Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 294: Elsie In Charge

Moon Feed Exclusive: FIRST DAY FEVER — PARENTS WEEK BEGINS!

Written by: The Oracle

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Darlings, the air smells of perfume, politics, and parental panic because it’s officially the first day of Parents Week at Lunaris Academy!

The Oracle is practically bouncing in her heels because I can hardly contain my glee. This is the week where boyfriends turn into future husbands, girlfriends charm future mother-in-laws, and the elite strut their stuff for legacy approval. The school has been transformed into a parade ground for power-dressing parents who whisper blessings (and hidden threats) between canapés.

Ah yes, a week of family bonding, proper etiquette, and unfiltered chaos. What more could a girl ask for?

Spotlight Alert: Violet Purple!

But of course, it wouldn’t be Lunaris without a little scandal on the side, and who else but Violet Purple to steal the spotlight again?

Because guess what? Our lovely rogue girl was seen leaving Asher Nightshade’s bedroom yesterday. Yes, you heard me right. Bedroom. Morning. Same sentence. Somebody fetch Elsie a cold drink!

At this point, we were convinced Violet’s royal roster only included the Lightning Prince Alaric and the sexy gentle giant Griffin, but it looks like she’s on a roll. One might say she’s collecting Kings like Pokémon cards. Gotta catch ’em all, right?

Now if that doesn’t reek of revenge, I don’t know what does. Or—wait, could this be love?

Because if so, Violet Purple may very well be the luckiest girl in all of Lunaris history. I mean, who needs flowers when you’ve got four Alpha heirs tripping over themselves?

But then, where does that leave Queen Bee Elsie? No Kings. No Knights. Just one party throne and a burning grudge. Could this be the season where the Queen becomes queen without a kingdom?

And speaking of burning, what in the flaming hell does Asher mean by "punishment?" I don’t know about you, but that sounds very fishy. Hopefully, the only thing Asher’s catching this time is feelings—and not, say... Super Chlamydia.

(Yes, yes, I’m still side-eyeing those of you who believed that rumor. Get help.)

Meanwhile in Tragedy Land: Alaric.

Now switching gears to our prince Alaric Storm. Once, he controlled thunder and lightning with a flick of his wrist. But now he’s attracting bird poop, wasps, banana peels and shit puddles. He’s been demoted from Cold Prince to Cursed Prince in under twenty-four hours. Obviously, the universe seems to be running a sitcom at his expense.

he did to Violet. And if

Health Watch: Mary Out

tours this year due to "health complications." In her place, Yenniffer has taken over. Let’s

Elsie’s Counterattack?

to host a killer Luncheon that would steal the heart of the parents. The

don’t know, sweetheart. Things aren’t looking so bright. Your fire’s flickering, and if you’re not careful, Elsie might teach you how to move in packs,

to worry, Oracle Nation, with parents in the building and tensions high, I expect nothing less than tears, threats, romance, and a healthy dose of

tea) to bring you the juiciest updates. Until next time, keep your claws sharp

The Oracle

8:00 AM.

predicted, Lunaris Academy was suspiciously

was usually chaotic gleamed as if someone had gone mad with a polishing charm. The tiles sparkled, the air smelled like fresh lilies and lemon wax, and the old glass showcases where Lunaris’ long list of awards were kept now shone like new crowns. They had even gone as far as aligning the trophies by year.

Classes were somehow in session with teachers teaching and students actually listening. Not one student could be spotted loitering in the hallway. The students raised their hands, asked intelligent questions,

someone had cast an enchantment of "Good Behavior" over the entire academy. If one

of course, this was Lunaris Academy and anyone who truly knew the school knew one thing for sure: Perfection was the

all the students

do remember to smile sweetly, bow slightly, speak softly, and vanish when not needed," Penelope said, her voice so prim it nearly gave Violet

might’ve looked like a model from a

have thought the nightmare ended yesterday but apparently not. They had been summoned this morning to

right on cue, a group of elite

handoff was a bit more aggressive. The package

the girls began tearing their boxes open excitedly like

like it was a coffin. Inside of it was a blush pink fitted A-line dress with a modest neckline and cap sleeves that screamed choke

beside the dress were white gloves, flat shoes, a tiny pearl earring set, and a miniature pin with Elsie’s face, because of course, branding was everything. Even your suffering had to

Violet’s stomach churned.

sick joke," she muttered under her

done. Not

occasion," she announced, pacing like a drill sergeant. "Pearl stud earrings only. Anything more is an insult to our

murder someone right now. The

guests are sensitive to cheap fragrances," Penelope added with

raised her hand. Not like she was in a classroom, but because it was