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."

guilty glances because Lila was right. If she hadn’t used her powers, they would

were faster and stronger and had caught up to them. Lila had been the one to shield them, to make them invisible long enough for an opening to escape.

They owed her.

let out a breath, her tone softer now. "Fine. We believe you. But that still doesn’t explain what the hell you’re trying to pull right

firm. "It’s

who glared at them for standing at

are you waiting for?

once, the girls had no

herself.

back to Asher or even Alaric. Both men would do everything to

the same spot Amilo had dropped her off on her

applaud the alphas. The act was nearly symbolic, marking the beginning.

Roman in the crowd. His

and judging by the damage,

emerald green piercing hers. Roman’s lips didn’t move, but his eyes delivered the message loud and

of still going

fate enjoyed kicking her

icy-blue gaze roamed

"Where are you hurt?"

tried to step back, but his grip tightened. Even with his

Alaric’s eyes narrowed.

"You’re not okay."

gritted out but Alaric

Don’t lie to

was supposed to return today, but I guess she got delayed. She probably won’t be back until later

cursed under his breath. He hated the thought of his girlfriend being in pain and

eyes lit up with

saliva has healing properties." His tone turned hopeful. "It’s not as

Oh, no.

her mind, and