Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 269: Right Or Left Glass

"One time, when Lucille learned Griffin’s intentions to break up with her, she slit her wrist and let it bleed, threatening to kill herself if Griffin didn’t give her his word not to leave her. The East don’t joke with their promises. They are quite honorable, holding onto it like a damn covenant.

"Lucille knew that, and used it. Hence, Griffin was coerced into making the promise. Asher couldn’t get into her head either. He had groomed a serpent that came to bite him in the heel. We actually taught her to build mental barriers against Asher so he couldn’t even compel her to leave us alone, even if he wanted.

"However, no matter what, the cracks in our relationship were beginning to show, and Lucille was not blind to notice it, even if she pretended not to.

"The move that broke the camel’s back was when she targeted Elsie. Lucille totally lost it. She believed we no longer wanted her because we took comfort in the hope that one of us would one day marry Elsie and be free of her ’shackles.’ So, she decided to eliminate the false hope.

"Lucille might have been human, but she was smart, cunning, and resourceful. She shot Elsie with wolfsbane, poisoning her in the process to weaken her. Took her up to the hills where she planned to kill her. We were lucky enough to catch wind of her plans and stopped it on time else the girl would have committed murder. The Alpha King got involved afterward, and the rest was history."

Being stunned was an understatement, Violet was utterly shocked. From the way the cardinal alphas talked about Lucille, she knew the girl had hurt them but not to this extent. How could someone be that manipulative? Controlling? Wicked?

Alaric held her hand this time as he told her, "I’m not telling you this to garner pity or anything. I just wanted you to know it. It’s the least you deserve after what I’ve done to you."

"What about me?" Violet asked him. "What does it feel like to be with me?"

placing a soft kiss on it. "You are the other half of my

inquired tentatively.

"You tend to hide it, but I see your heart, Violet, and it’s pure, even if it’s guarded by fire and more

she wanted to move

"Roman and I are not

You might not admit it, but you look at Roman the same way you

shifted uncomfortably on her bed at

normal behavior. I’ll

spine. "I think it’s high

Alaric leaned in, his face just inches from hers as he told her, "Griffin’s mother has two husbands. Some werewolves choose monogamous lifestyles, while others choose otherwise, so it’s not exactly new to us. Moreover, it doesn’t seem like you want to make a choice... or do you,

a certain part of her body throb at that title he held exclusively for her. She still loathed him, yes, but her traitorous body certainly hungered for him. Alaric must have scented her desire because his nose flared and his eyes darkened. He inclined his head, about to seal their lips, when the door suddenly opened and Lila barged

them a look, clearly suspecting what would’ve gone down had she not arrived, but pursed her lips

placed the tray containing two glasses of fresh juice on a small stool she pulled out from

at once, "I think