Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 496: Always War

No one in their right mind would ever pray to be in Griffin’s shoes. He stood stiffly outside the chamber door with his arms crossed and his jaw clenched so tight it might crack while Violet’s moans reverberated through the corridor.

"Oh goddess... Oh yes...!"

Just his luck as the moaning hit its breathy crescendo, a group of Novas—young trainees in pale robes—rounded the corner with scrolls in hand and curiosity in their eyes.

Perfect.

"It’s uh... an intense prayer session going on in there," Griffin said dryly, catching the mix of curiosity and awkwardness on their faces.

Then, as if the moon goddess herself had a twisted sense of humor, Violet mewled again.

"Roman... mmh... yes... fuck—!"

Griffin saw the realization dawn on the Novas like a bolt of lightning. Faces flushed, they exchanged wide-eyed looks and scurried off, whispering furiously among themselves.

Griffin dragged a hand over his face and muttered under his breath, "Blessed be the holy fuckery of my life."

At this rate, their cover was going to be blown soon.

And yes, they were hiding in a temple dedicated to Selene, goddess of the moon, tucked deep in the outskirts of Aster City, the last place anyone would think to look.

Not in a place filled with incense, meditating priestesses, and chants for purity.

Which, clearly, they were ruining loudly.

Although that seemed contradictory since werewolves were, after all, deeply carnal creatures. But even so, the Moon Mother, head priestess of the temple, could not turn them away. Not when mates were involved.

had forged the bond that tied them. It was sacred.

was a temple. A pleasure house was a

from that, Griffin’s influence had done the rest. The East pack was home to the most devout temples, and the moment the Moon Mother laid

his thoughts, Mother

his forehead

was the title bestowed upon the high priestess of each individual temple. The supreme leader of all Selene’s priestesses, however, was known as the High Mother. Though the seers and healers served distinct functions within the temple hierarchy, they were all sacred servants of Selene—each equally honored within their own

sealed door, behind

just like

you’re so deep.

stretched by

"Yes.. Oh goddess..."

whole temple know who’s

while standing in front of the priestess herself, Griffin wished the ground would split open and swallow him whole.

face turned a furious shade of red, like he was about to combust. Mother Thessara, however, didn’t so much

drifted to the mating rune etched into his neck. "The fever rages strong with

probably her calm

managed a tight-lipped nod,grateful for her

turning gracefully.

and obscene declarations

grace beside him, her red robes

she said with a voice as calm as

sagged with relief. "Thank you, Holy

gave the smallest

up into a wide courtyard, and the morning greeted them with its shining rays. The temple’s garden stretched out before them, wild and reverent in its beauty. The air smelled of morning dew and crushed sage, rich and clean while birds chirped softly from the branches of trees close