Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 251: Elephant In The Room

Griffin wasn’t the eldest of the cardinal alphas. In fact, as impossible as it might seem, all four of them had been born at the exact same time. A rare, mythic occurrence regarded as both an ominous omen by some, and a celestial blessing by others.

Either way, it was undeniable proof of the Moon Goddess’s mark on their lives. Goddess-touched heirs, they had been called the moment they took their first breath — celebrated, revered, feared and destined for greatness.

The point was that Griffin naturally slipped into the role of an elder brother, perhaps due to his easy going personality or that fierce, loyal heart of his. He was the one who held the line when everything else threatened to fall apart. So, it wasn’t surprising that he was the first to break the silence.

"I believe we’ve been at odds lately," Griffin said, meeting Asher’s gaze without wavering under the intensity.

"At odds is quite the understatement, don’t you think?" Asher replied coldly, his voice devoid of warmth. "I think the term ’at war’ fits better."

"We don’t want war," Griffin told him calmly, hoping reason could still prevail.

"It didn’t seem like it when you all ganged up on Jeremiah." He reminded them grimly.

Griffin opened his mouth to speak, but Asher was not in the mood for excuses.

He told him. "That wasn’t war. Trust me, if I intended a real war, you’d know. That little scuffle I pulled with your deltas? That was child’s child’s play compared to what I had in mind. Unfortunately, Violet wouldn’t like it if she heard." He leaned forward, "So don’t worry, you’ve already paid the price, otherwise, you wouldn’t be sitting at my table right now."

"Our table," Alaric corrected firmly.

kings of Lunaris Academy, each possessing a throne and wielding equal authority. They were meant to be a

slowly to Alaric, his stare like a dagger. "You

clear Asher hadn’t let go of what Alaric had done to Violet and was only tolerating him because there were bigger matters at

his face. "I didn’t hurt her intentionally, Elsie deceived

me a river." Asher’s scoff was sharp enough

his big mouth, saying, "It’s nice to know I’m not under

"Don’t even get me started with you, you conniving bastard. You think you’re so clever sneaking into her bed last night. You must’ve

Alaric shouted in

Instead, he raised his arm, sniffed himself, and muttered, "Damn, you must be so obsessed with Violet to still scent her

the table with a dull thud thanks to

Roman groaned, lifting his face as blood poured from his nose. He pinched it, voice nasally, "Wrong answer, I see. You’re not stalking her, you’re stalking me.

up. Even

shot to his feet, seething. "You

needed comfort and I provided it. Unlike you, I’m actually climbing

out a guttural roar, ready for blows. Roman

electric, thick with

the pack