Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 451: Life With The Alphas

Dinner went smoothly with no surprises, unless you count Roman being Roman and the usual round of playful banter.

Right now, Violet lay on her bed, all alone. She had thought having the space to herself would be nice, maybe even liberating. But strangely enough, she couldn’t sleep. After over thirty minutes of turning and tossing to no avail, Violet knew just what to do.

Grabbing her pillow, she quietly got up and padded to the door. She opened it slowly, peering out into the hallway. When no one was in sight, she slipped out and closed the door behind her with a soft click. Violet paused for a moment, listening for sounds. When the coast stayed clear, she tiptoed toward a certain room.

When Violet arrived, she turned the knob and it gave in. Thankfully. She eased the door open and stepped inside, closing it gently behind her.

"I knew you’d come."

Violet’s heart nearly leapt out of her chest.

She whirled around to find Asher standing there like a ghost in the dim light, holding a tray with a pitcher of water and a glass.

"I couldn’t sleep," Violet admitted immediately.

"Thought as much. Come here." Asher shifted the tray to one hand and reached out with the other.

Without hesitation, Violet placed her hand in his. He laced their fingers together, his touch warm, and led her to the bed. He set the tray down on the nightstand, then pulled back the covers and tucked her in before slipping in beside her.

They lay on their sides, facing each other, though a small space remained between them. So Violet scooted closer until their bodies pressed together and she could feel his warmth seeping into hers.

Asher didn’t sleep with a shirt on, which wasn’t surprising. Roman and Griffin practically lived in their birthday suits at night. Maybe it was a werewolf thing. Either way, Violet wasn’t complaining. She liked the feel of him like this: warm and close.

She reached out and cupped his face, her thumb brushing the edge of his jaw.

"How are you feeling, Asher?"

kissing her knuckles. "When I’m with you,

Violet. But the fact that

I nearly killed you," she whispered. "I wouldn’t have

knew the risk and still went ahead with it. I didn’t think about how that might affect you. For that, I’m

be sorry for. I never blamed you. And I promise you,

up on his arms and

fingers tangling in his hair as she kissed him back with the same ferocity, as if sealing the vow they

was passionate, but short-lived. Asher pulled back, then pressed a soft kiss

"Sleep."

wanted to, because the door flew open, banging against the

a finger at Asher accusingly. "I knew I’d find her here when her bed was empty. You broke

came to his room, not the other way around," Violet said

he’d been personally betrayed. "You chose him over us? Violet,

he actually lets me sleep. Unlike you." She folded her arms, then narrowed her eyes. "Also what exactly were you two doing in

There was silence.

check on you,"

check on you,"

raised

both looked down at the very

case you needed extras." Alaric didn’t even blink as he delivered

too quickly. "Neck

goddess give me strength," Violet groaned,

Roman together were a dangerous duo of mischief and zero shame. Putting them on the same side of a plan

spoke up, "There’s only space

That did it.