Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 329: The Third One

Everyone was in high spirits. It was just one hour until the highly anticipated match between the cardinal alphas and their parents. At this point, nearly all the girls were busy dressing up and doing their makeup for the event.

But for Nancy and Violet, this was a rare window of opportunity to talk. Waiting until after the match wasn’t an option since there was no guarantee they’d get a moment alone, especially with the students sure to be in full party mode afterward.

Violet took her mother to her room, which had finally been repaired—thanks to Lila—while the girls stayed behind to entertain Alpha Ezra.

She’d told herself she was ready for this moment. But when Violet and Nancy sat down, the room fell into an awkward silence.

"I’m sorry—"

"I’m sorry—"

They both spoke at once.

"I’ll go first," Nancy said quickly.

"No, let me." Violet shook her head. "I need to apologize first, Nancy. I’m sorry about last time. For being angry at you and—"

"You had every right to be angry, Violet," Nancy cut in gently. "I should have called you beforehand, but well, Ezra and I got a little carried away with the mating fever..." She trailed off, her cheeks turning pink.

Violet had to blink hard, almost in disbelief. Was Nancy blushing? Nancy, of all people? She must have stepped into an alternate universe.

Her curiosity got the better of her. Violet tilted her head and said pointedly, "Mating fever, huh?"

"Yes, Mating fever," Nancy answered, this time with a smug little smile.

Violet leaned in, waggling her brows. "You know, they taught us about mating fever this semester. What’s it really like? A mad urge to couple, or what?"

"More than that," Nancy said, leaning in too, answering her curiosity without a hint of shame. "Honestly, they should’ve called it ’fucking frenzy.’ Can you believe Ezra and I went at it for two days straight with no food, and barely any sleep, just breaks in between." Nancy licked her lips like she was savoring the memory. "I swear, there’s no position that man didn’t have me in. Best feeling ever," she sighed, blissfully.

Ah, yes, Violet thought. That’s the Nancy I know

. She had only asked for a "little" detail, but Nancy, true to form, had handed her a full-blown, graphic explanation that Violet knew was going to haunt her imagination forever. Thanks so much, Nancy.

Maybe feeling mischievous, Violet told her with a wicked smile. "I also remember the teacher saying that for mated pairs, fertilization always happens during mating fever."

She watched Nancy’s face closely. If there was one thing Nancy had always dreaded, it was pregnancy. Nancy had said many times that Violet was the only "pest" she’d ever willingly put up with. She couldn’t imagine having more little life-suckers drain the youth out of her. Motherhood? That was not her vibe.

But then Nancy surprised her when she said, "I don’t mind."

"What?!" Violet nearly shouted, her jaw practically hitting the floor.

little nervous but

Violet repeated,

son from his late wife. The boy’s been so lonely and giving him a sibling seems like the right thing to do. His name’s Axel and he’s a nice kid. Trust me when

a moment, Violet

She waved a hand in front of her daughter’s face. "Are

voice low with disbelief. "Who are you and

God, stop! You’re ridiculous!" She laughed hard,

the laughter faded, a quiet seriousness settled over them like a

clouding her expression. She finally spoke with a

best," Violet replied

could have done

in when no one else would. You gave me a roof, food, everything I needed

"I still should have done

That is if you want to have one." She locked eyes with Nancy, her tone firm. "I don’t care if Ezra’s an Alpha or your mate. Have a baby because you want to and not because

want to have this kid, Violet," Nancy said with conviction. "I’ve been doing a lot of self-reflection lately, and I realized my life so far had no real meaning. The fact that a good man like Ezra is giving me a second chance, despite the kind of life I’ve lived, that has to count for something, right? I want to know what motherhood really feels like.

simply. "It’s not too late for me to be

huge smile tugged at the corners of Nancy’s lips. "Thank you,

Violet answered

couldn’t help herself. She pulled Violet into a tight hug, sniffling as her eyes watered. "I’m so sorry for all the

told you already, it’s alright. Please don’t cry." Violet patted her awkwardly. "If both of us start, there’ll be no one

laugh, pulling away to wipe at her tears. "Right. No crying.

herself when the very next words out of her

rolled her eyes.

not just ’sort

think I was worried you were going to die a virgin." Nancy huffed, blowing out a breath of exasperation. "I didn’t know you were—wait a second. Have you guys fucked? Oh my God," she gasped dramatically, eyes wide. "Violet Purple, you had an

Violet did not want to have

chest. "Dear Lord. To think this is all my fault. I taught her

eyes went wide again. "Please tell me you’re on the pill or something. Violet Purple, I cannot be a mother and a grandmother at the

exaggerating! I haven’t

leaned in with a dark grin. "Are they too big for you? Can’t get it in? Don’t worry, it can be a lot at first. But you’ll get used to it. There’s always lube. Or—wait, should we find a witch to magically reduce the size? Ezra told me those things are possible." Nancy looked genuinely excited as she started listing

was it. Violet had hit her

you to leave." She jumped up from her bed. She was done.

to her feet, smirking. "We’ll finish

Violet thought darkly. There was no way she was letting this

her face and sighed. "But I can’t leave like this,Ezra will freak

pointed stiffly, gritting

Nancy sing-songed, clearly relishing Violet’s misery, grinning