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.

breath. "It’s Asher." He reluctantly pulled his arm from around her, sitting up. "He wants me

Violet blinked, confused. "Why?"

swiped it open, brows drawing together as he read. "Asher says he has a surprise for

Violet echoed, sitting up

nerves on edge, but now it stirred excitement in

burst of energy, 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 heart

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

all, Alpha Irene had practically given them her blessing at the luncheon

If not for her, she and

stairs. But the moment they reached the common area of East House, a small cluster of students lounging nearby turned their

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 if they had

her mouth parting in disbelief. She turned to Griffin, silently asking for an explanation, but

forward, stumbling slightly as her mind scrambled to catch up. Unfortunately, good things

into the broader academy grounds, the atmosphere shifted. Students from other houses were out and about, and their own

pointed fingers at them

Violet? With Griffin Hale? No

even

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

the area,

turned to Griffin, frowning. "Can you ask Asher where exactly we’re supposed to

calmly, pulling out his phone to tap out a

moments, Asher’s response