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.

her eyes. His gaze was no longer playful, it

words sink in before adding, "I’ll give you anything you want.

a moment, Violet almost fell for

fingers grazing his jaw, her touch light and reverent. His eyes closed at the

a great martyr you are, sacrificing yourself for the good of your Cardinal brothers..." Then her eyes hardened, and she shoved him back. "Except I don’t

the throne, including accepting that snake, Elsie. She wouldn’t be a pawn

regain composure. She had to be careful with this one. The bastard was a master at seduction,

stubborn as she was, Violet knew when to retreat from a losing battle, and right now, if she stayed any

learn the reason behind your action on Friday, but all

her shoulder, "So if

twist the knife, she added, "Thanks for the

made it two steps before he was right in front of her

stopping Elsie from

didn’t flinch, meeting his glare evenly. "No, you’re not. That would be Asher. Perhaps, I should be thanking him

Roman’s face hardened.

he’s already flirting with too much trouble. Don’t give him

gaze, challenging

hesitated. Then, reluctantly, he said, "I’m sure you’ve met Micah, son of the former Alpha king, Angus

Violet has met him and heard his story and

obsessed with having absolute power that he summoned a demon—a

even though she already knew what

wife, then killed him for his audacity. However, demons are such sardonically

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 was

his dream. He had seen everything play out between his brother and the demon. And the demon before leaving muttered some sort of words he couldn’t understand. But it wasn’t until later he would come to understand that he was the one who paid

her reaction. "The family got their

avail. Spilled his seed everywhere with the hopes of raising bastards, but nothing. The curse is too

be an abomination for

down her spine. "Our parents forced the hands of the goddess to give us this curse..."He glanced down at his arm where faint green scales had covered as

the first time, Roman looked

"Not everyone agrees with

Fuck.

shut the moment the

up, his expression startled, as if he hadn’t expected

other. Then, just as quickly, Roman smothered the

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