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 wants me to bring you back to

Violet blinked, confused. "Why?"

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

Violet echoed, sitting up straighter,

set her nerves on edge,

She pulled them on with

grin, already dressed as well. He knew they were about to walk out of

could fly. Not that Violet cared. After all, Alpha Irene had practically given them

to thank for that. If not

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

the usual stares of outrage. After all, she was a rogue walking hand-in-hand with their Alpha. But instead, what met her was their

for an explanation, but the big boy

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

stepped into the broader academy grounds, the atmosphere shifted. Students from other houses

them even pointed fingers at them in disbelief while low

Violet? With

Elsie even

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

the school grounds, Violet’s eyes swept the

to Griffin, frowning. "Can you ask Asher where exactly

calmly, pulling out his phone to tap

Asher’s response came through.