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."

one hit hard. Violet, Daisy, and Ivy exchanged guilty glances because Lila was right. If she hadn’t

start, the wolves 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

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

stayed firm. "It’s for your

werewolf who glared at them

for? Move

the girls had no

words, keeping the rest of her explanation to herself. She could not say more, not in front of all these

anyone overheard her plans and reported back to Asher or even Alaric. Both men would do everything to stop

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

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

she caught sight of Roman in the crowd. His face was bruised,

and judging by the damage, it had

Roman’s lips didn’t move, but his eyes delivered the message

the thought of still

then, because fate enjoyed kicking her while she was

icy-blue gaze roamed over her,

"Where are you hurt?"

but his grip tightened. Even with his careful touch, pain flared through her back, making her

Alaric’s eyes narrowed.

"You’re not okay."

gritted out but

nostrils flared. "I can smell your pain, Violet. Don’t lie

a trip. She was supposed to return today, but I guess she got delayed. She probably won’t be

under his breath. He hated the thought of his girlfriend being in pain and being unable to help out,

eyes lit

"It’s

Oh, no.

her mind, and her heart sank especially knowing that was his plan after this