Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 218: Devil’s Advocate

Oh, shit.

That was the first thought that came to Violet’s mind as she slowly came down from the fifth heaven.

Her body still tingled from the lingering orgasm, but her mind was already snapping back into place. She forced herself to stand, ignoring the weakness in her legs. There was no need to panic. The deed was done, and now it was up to her to salvage the situation.

"Thank you for your services," Violet said stiffly, straightening her clothes as though Roman were some male escort being graciously compensated.

Roman stilled. Then a growl rumbled in his chest. Was she seriously pulling this act on him?

Violet arched a daring brow. "It was a good one, wasn’t it?"

But he bristled.

For a second, Violet thought he might snap, his eyes burning dangerously close to fury. But instead of exploding, Roman let out a dark chuckle, the sound slithering down her spine like silk.

Roman rose to his feet slowly and Violet stepped back instinctively, only to feel the rough bark of the tree pressing into her back. Rather than backing away, he pressed closer, his body heat wrapping around her like a trap.

He captured her face between his hands, stroking her cheeks in a slow, sensual gesture. "If it was that good, then you should forget Alaric and Asher..."

His voice dropped, his lips grazing her cheek as he added, "Griffin too. I’ve seen the way that one’s been staring at you lately."

Violet blinked. "Excuse me?"

Roman’s hands trailed down her sides, intentionally brushing the swell of her breasts, sending a heated jolt through her that she refused to show outwardly. His hands settled on her waist and he jerked her forward.

Violet gasped, fully aware of the undeniable proof of his arousal pressing against her stomach.

Roman smirked, knowing exactly what he was doing.

"I would fuck you to your heart’s delight every day..." he whispered against her ear, his breath hot and tempting.

His lips trailed along her jaw, down to her throat. Soft, slow, maddening kisses.

Violet’s eyes fluttered shut, her head tilting back before she could stop herself, giving him more access.

"Satisfy your body’s every cravings..." He paused, his lips hovering right over her pulse.

back just enough to meet her eyes. His gaze was no longer playful, it was now

would only leave the others alone." He let the words sink in before adding, "I’ll give you anything you want. Sex. Money.

a moment, Violet almost fell for

lifted a hand to his face, fingers grazing his jaw, her touch light and reverent. His eyes closed at the sensation,

good of your Cardinal brothers..." Then her eyes

took to reach the throne, including accepting that snake, Elsie. She wouldn’t be a

be careful with this one. The bastard was a master at seduction, and she would not fall into his honey

losing battle, and right now, if

learn the reason behind your action on Friday, but all you’ve fed

throwing over her shoulder, "So if that’s all for tonight, I’ll be taking my

knife, she added, "Thanks for the release. I

in front of her with astonishing

the one thing stopping Elsie from tearing you

not. That would be Asher. Perhaps, I should be thanking him if I knew

Roman’s face hardened.

reckless streak, he’s already flirting with too much trouble. Don’t give him more reasons

challenging him.

Then, reluctantly, he said, "I’m sure you’ve met Micah, son of the former

him and heard his story and she still felt bad

absolute power that he summoned

even though she already knew

then killed him for his audacity. However, demons

power Angus so much desired was granted to his son. It transformed Micah in the womb, turned him into something we don’t understand. However, such power comes at a great cost. Angus’ death

his brother and the demon. And the demon before leaving muttered some sort of words he couldn’t understand. But it wasn’t until

reaction. "The family got their all-powerful heir, but

everywhere for a solution all to no avail. Spilled his

are creatures of mischief, even if half breed or a created one, whatever he was. It would be an abomination for a demon to lead werewolves. In one

by now, you know none of our powers were gifted." His voice carried a bitterness that sent chills down her spine.

time,

"Not everyone agrees with

Fuck.

the moment the words

expression startled, as if he hadn’t expected

they just stared at each other. Then, just as quickly, Roman smothered the

long story short," Roman continued, his tone sliding back into neutrality, "Elijah loathes