Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 307: Who To Trust?

"...and yes, Nancy is mated to a werewolf from Asher’s Pack. That’s pretty much all," Violet finished, narrating her earlier conversation with Asher to her roommates.

It was night, and although the visiting parents had left, a few of the Houses were still throwing parties. Unfortunately, as rogues, they weren’t permitted to attend. Not that they cared, not when it gave them time to fine-tune their plan. While the students were busy drinking and having fun, they were preparing a well-palated revenge dinner to be served on Gala Night.

"Wow," Ivy breathed, clearly mind-blown. "That’s a lot we weren’t aware of."

"I think I trust Asher. I should tell him the truth," Violet said, but all three pairs of eyes pinned her to the spot with startling intensity.

She gulped and quickly rephrased, "A bit of the truth?" Violet grimaced when their expressions didn’t change at all.

Trying again, she offered a valid reason, "Asher won’t hurt me. He’s proven that several times. And look how much information we got from him in just one day. If he and I work together, we might finally uncover the truth about my father—about my background."

"Maybe we should wait until after the revenge plan before telling him a bit of the truth," Daisy said, using air quotes. "Just in case he doesn’t like what we do and decides to use your secret as payback."

Violet nodded. "I get your point. But Asher isn’t like that. No matter what I do, he’d never reveal something that could hurt me."

"After revenge or not, we are not telling Asher Nightshade or any of the cardinal alphas anything," Lila suddenly said, her voice like steel. All three of them turned toward her.

"Why?" Violet asked, her voice strained. She was sick and tired of all the secrets. "We could make him swear a pact never to speak of it."

"Still no." Lila’s tone didn’t waver.

Daisy and Ivy exchanged glances, sensing the rising tension.

Violet stood up, eyes locked on Lila, her jaw clenched. "Why? Is it because you’re scared he’ll find out the truth about my father? A father you refuse to tell me anything about?"

Lila sighed. "Just let it go, Violet." She stood up languidly, clearly intending to leave.

She added quietly, "Also, I didn’t want to say this because I thought you needed a bit of happiness in your life, but don’t fall too deeply for the cardinal alphas. It’s for your own good. That’s all I have to say."

She turned, heading for her room, but Violet’s voice cracked like a whip.

"Don’t you dare move another step!"

"Violet?" Daisy said cautiously.

her. Her eyes were blazing, her chest heaving with

No—you don’t get to do that! I am so sick of your cryptic messages! So explain yourself right now! What do you mean I should stay away

might turn against

"Exactly, why?!" Violet demanded.

you, Violet. Everything will make sense

won’t tell me about my mother! Or my father! Not even about my powers!

rushed after her and grabbed her arm, yanking her around. "Don’t ignore me,

snapped, eyes flashing. "Because you are a threat to

Violet froze. "What?"

freely among them? Do you really believe you’ll end up with all four of them? One of them will be Alpha King one day and he’ll marry Elsie. It’s time to wake up from your delusions, princess. Your little harem fantasy won’t survive outside the walls

words to come from Lila. But most of all, it felt like reality

throne," she repeated slowly, her tone suspicious. "What does me

across her face, as if she had let something slip that she wasn’t supposed

tone. "You’re hiding something.

her expression and rephrased carefully, "You’re a threat

not what I heard." Violet

princess. I’m done for tonight.

"Stop right there!"

with an irritated

rightful princess of the Fae folk, I invoke the authority vested in me. I demand you tell me the truth right

still. Lila’s expression went pale. Everyone knew the laws. The Fae were bound by their words and their hierarchy. And with

was almost mocking as she said, "Next time you want to invoke a

the Fae Queen..." Lila’s eyes gleamed as

away, leaving the silence to settle behind

happened. No, she was in shock, frozen to

out, concern lacing

her cheeks

her phone

behind her. Everything was falling apart. And right now, she didn’t know who to