Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 523: Kill Alexa

It was a little unnerving the way Roman’s demeanor changed suddenly. It was as if he had become another person the moment they stepped through that door. Thanks to that, Violet held onto him a little tighter, as though she could anchor him before he drifted too far into whatever mask he had to wear around his parents.

And to be honest, she had no idea which of them Alexa was talking to when she said, "We’ve been waiting for both of you since the moment we heard you’d arrived. But I see now..." Her nostrils flared as she scented them, a knowing look flashing in her eyes. "Not even the shower can get rid of those. Trust me." She said it like advice, but the smirk on her lips made it feel like mockery.

That wasn’t weird at all. Violet wasn’t sure she liked the vibe she was receiving.

Roman wasn’t in the mood for games either. He demanded. "Where is father?"

"As I said, we’ve been waiting." Alexa answered carelessly, and turned on her heel. She walked languidly as if she knew they had no choice but to follow.

Violet exchanged a glance with Roman, and the hardness in his jaw told her he wasn’t any more comfortable than she was. Still, he moved, and she had no choice but to go with him, her hand pressed tighter against his arm as they walked the length of the corridor until it opened into the living room.

As befitting an Alpha’s station, Roman’s parents’ quarters dwarfed the one they had been given, broad and richly laid out, with even an extra room attached. Compared to that, their own chamber seemed almost plain despite its comfort.

"Roman!" Alpha Leon’s face lit up, and in eager strides he closed the distance between them, pulling his son into a firm embrace.

For the first time since they’d arrived, Roman seemed to ease, his shoulders losing some of their tension.

Leon pulled back, studying him with sharp eyes, then looking him over again as if to reassure himself it really was his son standing before him.

hell happened? How could you vanish off

minutes repeating the same story they had rehearsed, making sure there were no cracks in their cover and that it lined up perfectly with Asher

repeated, as though saying it twice

in Roman’s mother, who hadn’t said a word since those cutting remarks at the entrance. She sat elegantly, wine glass in hand, her gaze pinned

hers, neither woman looked away. Instead,

brow. Whether it was amusement, or a subtle challenge, she seemed entertained, even impressed, that this human girl had the audacity to meet her stare without flinching. It seemed her son had chosen

was the Matebond speaking when you told me your animal side was pulling toward her." His

had shifted, watching the

cue, Alexa set her glass down

Violet

when it’s neatly dressed up with

warning came out as a low growl, a sound that

to him, her eyes flashing. "You’ve spent years acting like you were too good for me, like you couldn’t stand the sight of me. And

The words hissed from between his teeth, carrying

call it a day.

reached for Roman’s hand, trying to pull him up, but he slipped free. He rose on his own, towering over Alexa, his

this is what