Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 520: The Alpha King’s Welcome

"Can someone shut him up, please?" Aeron finally spoke, his voice a growl as he pressed harder on the accelerator, putting more distance between them and Christian’s trailing car.

And that was the crack Griffin had been waiting for. His unflappable father, the man who could face down enemies without blinking, finally snapped under the one force of chaos no wolf alive could handle: Roman Draven. Even Asher couldn’t stomach him for long, and that said everything.

Roman, of course, looked positively delighted at the outburst. "As you wish, Dad Deluxe."

Through the rear-view mirror, Aeron gave him a stare like he was trying to decide if Roman was a wolf or some new species of pestilence. Griffin hid the grin tugging at his lips, while Violet prayed they survived the car ride before Roman got them killed with his mouth.

Thankfully, Roman went quiet after that, and Aeron seized the chance to speak seriously.

"Now listen up," he said, voice sharp. "As far as anyone’s concerned, Alpha Henry died in the explosion set off by Patrick Vale. Are we clear?"

"Clear as day," Griffin answered without hesitation.

"Yes, Aeron," Violet answered.

"Yes, Dad," Roman added smugly.

Aeron cut him another look but let it slide.

After a beat, he asked again, slower this time. "Is there anything else I need to know?"

in unison was almost comical. It was almost like a silent firing squad warning him to keep his mouth shut. If Aeron had nearly wrecked the

at last,

Roman’s answer. For a man desperate to silence Roman, he sure looked like he

hand?" Griffin asked his

Elijah’s residence.

up instantly at the news. "Is my father there too?" he asked

said nothing else, then he added, "You have nothing to worry about. Your mother and I have everything in control. On the bright side, we won’t have

passing between them. This was a good thing. With everyone headed down to

to Violet, "When we arrive, make sure either Griffin or Roman is always with you. Don’t ever stay alone with Alpha Elijah no

truly was, yet he was already cautious. That alone made

unease first, his hand closing over hers. Roman followed suit, catching her other hand, the both of them giving her

get through me first to get to you," Griffin assured

for you, little mate." He even wiggled his brows in that

the ride feel lighter. They spent the time joking, throwing insults, and for a while, it was almost

estate came into view. The gates were

that restless pull again—the phantom weight of her wings itching to break

the bond between wolf and man. Unfortunately, it was too risky. She could feel her wolf,

the entrance, the engine still humming before Aeron cut it off. Doors opened one after the other with Aeron stepping out first, Griffin right behind, and then Roman, who didn’t wait a second before turning to the backseat. With his usual