Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 141: A Very Rich Woman

Violet sat in her seat frozen in disbelief and for a moment, she almost thought Roman was deadly serious until she saw the sparkle of mischief in his eyes. Of course. This was Roman’s idea of entertainment, tormenting her for his own amusement!

"You are mad, do you know that?" Violet spat with irritation.

Roman leaned back with exaggerated flair, flipping his damp hair in a dramatic motion, scattering droplets of water onto her.

"Madly handsome, you mean," he quipped, his grin as infuriating as ever. "Thanks for the compliment, my lady, but flattery won’t excuse you from taking responsibility

"That wasn’t a compliment, you moron!" Violet shot back, her voice rising with exasperation. "And what do you even mean by ’taking responsibility’? You weren’t even a virgin!"

To her utter shock, Roman gasped, placing a hand over his chest as if she’d just stabbed him in the heart. "So, you’re saying you’d only take responsibility for virgins? Even though you were the one who lusted after me? That’s so partial, Lady Purple. My inner child is devastated."

"Hurt your inner child, my ass!" Violet hissed through gritted teeth. "You’re clearly just enjoying making my life miserable."

"Oh, absolutely," Roman said, his voice mock-serious. "Especially since a certain purple-haired enchantress used me and doesn’t even feel guilty about it."

Whatever biting retort Violet had ready immediately died on her lips. His words struck a nerve, reminding her of that mortifying moment in the classroom. Whether she liked it or not, Roman wasn’t entirely wrong. She had used him, even if it were unintentionally.

Lowering her head, Violet muttered, "I’m sorry." She looked up at him with sincere golden eyes, silently hoping her apology was enough to end this ridiculous conversation.

Roman, however, had other plans.

with a smirk

hell was that?!" Violet’s jaw nearly dropped to the

you, Lady Purple..." His grin widened, wicked and teasing. "And if I remember correctly, I kind of ate you

a fiery shade of red as the humiliating memory resurfaced. At this point, she wished the

to be forgiven with just a few words," Roman continued smoothly, clearly

whole point of an apology?" Violet challenged him, tilting her head as her

replied, "I also mentioned taking

narrowed her eyes suspiciously as something hit her. "You want something

almost feline. The intensity of his gaze should have unnerved her, but Violet held

tone honeyed. "There’s something I need

instincts warned her. But Violet didn’t exactly have

is usually when I set it free, but I have a party tonight. That means I need to morph now, or I’ll be unbalanced. The problem is..." He trailed off dramatically, his green eyes locking onto hers. "I’m vulnerable in my animal form and I need to remain that way at least before

think you trust me when I’ll be first in line to take

hostility. "Which is why you, my

didn’t agree to anything," Violet

have a choice, Violet Purple," Roman said, her name rolling off his tongue like silk. For some reason, hearing him say her name like that sent an unexpected shiver down her spine. What the hell was wrong

snakes, and I’ve heard that’s your favorite. If that’s the case, forget it. I’m not touching you in that

a dramatic roll of his eyes. "I’ll turn into something cute, something you ladies adore. Just make sure

crossing her arms. "God knows I can’t wait for this

moment that she