Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 356: The Rhythm of Her Men

Asher and Nancy headed to the outside of the building where they found a bench and sat down. There was an awkward silence between them. Nancy had no idea what the boy wanted to talk about, and to be honest, her heart was already racing in anticipation of bad news.

Asher Nightshade opened his mouth to speak, but the words got stuck on his lips, so his mouth simply moved with no sound coming out.

"Is something bad going to happen to Ezra?" Nancy asked, sensing that must be the issue.

"What?" Asher was stunned, then his gaze lowered to her hands on her lap and noticed the way she nervously fidgeted with them. Of course, Nancy wasn't stupid; she knew Henry had a hand in calling Ezra away.

"No. Nothing bad will happen to Ezra."

"Asher?" Nancy dared him not to lie to her.

He told her, "Henry might be an animal, but he's not stupid. Ezra is one of the best alphas he has around. My father's pride is hurt and the best way he knows how to deal with that is by oppressing others. He'll probably punish him, but that would be all. He won't go too far, especially with the other Alphas closely invested in this matter recently. Ezra is a tough guy. He can take whatever Henry has in store for him."

"That's nice to know." Nancy breathed, a bit of worry still in her voice.

"Don't worry, Henry won't murder your mate. Trust me."

"Thank you." Nancy smiled at the kid.

Asher was honestly stunned by that affectionate look, and it gave him the courage to say, "Actually, the real reason I wanted to see you was to apologize about yesterday's incident."

"Oh." Was all Nancy could say. Asher Nightshade didn't strike her as someone who rendered apologies.

"I understand you're trying to protect your daughter and I respect that. My mother was usually the one who did that for me, but she's gone. So yes, Violet was lucky to have someone who could at least stand up for her."

Nancy didn't know why, but her heart tugged at that statement. No kid deserved the kind of monster he had for a father.

"And that's why I'm also here to promise you…" Asher stood and then dropped to his knees before Nancy, startling her.

"What are you doing?" Nancy was bewildered.

But Asher ignored her, saying with determination, "I'll protect your daughter, Violet. I swear it. No harm will come to her, not as long as I live. So you have nothing to worry about. Your daughter is safe with me." He rephrased, "With us."

Nancy looked at him blankly before a smile crossed her lips "And I believe you." She let out a relieved sigh. "I've always worried about Violet, but it seems I don't have to do so anymore. She has such amazing boyfriends, especially one who would put his life on the line for her." Her smile turned sad as she added, "It's such a disappointment your father doesn't see just how special you are. But I believe Violet does, and I pray you both stay together for as long as forever. Yes, you have my blessing, Asher Nightshade."

Asher beamed. "Thank you, Nancy."

"I take it that is all, as I return back to the party. After all, this is the last time I might be seeing my daughter until the semester ends."

Nancy was already on her feet when Asher told her, "I think there's something else you need to know…. "

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party." Principal Jameson finished

get boring," Violet

to expose the kinky secrets in our wardrobe." It was both a joke

yourself, Roman," Griffin scolded

Griffin was back, and the good thing was that Irene was no longer mad at them. Although Violet had already suspected that after the woman helped them yesterday, it was nice

them were seated, the only empty seat beside them obviously belonging to Asher.

bored because you don't want to have fun," Alaric said, suddenly standing in

"What?"

stretched out his

laugh. "No way. I'm

cheerleading dance," said Roman. And without caring for his reputation, he

was dying from laughter. "Alright, alright," she said, "I'll do the dancing, but only if Griffin comes

"Hell no," Griffin refused.

purred, dragging her fingers slowly up his arm. "It's just a

But fine, game on," Griffin said, his eyes shining

Roman punched the air in celebration, already whipping out his phone to record the

with Griffin following. There were already people dancing, but their

that every student at Lunaris seemed to know. Violet, not one to be left out, began

she figured she'd be dragging two stiff alphas around

the universe. Who in the world was this? Violet

on stage. His footwork was clean, and nice. If she wasn't careful, she'd think he had actually practiced in secret a hundred times

for this light, graceful movement. But damn, he danced like a Greek god who could break the floor

both of them like she was in her own private music video. The three of them moved in sync, their steps matching beat for beat, turning,

cheering. Someone even howled. She could feel the many phone cameras on them but Violet couldn't even bother to care. She was

the final count.

struck their final poses just in time with Violet at the center, with Griffin and Alaric on either side, their heads turned toward

applause thundered across the

Violet told Griffin with a grin, patting his chest playfully as she caught

clearly offended. "That was

sight of Irene Hale. The woman simply lifted her glass to her in a silent toast

room shifted. The beat was dropped, replaced by

time for the

to catch her breath from all the movement when a familiar hand wrapped

in and taking her from the others. "She's mine now."

was. That fox must have intentionally waited for this moment when he could dance with her

rhythm with him, letting herself be swayed side to side in

moved as if they were the

heat of his gaze on her