Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 315: Henry Wants Violet Punished

It had barely been a few minutes since Alpha Henry arrived at Lunaris Academy, and Asher was already at the end of his rope.

"Why are students running around like wild animal? This is an academy, not a playground," Alpha Henry muttered as he strode beside his son.

"Because it’s Parents’ Week, and they’re happy to spend time with their families," Asher replied flatly.

"And? Can’t they do it with some order?" Henry scoffed. "This school’s gone downhill since our day. Maybe I should write to the Alpha King and suggest replacing that human principal. It’s about time someone from our own ranks took charge. Someone who actually understands how to lead."

Goddess help me, Asher groaned inwardly. The man hadn’t even been here a full minute, and he was already plotting how to drain the joy out of the students. If not, take over the whole academy.

Asher was still mulling over how to survive the rest of the day with his father when Principal Jameson appeared, smiling brightly as she approached.

"Alpha Henry," she greeted with the kind of warmth meant to charm, clearly ready to extend a handshake.

But Henry didn’t so much as glance at her. He walked right past without a bit of acknowledgement.

It was no secret that Principal Jameson’s power only stretched as far as the walls of her little school. Everyone knew she bent over backward to please the visiting parents, desperate to curry favor wherever she could. So, even with the blatant snub, she pasted on a tight smile and hurried after him like a determined sycophant.

"Alpha Henry, I must say, it’s a pleasure to have you with us today," she tried again, voice bright with forced cheer.

All she got was a disinterested, "Hmm," as Henry kept striding forward like it was the wind speaking behind him.

his attention. "If you don’t mind, Alpha Henry, perhaps we could continue this conversation in my office?" she offered

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he have plans. Asher already knew exactly what was coming. His father intended to meet with the West House members, under the charming pretense of "addressing" them. But Asher wasn’t fooled. This was all about

never changed

he had no time for the principal, Alpha Henry sure knew how to pause when

long strides came to an halt when he caught sight of Elsie approaching. Flanked by her mother, Caroline, and her perfectly coordinated elite squad, Elsie moved like royalty on a parade. Their matching outfits turned heads as

Alpha Henry’s lips. Of course, he loved attention and the little display suited his

reach him, a voice rang

"Incoming! Look out!"

— much less strike him — because really, who

He turned lazily, only to

Pop!

and dripped

rolled through the hallway was almost musical. Elsie stopped so hard her heels nearly skidded. Caroline’s mouth hung wide open, and the elite girls gawked like dolls knocked off balance. Even Asher stood like a

expression was just blank, right before crumbling into a mix of disbelief

he could so much as snarl, a flash of purple hair zipped

I’m so, so sorry!" Violet practically sang, eyes wide

for permission, she frantically dabbed at his drenched shirt with her handkerchief, which only smeared the sticky mess around and made it

snapping loose as he reached toward her

her, someone else stopped him. And it was no one other than his son

stilled