Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 435: How To Trigger A Mate Bond

"The same way people change, that’s the same way words do. Which is why we must swear this promise today, and let the heavens bear witness," Asher declared, firmly.

Violet didn’t know what she had done to deserve this level of dedication from her men—and they weren’t even fully mated yet. Honestly, she didn’t need them swearing anything. But once Asher made up his mind, there was no turning back. And besides, the others had already agreed.

All four of the Cardinal Alphas stood facing each other. Asher was the first to lift his hand and a single claw erupted from his finger. Without hesitation, he used it to slice open his palm and blood began to drip from the wound.

Understanding the mission, Griffin followed after Asher, slicing his palm without hesitation. Alaric and Roman did the same, their blood dripping in crimson rivulets onto the floor.

With his bloodied hand raised, Asher turned to face Violet fully. His expression was intense and unwavering.

"In the name of the Moon Goddess, who bore witness to our ancestors and the first pack’s rise," Asher declared, his voice solemn and sure, "I, Asher Nightshade of the West pack, swear this oath."

One by one, the others followed suit:

"In the name of the Moon Goddess, who bore witness to our ancestors and the first pack’s rise. I, Griffin Hale of the East pack, swear this oath."

"In the name of the Moon Goddess, who bore witness to our ancestors and the first pack’s rise. I, Roman Draven of the South pack, swear this oath."

"In the name of the Moon Goddess, who bore witness to our ancestors and the first pack’s rise. I, Alaric Storm of the North pack, swear this oath."

Then, in unison, they recited after Asher:

"I swear I will never raise arms, plots, or ambition against Violet Purple for the throne. Whether crown or command, I choose her. If she rises, I rise with her. If she falls, I fall beside her. But I will never be the hand that brings her down. If I fail, let the goddess deal accordingly with me."

As soon as the words left their mouths, they stepped forward and pressed their bleeding palms together, stacking them one on top of another.

our blood bear

cracked through the house like the heavens answering back. The

Roman asked

me,"

But Roman wasn’t convinced.

be said, Violet gasped, her

Griffin said,

in time to see their spilled blood vanish. More like, it was absorbed into the ground as if the earth itself drank it. When they looked back at their hands, the wounds were gone, and their skin flawless and neat. There was not even a

stillness fell upon them, while

He had hoped their oath would mean something

Goddess just said yes," Roman

apart and returned to

Roman added, settling in with a mischievous grin, "she might also want to answer when she plans to bond us

Griffin, who rolled his

could be insufferable

Alaric said. "If we can figure out what triggered the mate bond between Griffin and Violet,

with her without risking

say that part out loud, but it wasn’t hard to guess what he was thinking. They were horny wolves, after

brow, but Alaric and Roman had already zeroed in on Griffin. Roman even went over to their

Roman said, "how did

know that,"

the mate bond hit you? What emotions were you feeling then? Maybe that’s