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.

hint of irritation flashing in her eyes. So she’d been left out of the planning.

Roy, the human president and he supports the proposal too. The man’s been itching for a way to give humans real footing in Lunaris Academy. What better way than giving them their own house? He’s so enthusiastic he’s already agreed to fund the building once the proposal is

She’d been calculating how to manage this situation and keep her job intact not

create enough buzz to drown out Elsie’s scandal. Students talk. Like I said earlier, they like Violet and would fall in line

a woman in power?

his family was about tradition. "And did Asher make any

considering he and Violet Purple had gotten

Alpha Leon to her side," Griffin said

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 everyone to hear, "I didn’t want to say it, but my father’s got the hots

you just said it," Griffin replied grimly,

what about the Storms?" Jameson inquired.

Violet. She wouldn’t allow

a vote, it’s

decision would fall to Alpha King

think he’ll judge in

to respect President Roy’s stance and cave

Lunaris. The Academy belongs to the wolves,

at each other, concern now diminishing their