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.

of irritation flashing in her eyes. So

Roy, the human president and he supports the proposal too. The man’s been itching for a way to give humans real footing in

situation and keep her job intact not realizing the boys had already

create enough buzz to drown out Elsie’s scandal. Students talk. Like I said earlier, they

little shrug, "Besides, a woman

how stuck-up his family was about tradition. "And did Asher make any plans regarding Alpha Henry?" she added with a smug tilt of

body. Especially considering he and Violet Purple

will convince Alpha Leon to her side," Griffin

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 for your

you just said it," Griffin replied grimly, lips

what about the Storms?" Jameson inquired. "Any

Violet. She wouldn’t allow

a vote, it’s a draw," Jameson said,

fall

think he’ll

President Roy’s stance and

scoffed. "I know Elijah. He wouldn’t want humans gaining more ground in Lunaris. The Academy belongs

Alphas looked at each other, concern now diminishing their earlier