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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sit back and enjoy the party." Principal Jameson finished her opening speech, followed

to get boring," Violet commented

the kinky secrets in our

Roman," Griffin scolded

was back, and the good thing was that Irene was no longer mad at them. Although Violet had already suspected that after the

all four of them were seated, the only empty seat beside them obviously belonging to Asher. Although she trusted him, Violet couldn't help but wonder what

don't want to have fun," Alaric

"What?"

Instead, he bowed like a prince and stretched out his hand. "Would you have this

bashful laugh.

cheerleading dance," said Roman. And without caring for

like that!" Violet was dying from laughter. "Alright, alright," she said, "I'll

"Hell no," Griffin refused.

rhythm, big boy?" Violet purred, dragging her fingers slowly up his arm.

you're doing, Violet. But fine, game on," Griffin said, his eyes

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

dance floor, with Griffin following. There were already people dancing, but their arrival still drew attention. Not that any of

fast, infectious beat and a choreography that every student at Lunaris

much. In Alaric's and Griffin's case, she figured she'd be dragging two stiff alphas around the floor. But that was until Alaric started

the universe. Who in the

every step like he was born 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

but he had rhythm, just not the type meant for this light, graceful movement. But damn,

them like she was in her own private music video. The three of them

feel the many phone cameras on them but Violet couldn't even bother to care. She was breathless, grinning, her body electric in

there was the

a sharp beat, and all three of them struck their final poses just in time with Violet at the center, with Griffin and Alaric on either side,

thundered across the

with a grin, patting his chest playfully as she caught her

Griffin echoed, clearly offended. "That was

of Irene Hale. The woman simply lifted her

dimmed and the energy in the room shifted. The beat was

was time for the slow

still trying to catch her breath from all the movement when

taking her from

course it was. That fox must have intentionally waited for this moment when he could

argue and simply fell into the rhythm with him, letting herself be swayed side to side in time

were

called quietly, feeling the heat of his gaze on