think Asher was the only one she wanted revenge against?

The memory of how he had manhandled her on her first day was still fresh in her mind. Although his attitude toward her had turned for the good since then, she hadn’t forgotten, and she certainly hadn’t forgiven. One way or another, he would pay for that.

Finished with her meal, Violet reached for the plates, intending to clear them herself, but Griffin intercepted her with ease.

"Let me handle that," he said, already removing the bed table and gathering the empty dishes.

"If I asked you

but the air between them had shifted. Returning to her bedside, he sat down, his expression serious as he looked

you for a moment, trust me when I say physical pain doesn’t bother Asher. But there’s something that

head slightly. "What is it?" she asked

replied

at him, her brows furrowing in disbelief. "Are you kidding me

Griffin’s gaze didn’t waver as he said. "Asher has developed an unhealthy obsession with you,

Violet interrupted, her curiosity piqued by

question, continuing as if she hadn’t spoken. "I’m forbidden to tell you everything, but trust me on this: something significant is going to happen soon at Lunaris.

she tried to decipher his meaning. "And why would I

than losing you from his grip. If you’re under my house, his influence over you will diminish greatly, and I’ll protect you from him. That’s how you get your revenge, Violet.

suspicion. Griffin called the name Lucille.

one before her. The ’first’ that happened. And

off

to protest, clearly dissatisfied with her vague response. But he stopped himself, catching the warning signs in her tone. He couldn’t push her

him. Objectively, he was strikingly handsome. Broad shoulders, a strong

think you are," she remarked with a

an eyebrow. "I’m not as smart as Asher or Alaric either, nor as cunning as

smile. "Asher is a psychopath, Alaric is an asshole,

I?" he asked, his tone light but his eyes showing

"You’re strong."

to life in his expression, only to

his

head, a faint smirk playing on her lips. "But you’re a

crossing his face. "You’re a very complicated

the exciting part?" Violet countered. "Don’t all

Griffin replied, his voice carrying a tone that suggested he was even more intrigued

help that memories of the earlier

and said, "About earlier... I’m