Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 318: The Draven Family

"Tell me about your adventures so far," Alpha Leon asked his son Roman as they walked.

And, as was common with nearly every cardinal alpha today, Roman was already at his wits’ end with his father. His mother had practically abandoned them the moment they arrived, no doubt off somewhere flirting with boys young enough to be his age aka his classmates. Roman made a mental note to send a message to his beta, Abel, to keep an eye on his mother while he wrangled his father.

Nearly all the cardinal alphas came from dysfunctional families, and Roman was no exception, his challenge being managing parents in an open marriage. Sure, they wore the mask of a perfect couple in public, but everyone knew Leon and Alexa kept lovers on the side.

The apple didn’t fall far from the tree, and honestly, it was no wonder Roman had inherited his infamous playboy reputation. It was the only example he’d known growing up and the values that had been handed down to him, whether he wanted them or not.

Unfortunately, you don’t get to choose your parents.

So, Roman kept walking, clearly intent on ignoring his father’s question. Roman’s only goal now was to track down Alpha Henry and hand Leon over to him. The man always straightened up around Henry, no surprise considering Asher’s father was all business.

Honestly, it was still a mystery how those two got along. Almost as much of a mystery as his own friendship with Asher, given they were polar opposites. Asher was dark, brooding, and bitter, and he was light, charm, and mischief. Perfect combination for Violet to choose from whenever she wanted. Chocolate and vanilla. Tasty.

"Have you fucked Elsie yet?"

even an ounce of shame at tossing out something that could easily set off a war between the four packs. Maybe once, the idea of Elsie would’ve stirred something in Roman, but

storm. Unfortunately, Roman wasn’t about

"No," he answered flatly.

Alpha Leon said with a smirk. "You wouldn’t want to upset the order. But if I were in your shoes, son, I’d have made Elsie my bitch and

didn’t touch his eyes. Inwardly, his thoughts

long had he ignored it? How long had he pretended his family wasn’t a mess of rot under all that glossy charm? Maybe he had always known. Maybe he had just been

grin tugging at the corner of his mouth. "So, if you’re not fucking Elsie, who

out a long sigh. Typical. His father wasn’t the type to mind if his son

hoping that would end it as he

stopped in his tracks, causing Roman to halt and glance back. "Why?

over him from head to toe, then settled pointedly at his lower half. With a furrow of concern, he asked, "Did something happen down there? Is it a viral infection? Is it so bad you can’t even get

his brain

of that nature, father. Let’s just say my brother-in-law down there is taking

to Leon that he’d gone celibate for Violet. Some things, after

But of course, the chief of man-whoring himself, Leon, wasn’t about to believe his own