Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 99: Free Yourself

She didn’t get far. Asher’s long strides closed the gap in seconds, and before she could react, his arm looped around her waist and he lifted her off the ground as if she weighed nothing. Violet kicked and flailed wildly, shouting at the top of her lungs.

"You bastard!" she screamed, thrashing in his grip. "The commander said willing partner! I’m not willing!"

But Asher was unfazed by her protests, and carried her back toward the center of the hall. Students watched with varying degrees of shock, disbelief, jealousy, and awe. Some laughed outright, while others whispered behind their hands.

As they passed Elsie, Violet reached out in desperation, her hand brushing the other girl’s arm as she pleaded. "Do something!"

But Elsie didn’t budge. She stood rooted to the spot, her icy glare fixed on Violet as if she stole her moment. The intensity of her stare was so sharp it felt like she would bore a hole through her head.

Great. Just great. Violet resigned herself to her fate, her limbs still tense but no longer struggling as Asher deposited her unceremoniously in the middle of the training area.

The moment Violet’s feet touched the ground, she ran, determined to escape. But it was quite unfortunate that Asher had anticipated her move. He grabbed the back of her sportswear with infuriating ease, yanking her backward.

His smug grin only deepened as he said, "Nice try, little purple."

He grabbed Violet by the shoulder and turned her towards the commander, saying, "Commander, I’ve found my partner." he said with mock formality.

daggers at Asher, her jaw tightening as she prepared to protest. The commander faced them, his steely gaze assessing the situation. Violet met his eyes without

willing partner," Violet

perfect subject for this scenario. Most victims don’t willingly enter such situations, and your ferocity," he added, motioning to

being dragged into this against her will, and yet Asher was the one getting praised?

is outrageous, Commander." Violet muttered under her breath, clenching

instead. "Before I teach you how to handle yourself in a situation like this," he began, his voice carrying easily across the room, "Asher will demonstrate just how

of the arena with Asher. Her heart raced, adrenaline and indignation

smirk returned, predatory and full of confidence. "Ready,

punch that smile off

"You can try. "

watched in tense anticipation, the room buzzing with whispered bets and speculation as

an iron grip before she could blink, his strength overwhelming as

was silent as the students watched her every move like vultures circling prey. The humiliation of being manhandled in front of them, burned in her chest. For the first time in her life, Violet felt utterly powerless, and she

voice dripping with mockery. "Is that all you’ve got, little purple? I thought you were stronger than this." His chuckle was

next move. Asher tilted her head toward his, holding her still as he whispered, "This is why you need me, my little purple queen. I could fight for you, wipe out every enemy in