Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 349: Sugar For The Others

Griffin said, "I get that we’re all in this for Violet, but creating a fifth house for rogues? That’s like shooting ourselves in the foot, and creating future problems for Violet once she takes over." He addressed Violet and the girls, " Humans aren’t rogues. That was our mistake in the first place, and I apologize for treating you that way. But trust me, Violet, rogue wolves are dangerous. I can’t support this if that’s what we’re building."

"Griffin’s right," Alaric added. "Our parents would never agree to it. Not to mention the Alpha King. It could be a failed project before it even starts."

"Of course I thought about that," Asher replied with a bit of annoyance. "You didn’t think I’d expose our girlfriend to that kind of danger, did you? That’s why we’re getting rid of the entire concept of a Rogue Pack."

He smiled. "Instead, we establish a smart compromise: The Sanctuary Accord. The fifth house will be created not as a rogue faction, but as a neutral refuge, a sanctuary. The shack will be renamed ’The Sanctuary Quarters’. It will serve as a safe haven for human students who feel unsafe or unwelcome in the four houses and it will fall under Violet’s leadership. So tell me, is that not enough to satisfy everyone?"

The room fell silent as everyone thought it over. Violet and her girls especially took time to reason it through.

"I don’t think it’s a bad idea," Daisy shrugged. "I mean, shifting the name from Rogue Pack to Sanctuary Quarters is a brilliant PR move. It removes the stigma and dangerous connotations of the word ’rogue,’ and we’d seem less like outcasts to the wolves."

Ivy added proudly, "If this transition elevates Violet from an accidental rebel to a peacemaker, then she’ll be politically powerful. And guess who’s going to be at her side as second-in-command? Moi!" she grinned excitedly.

Although Daisy rolled her eyes at Ivy calling dibs on a role that hadn’t been created yet, all three of them turned toward Lila, waiting for her input.

"Just speak up already, Lila. Don’t keep us hanging," Ivy nudged.

Lila was reluctant but eventually said, "As long as this avoids the dangerous optics of a full-blown uprising and keeps Violet from danger, I’m fine with it. And..."She looked in the cardinal Alpha’s direction, "it’s nice to see you all cleaning up your mess for once."

Roman narrowed his eyes. "Why do I feel like you have a personal problem with us?"

Before Lila could respond, Violet immediately stepped in. "No one’s having any problems with anyone here." Then she turned to Asher. "Just humans, huh?"

humans feel neglected?" Asher replied. "Now they’ll have a house exclusive to them. Wolves can’t function without hierarchy, it’s how we’re built. And the same rules would apply to humans who choose to stay under our houses. If you’re with the wolves, you follow wolf

the rogues?" Violet

more lone wolves in Lunaris Academy. Any werewolf who goes rogue again will be expelled. Period. It’s time we take back control of our

cardinal alphas’

"You do know

"I know," Asher replied.

coming

be lots

baby,"

"I’ll expect the shack house to be rebuilt, just like your houses, and those are not coming out of my purse. Not that I have any money in hand." She laughed hard. "I’m broke... unless

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if you want. But since you’re so big

being replaced, and I want you five feet

was left speechless while Asher glared. "Aren’t you

looked him straight in the eye and said instead, "Now that you’re done scheming, I want to talk to ’my Violet’." He

to get enough sleep cause tonight will be massive." He leaned in, intending to peck her on the cheek, but

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with faux sweetness. "You already got your kiss. That should be enough. Save some sugar

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glared again, but finally