Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 303: Griffin In Trouble

"This had got to be a joke," Violet and Irene said at the same time in disbelief as they stared at the shocking scene before them.

Unlike Elsie’s stiff, etiquette-obsessed Luncheon, the men were clearly having the time of their lives.

The guys had arranged their vibrant bash on the East House lawn and it was jaw-dropping. While it didn’t boast the pomp and lavish excess of Elsie’s setup, the atmosphere was so effortlessly fun and lively, such that Irene and Violet felt like crying. They had clearly wasted their time at Elsie’s.

The funniest part was that Irene had stormed in, probably ready to drag her son out by the ear, but now, she was utterly speechless.

There was a whole roasted cow positioned upright over a spit, its body glistening from the heat and low flames licking beneath it. Parts of the meat had already been carved, the remaining flesh still sizzling under the fire. Just beside it, a long tent had been set up where students took turns serving slices of the meat.

The air was thick with the mouthwatering scent of grilled beef. Violet turned to see Irene swallow hard, clearly salivating at the sight. She knew werewolves loved meat, it was practically a staple in their diet, and it seemed even a woman like Irene couldn’t resist the allure.

A lineup of students stood behind various cooking stations, their tools clanking as they grilled, fried, seared, and seasoned the meat in different creative styles from spicy skewers to sweet-glazed cuts.

Around them, both students and their visiting male family members milled about, laughing, chatting, and clinking paper cups of punch as they waited their turn. It was loud, colorful, and almost festive than the Luncheon even though there was still the ever-present tension of competition and class lines.

However, that was only the beginning because all around them, eveyone was clearly having fun.

up against tree trunks, each painted with bold rings of red, white, and blue. Both students and visiting parents took turns hurling their axes and aiming for the bullseye to earn points for accuracy. Cheers erupted every time a blade

side of the lawn, a group of werewolves had gathered for what might be the most ridiculous, but surprisingly competitive event of the day: a howling challenge. The goal was simple and it was to see who could let out the deepest, most powerful howl. It was loud,

show off. Everyone knew Alphas had the strongest howls, so with them sitting this one out, it felt like a fun free-for-all. Some wolves tried to make their howl sound deeper by growling

occasion was special and meaningful for both

who were oiled up, flexing their biceps and showing off their abs in a hilarious show of impressing the parents. It was vanity, since muscles alone could not win approval or secure an alliance. But it

contest. This time, it was between the parents, and the students cheered loudly as their fathers went head-to-head. It was during that lively moment that Violet spotted Asher sitting alone

by himself? Just thinking about their argument made her feel even worse. As if sensing her presence, he turned, and

so that Violet felt her stomach flip. There was always something strange about the bond between them. It was as if they

She would find Asher later, once everything else was dealt

been so hard to find Griffin Hale. The guy was

on who would win. With the mix of scents in the air, it was no wonder Irene hadn’t been able to track her

they parted just enough to let them through, and that was

strain, arms trembling as sweat glistened on their skin. The tension between

Violet blinked hard.

was so hot, that her thoughts began to wander. What would it feel like to be caught between both men? To have their hands on her?