Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 142: Queen Of Nothing

~ Alaric ~

Alaric Storm lifted his head from his phone as Griffin plopped down beside him on the plush sofa. The school’s common room was buzzing with chatters, the air still alive with the energy of their recent victory.

Members of the pack were scattered around, laughing, teasing, and riding the high of their win. But for Alaric, the noise barely registered. He felt detached from them, his mind occupied with something else.

"She still hasn’t picked up?" Griffin asked, his voice cutting through the haze.

"Not exactly." Alaric sighed, holding up his phone. "She sent me a message."

Griffin leaned over to read it aloud. "Apologies. Would meet you at the party. Making some quick bucks."

He arched an eyebrow, mirroring Alaric’s own puzzled expression. "What the hell does that mean? What’s she up to now? Is she selling something? Betting on fights? You’ve got your hands full with that one," he added with a laugh.

Alaric sighed, scratching the back of his head. "Do you think she needs money? Is that why she’s avoiding me? If she needed help, why wouldn’t she just tell me? I have more than enough money to last two lifetimes."

Griffin gave him a look that screamed disbelief. "Seriously, dude? Do you really not know your own girlfriend? Does Violet seem like the kind of girl who’d waltz up to you and say, ’Hey boyfriend, I’m broke. Can you wire me some cash?’" He mimicked a high-pitched feminine voice, his impression of Violet so absurdly off that Alaric couldn’t help but snort.

"So... I should send her money?" Alaric asked seriously.

is it that I know your girlfriend better than you

three sisters," Alaric muttered. "The only sibling I have hates my guts and couldn’t care less about my

the family. Violet’s like your mom, you know, fierce, independent, and not afraid to smack sense into you when you’re being

when you put it that way, I

Alaric teased, nudging him with

look

letting the matter drop even though inwardly,

Griffin bore the worst treatment at Elsie’s hands. She dismissed his abilities and saw his beast as a liability, a manifestation of chaos rather than

be rich in resources but choosing a mate, especially an Alpha, was a sensitive issue. And to Elsie, Griffin was only good for smashing and breaking things.

than his power, more than his beast. If anyone understood what it was like to be

was happy, even if it meant sharing the one thing he cherished most. Moreover, If there was anyone he would trust with Violet’s heart, it

the way her gaze lingered on his best friend, that flicker of curiosity in her

story. He’d protect them both even if he had to go face to face with the son of a biscuit, Asher Nightshade. He would not let

probably fine. But if you’re really worried, talk to her at the party. Find out why she’s giving

shift the conversation elsewhere when a sudden commotion broke out nearby. His pack members were parting like the sea, murmurs rippling through the group as Elsie Lancaster

moments ago, went rigid. His jaw was clenched so tightly that a vein in

her signature scowl, her features twisted into a look of irritation as she came to a

you’re doing?" she snapped, her voice cutting through the common