Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 178: Time To Decide

For the first time ever, their usually loud, boisterous group moved in absolute silence toward the school grounds. There was no witty banter, or teasing shoves.

Nor Lila cracking inappropriate jokes to lighten the mood.

Just silence.

Unlike the other students, who were practically skidding forward with excitement, eager to witness the final initiation of the new members into their permanent packs and houses, Violet and her friends lagged behind.

Violet knew time was running out and had to tell them before it was too late. Stopping abruptly, she turned to face them, saying, "We can’t be in the same house."

Ivy, Daisy, and Lila froze in place, blinking at her in disbelief.

"What?!"

And just like that, the three of them erupted in protest, their voices overlapping in an explosion of outrage.

"Where is this coming from?! I thought we had an agreement?!"Daisy demanded.

"Wait, wait, wait—" Ivy scoffed, arms crossing over her chest. "Is this because you don’t want us near your boyfriend’s house? That’s... wow, Violet. That’s petty even for you."

But it was Lila’s reaction that stopped everyone cold.

"No. Never. I’m not leaving your side!"

There was silence.

In the past, Lila’s clinginess had always been cute, playful, and exaggerated. But now, knowing what she was? That she wasn’t even human? It felt different.

It wasn’t just Violet, Ivy and Daisy had matching horrified expressions, all of them clearly wrestling with the same realization.

Lila sighed, rubbing her forehead in frustration.

"I’m still the same Lila you know. How many times do I have to say that before you stop looking at me like I’m some kind of monster?" Her voice grew cold. "Had I known this is how you’d all react, I should’ve let you get captured. At least then, we wouldn’t have the freedom to choose and stay together."

right. If she hadn’t used her powers, they would have been caught. And they wouldn’t

one to shield them, to make

They owed her.

We believe you. But that still doesn’t explain what the hell you’re trying to pull right now." Her sharp gaze flicked back

stomach churned, but she stayed firm. "It’s for your own

who glared at them for standing at the corner, separated from

you waiting for?

girls had no choice

of her explanation to herself. She could

Both men would do everything to

the school’s main ground, the same spot Amilo had dropped

alphas. The act was nearly symbolic, marking the beginning. A fresh start. Even if that start was

breath hitched when she caught sight of Roman in the crowd. His face was bruised, deep reds and purples staining his handsome

Asher and judging by

hers. Roman’s lips didn’t move, but his eyes delivered the message loud and clear:

the thought of

her while she was down, Alaric found

roamed over

"Where are you hurt?"

with his careful touch, pain flared through her back, making her

Alaric’s eyes narrowed.

"You’re not okay."

gritted out but Alaric wasn’t buying

pain, Violet. Don’t lie

Adele left yesterday on a trip. She was supposed to return today, but I guess she got delayed. She

thought of his girlfriend being in pain

eyes lit

hopeful. "It’s not as good as

Oh, no.

and her heart sank especially knowing that was his plan