Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 323: Asher’s Surprise

Violet lay tangled in Griffin’s arms, their breaths soft and steady, his chest rising and falling against her back.

His muscular arm was slung protectively around her waist, anchoring her in place while his nose was buried in her hair, breathing in the subtle scent that was uniquely Violet.

His warmth enveloped her, his scent grounding her, and in that cocoon of comfort, they both drifted deeper into sleep.

The match with the parents would occur later that evening so both of them had enough time for themselves and weren’t bothered about being disturbed. Well, not for long.

The sharp ring of Griffin’s phone cut through the peaceful silence, jarring but not quite enough to stir them. It rang once and both of them ignored it, nesting closer instead, as if daring the world to try harder to pull them apart.

It rang again, this more persistent and shrill, but still, neither of them moved. Violet pressed her face deeper into his arm, and Griffin’s hold on her only tightened, a low, contented sigh escaping his throat.

But the third ring finally pierced through their cozy defenses. Violet was the first to stir. Her brow was furrowed as she let out a sleepy murmur. "Griffin," she mumbled, her voice still thick with sleep. "Pick up your call."

With a groan of pure annoyance, Griffin reached blindly for the phone without even cracking an eye open.

"Hello?" he mumbled, his voice hoarse.

"Bring Violet," came the familiar voice on the other end. It was short, and straight to the point and then the call ended.

Griffin slowly lowered the phone, blinking now as Violet shifted in his arms to look at him, her hair a soft, wild mess around her face.

"Who was that?" she asked, rubbing at her eyes.

pulled his arm from around her, sitting up. "He

Violet blinked, confused. "Why?"

but his phone buzzed again with a new message. He swiped it open, brows drawing together as he read. "Asher says he

sitting up straighter,

the word surprise from Asher might have set her nerves on edge, but now it stirred excitement in her chest. Whatever it

Violet hopped from the bed and hurried to grab her clothes from the balcony where they’d been drying. She pulled them on with lightning speed, her

a grin, already dressed as well. He knew they were about to walk out of his room where anyone could see and had zero

Violet cared. After all, Alpha Irene had practically given them her blessing at

thought with a wry smile, she had Elsie to thank for that. If not for her, she and

and Griffin descended the stairs. But the moment they reached the common area of East House, a small cluster of students lounging

walking hand-in-hand with their Alpha. But instead, what met her was their mild, almost casual surprise? Some of the pack members even gave knowing smirks or approving nods, as

blinked, her mouth parting in disbelief. She turned to Griffin, silently asking for an explanation, but the big boy only grinned and tugged her

herself to be led forward, stumbling slightly as her mind scrambled to catch

shifted. Students from other houses were out and

fingers at them in disbelief

With Griffin Hale? No

even know about

but Griffin didn’t flinch. His grip on Violet’s hand tightened with determination

eyes swept the area, searching but there

"Can you ask Asher where exactly we’re

Griffin replied calmly, pulling out his phone to tap

response came through.