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.

Asher, her jaw tightening as she prepared to protest. The commander faced them, his steely gaze

to be a willing partner," Violet challenged him,

the perfect subject for this scenario. Most victims don’t willingly enter such situations, and your ferocity," he added, motioning to her, "makes this demonstration all the more realistic. Quick

dragged into this against her will, and yet Asher was the one getting praised? She stared at the commander, aggrieved

Commander." Violet muttered under her

to address the class 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 helpless you can be when overpowered. At the same time, we’ll observe how

commander stepped aside, leaving Violet standing in the center of the

"Ready, Violet?"

off your

"You can try. "

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

wrapped around Violet in an iron grip before she could blink, his strength overwhelming

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

ear, his voice dripping with mockery. "Is that all you’ve got, little purple? I thought you were stronger

her snap was his 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 your path, protect you