Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 267: Angry Eyes

Natalie kept true to her word. By the time Violet and the others returned to the shack, there was already a package waiting for them.

They carried it inside and opened it, finding not just one but two recording devices that were so small and sophisticated that Violet knew she could never have acquired such a model on the open market. If they hid these properly, no one would ever realize they were there unless they looked closely.

"I’ll plant it in her room tomorrow after she leaves for school," Lila offered at once. "I’ll use my ability to conceal myself. Not even a shadow would notice me going in or out of her room."

"I’ll guide Lila enough to ensure we get the best view," Daisy contributed, grinning.

And just like that, their plan for the next day was sealed. They’d have their moment, and it would be perfect.

Then they had dinner, their stomachs growling after the day’s events. The whirlwind of gossip about Roman’s mishap had so consumed the school that none of the other students paid much attention to them grabbing food in the dining hall. Even so, the girls were too pleased by their own successful scheme to eat much.

"So, I guess Asher’s next," Daisy said, eyes twinkling with intrigue.

Violet hesitated for only a second. "We can’t strike at Asher the same way we did to Roman," she said with a deep exhale. "Besides, he didn’t hurt me like the fox did. Not to mention, the guy’s too careful and smart. We’d only be shooting ourselves in the foot if we tried. The best we can do is use Lucille’s matter against him when the time comes. The world needs to see the kind of games he plays with his power. He needs to be curbed. He needs to learn restraint. Consent."

"I’m all for that," Ivy said. "I definitely don’t want Alpha Asher’s wrath pointed at us. He’s scary."

"Fine. Alaric, then?" Daisy asked.

At the mention of his name, Violet’s expression darkened. Her shoulders stiffened, and her jaw set. "We’ll go ahead as planned. He hurt me, I hurt back."

pulled out a white

raised a brow. "What

or power. What they don’t know is that it can work the opposite way.

stretch the effect to

Thank you," she

Daisy said ominously, "Remind me never to

Why were they overreacting? It

prodded, knowing there usually was one. Roman’s hex had required

bad luck to fully settle in. Since it’s nighttime, the best place would be his

spends most of his time at his lab, especially when his head is full of ideas or if he’s stressed and needs to distract himself with work."

edge of the paper thoughtfully. "So, we can’t know for sure if he’s at home or in the lab.

not home, the hex won’t work. Even if he is, he could leave before the three hours are up unless we... I don’t know, drug him or something, but that’s basically impossible. How

something else," Ivy suggested. "A

don’t have time." Violet groaned and pressed her palms to

mid-sentence when Lila suddenly raised a hand to her lips, hushing her immediately. The room

tilted her head, ear cocked as though listening intently

word, Lila picked up her phone and typed something. Then she lifted the screen to their

Lila’s instincts and

casually,