Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 464: Please Me

And just like that, the mood was killed.

No one spoke. Not when the moment demanded silence.

Asher’s words had come from a place that was too raw to ignore and too honest to brush off. And once again, Violet felt her heart bleed for him. To imagine the horrors he’d endured at the hands of Henry made her veins pulse with so much fury. One day, Henry would get exactly what he deserved.

Violet had half a mind to stand and hug Asher, to show him something real, and that she was with him.. But before she could so much as move, Roman spoke.

"Oh, you think I have it easy?"

"I don’t think that’s what—" Violet tried to cut in, but Roman wasn’t done.

"If that’s the case, why don’t you try growing up with parents who care more about themselves than their own damn son? Do you know what it feels like to be the screw-up of the Cardinal Alphas?"

"I didn’t say you’re useless," Asher shot back.

Roman snorted bitterly. "You’re the perfect strategist with powers that could mess up the mind of anyone who crosses you. Alaric’s a lightning-wielding genius who probably invent stuff even while asleep. While Griffin is hella strong and mated to Violet."

to be mated to Violet, sure. But let’s not act like that’s solved everything. Not everyone is into the whole strong, macho guy," He didn’t have to say

wear gloves so I don’t kill anyone by accident. My parents love me for what I can give them, not who I am. So yeah, you can go... oh—" he added immediately, remembering. "And yes, my mother also hates Violet’s ass

of animals—but we can all pretty much do that with our wolves. Not to mention, I couldn’t even help when Violet was kidnapped. So yeah, it’s

squeeze. "Asher doesn’t mean it as an insult. And like you just heard, no one has it perfect. And who says you’re useless? You are not at all. You have your strengths and your weaknesses, and I like you just the way you are. Matebond or not, you’re mine, Roman

there was silence as Violet’s words

cleared his throat. "Alright. Group therapy over. It’s my damn turn." he

and it twirled,

have

lopsided smile and went straight

"Truth."

be able to mindlink with

all three of the alphas turning toward Griffin with matching looks of curiosity. Even Violet couldn’t help it

feeling of completion, almost like the Matebond, but different. I’ve always belonged to my people, but now it’s like I’m finally part of the inner circle. Like I completed the rite to truly be one of them. I don’t just hear them, I feel them, their needs, their fears, their care when they let me in.

my wolf from the beast. It’s a nice surprise that he’s not as aggressive as my alter ego. Maybe it’s years of suppressed communication, but

were impressed,