Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 372: The Goddess’ Luck

Jameson went on, "Violet technically has no authority, no support, she’s no legacy, and her mother is a—" The woman caught herself at the last second, realizing exactly what she was about to say.

Except it was too late.

She felt the subtle shift in the air as the Alphas tensed, their expressions tightening at once.

In that instant, Jameson understood she was alone, and as good as dead meat if these boys decided to make a move. They’d kill her before she could even scream.

"You mean to say..." Roman’s voice had lost all its usual playfulness, replaced with a cold and unsettling aura, "Her mother’s the wife of an Alpha, right?"

That was not what Jameson meant, but one look into Roman’s eyes which was no longer mischievous but dead, viper-green and dangerous, she realized he was giving her a chance. A single lifeline, which was to say the right thing, or suffer the consequences.

Jameson chose the right one.

"Yes, you’re right. Her mother’s a new Luna. A human Luna, at that. Violet doesn’t have the footing to lead a fifth house. That would be like ripping Lunaris’ roots straight out of the ground. And—" she rushed on, "—giving Violet that kind of power could undermine your authority. Your parents might begin to question your ability to rule if you can’t suppress a small threat like her." Jameson finished with a nervous, thin and brittle laugh.

"Violet is not a threat to us. And what parents are we talking about here?" Griffin folded his arms across his chest, his muscles bulging at the gesture. "My mother is in support of this."

"Oh." Jameson blinked, caught off guard. "Is that so?"

"She’s backing the creation of the Sanctuary Accords and plans to push the proposal once you submit it to the Alpha King," he informed her.

already given it a name." Jameson muttered under her breath, a hint of irritation flashing in her eyes. So

humans real footing in Lunaris Academy. What better

keep her job intact not realizing the boys had already moved two steps ahead of her.

a fifth house will create enough buzz to drown out Elsie’s scandal. Students talk. Like I said earlier, they like

"Besides, a woman in power? Isn’t that progress? Supporting female

just how stuck-up his family was about tradition. "And did Asher make any plans regarding Alpha Henry?"

considering he and Violet Purple had gotten off on the wrong foot, and

will convince Alpha Leon to

to try. The man would be too busy staring at her chest to say no to anything." He leaned closer to Griffin and whispered loudly enough for

it," Griffin replied grimly, lips pressed into

Storms?" Jameson inquired. "Any chance of convincing

his head. "My mother doesn’t like Violet. She wouldn’t allow anything that pushes us

to a vote, it’s a draw," Jameson said, rubbing her chin

decision would fall to Alpha King Elijah," Griffin

think he’ll

to respect President Roy’s stance and

ground in Lunaris. The Academy belongs to the wolves, not even President

looked at each other, concern now