Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 326: Not Under His Control

Silence hung in the room for what felt like forever, until Elsie whispered, "That’s impossible."

But Asher, lifting a daring brow, replied, "You mean to say congratulations are in order?"

Elsie opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out. She glanced at Alpha Henry, silently begging him to step in, but his brows were deeply furrowed, and he said nothing.

Desperate, she turned to her mother, hoping she would have a defense in this critical moment, but Caroline was silent too, her expression tense and thoughtful.

Finally, Elsie looked at Asher. That infuriating, taunting expression was plastered all over his face, the same smug look that said loud and clear that he had just won.

And that was when Elsie snapped.

"This is all a lie! He’s lying!" She pointed at Asher, then at Alpha Ezra. "And he’s lying too. I bet the two of them planned this together!"

"Elsie!" Caroline hissed, trying to rein her in, especially seeing the way Ezra’s expression had darkened. But Elsie was too far gone.

She went on, loud and unhinged now, her words aimed straight at Henry, knowing he was the only one whose judgment mattered.

"Can’t you see? He’s even lying for her! I told you that bitch Violet had her claws deep into your son! Just like her whore of a mother, Violet Purple has—"

Elsie didn’t get to finish because everything happened in a blur. One moment she was spewing her venom, and the next, Alpha Ezra moved like lightning, slamming her up against the nearest wall. The impact cracked the wall, and Elsie gasped in pain. Ezra’s hand was around her neck, squeezing tight as he snarled, "Did you just call my mate a whore?"

"Elsie!" Caroline screamed in terror. She spun to Henry. "Do something!"

said sharply,

demanded justice for his mate’s honor. Ezra’s grip around Elsie’s neck only tightened, and she gasped, eyes wide with pain, realizing just how deep in

cried out again, panic rising as Elsie

an Alpha command. "Let go

power in his voice rolled over Ezra like a crushing wave, suppressing his wolf and forcing it into submission. Ezra’s eyes cleared as he returned to himself and he released Elsie. She crumpled to the floor

backward, crawling frantically to a corner where she huddled, hacking and choking like someone

Now,"

on Henry’s face.

I understand you

final, leaving

With no other choice, she reached for her daughter and helped her up, quickly

settling on his son. Of course, Henry wasn’t stupid. This had been perfectly timed, and

on here?" he

here. Nonetheless, since we are here, I’ll say my piece. Nancy is my mate, and while

but the warning landed squarely where it was

his expression like thunder, and for a moment it looked like he might explode. But he held it in, his voice taut as he turned to Ezra. "I need to

one last long, concerned

Ezra’s concern was justified, because the moment the door shut behind him, Asher Nightshade

Henry roared, his anger unleashed

snapped to the side from the force of the punch. But he took it all in stride, laughing, "Okay,

further. He lunged to punch again, but Asher dodged easily,

just as it was about to land, Asher locked eyes with his