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.

nervous but pressed on. "Ezra wants more

kids?" Violet repeated,

late wife. The boy’s been so lonely and giving him a sibling seems like the right thing to do. His name’s

moment, Violet

smile wavered, concern flashing in her eyes. She waved a hand in front of her daughter’s face. "Are

with disbelief. "Who are you and what have you done with

Nancy burst into laughter and gave Violet a playful shove. "Oh my God, stop! You’re ridiculous!" She laughed hard,

as the laughter faded, a quiet

fiddled with her hands, guilt clouding her expression. She finally spoke with a soft voice. "I was a terrible mother to you,

did your best," Violet

have done

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

dropped. "I still should have

with Nancy, her tone firm. "I don’t care if Ezra’s an Alpha or your mate. Have a baby because you

self-reflection lately, and I realized my life so far had no real meaning. The fact that a good man like Ezra is

simply. "It’s not too

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

Nancy," Violet answered back with a small

help herself. She pulled Violet into a tight hug, sniffling as her eyes

Please don’t cry." Violet patted her awkwardly.

wipe at her tears.

when the very

eyes. "It sort of

brow. "Violet Purple. Four cardinal alphas do not just ’sort of happen.’" She said

I was worried you were going to die a virgin." Nancy huffed, blowing out a breath of exasperation. "I didn’t know

Violet did not want to

think this is all my fault. I taught her everything I

"Please tell me you’re on the pill or something. Violet Purple, I cannot be a mother and a grandmother at the same time! What

are exaggerating! I haven’t even

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

Violet had

think it’s time for you to leave." She jumped up from her

Nancy got to her feet,

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

I can’t leave like this,Ezra will freak out if he

Violet pointed

relishing Violet’s misery, grinning all the way