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.

each possessing a throne and wielding equal authority. They were meant to be a united front. No cardinal alpha was meant to be rule over

head turned slowly to Alaric, his stare like a dagger. "You really shouldn’t be

his tone, and no forgiveness behind his eyes. It was clear Asher hadn’t let go of what

"I

me a river." Asher’s scoff was sharp

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

glare. "Don’t even get me started with you,

and Alaric shouted in unison,

himself, and muttered, "Damn, you must be so obsessed with Violet to still scent her on me even after the

and suddenly, Roman’s head slammed onto the table with a dull thud thanks to the power of his compulsion, the sound echoing in the Silver

from his nose. He pinched it, voice nasally, "Wrong answer, I see. You’re

him a look of pure disgust, but Roman simply dabbed his nose with a napkin, the injury already healing up. Even though Asher looked ready to kill him on the spot, there was

however, wasn’t letting it slide. He shot to his feet, seething. "You snuck into

and I provided it. Unlike you, I’m actually climbing up the rank on her forgiveness list. But you? You’ve been

and Alaric let out a guttural roar, ready for blows. Roman jerked upright, letting out a threatening

with testosterone and power, ready to

between them. "No more fighting. The school’s already fractured from all the pack clashes. Jameson’s on her