Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 431: Calm A Storm

This was a really awkward situation.

Griffin was still in his beast mode, which meant he had nearly taken up all the space in the backseat. Violet had no choice but to sit on Roman’s lap. Wasn’t this amazing?

It wasn’t surprising that Violet felt something poke her from behind. She glanced over her shoulder.

"It has a mind of its own," Roman said sheepishly.

Violet shook her head in utter disbelief and then turned back around with a chuckle. However, her eyes connected with Asher’s through the rearview mirror, and the laughter died off immediately. Asher looked away, and that felt like a stab to her chest.

Asher was the one driving and had not spoken a word to them. Violet didn’t know how to start a conversation with him. He was mad at her, there was no doubt about that.

Recognizing the tension between them, Roman seized the opportunity to speak up. "Yo, how did you find us?"

Asher adjusted in his seat, relaxing as he explained, "I knew you guys were going to come find me, so I was alert. When I heard the commotion outside, I scaled the walls through the balcony, and the rest is history."

Although Violet had stayed with werewolves for a while now, it still amazed her each time they performed extraordinary feats like that. He climbed down six floors, unharmed. Yeah, totally impressive.

Violet couldn’t wait to be impressive too.

"So you left us with your evil father?" Roman asked, disbelief evident in his voice.

As if in agreement, the beast let out a low snarl at the mention of "evil father."

his head in disbelief, as if

we going?" Violet finally

but he said, "We are going to

would you prefer I send you and Griffin back to campus while I search for

scowled. "Really, Asher? Do you think that little of

stating facts,"

your ’fact’ suggests I would pass up the

he said, his tone indifferent, only to mumble under his breath, "After all, you

retorted, "I did worry about

dick-deep inside of

moment of it. And forgive me for knowing you didn’t die because Nancy kept me updated on your condition. I also apologize for not calling your father to say, ’Hello, psycho father of the year, please extend my greetings to your unconscious son; I’ll visit soon.’ Or perhaps I should apologize for not having the ability

said, shrinking further into the seat. He wanted no part in the

argument, but after a beat, he spoke up. "You already have a mate. Why even bother

not complete. Not without you. All of you," Violet

when Asher’s gaze connected with hers, he saw the raw emotion in her eyes and found himself unable to look away. There was a depth to her words that resonated with him, stirring

shouted in panic, jolting Asher back to

the car just in time to avoid an oncoming truck, the tires

and concentrate on staying alive?" Roman yelled, his voice tinged

The Beast roared back, its voice a deep

Roman exclaimed, suddenly feeling a camaraderie with the Beast, as if they