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?"

his mouth shut. If Aeron had

said at last,

For a man desperate to silence Roman, he sure looked like he had

at hand?"

Elijah’s residence. Apparently, everyone is waiting to hear you guys part

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

For a moment he said nothing else, then he added, "You have nothing to worry about. Your mother and I have everything in control. On

good thing. With everyone

make sure either Griffin or Roman is always with you. Don’t ever stay alone with Alpha

warning hit Violet harder than she expected. Aeron didn’t even know who she truly was, yet he was already cautious.

closing over hers. Roman followed suit, catching her other

get through me first to

little mate." He even wiggled his brows in that

the tension and made the rest of the ride feel lighter.

the Alpha King’s estate came into view. The gates were already open, as if they

She flexed her shoulders, feeling that restless pull again—the phantom weight of her wings itching to break free. The urge to fly pressed against her bones and she pushed it down with an exhale. Now

young shifters to shift often in order to strengthen the bond between wolf and man. Unfortunately, it was too risky. She could feel her wolf, slumbering beneath

entrance, the engine still humming before Aeron cut it off. Doors opened one after the other with Aeron stepping out first, Griffin right