Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 532: The Long Night

From the way nearly all the alphas nodded and wordlessly agreed to Alpha Drake’s words, it was all the evidence Asher needed to see that he was right. Dominic had rallied them all and was gunning for his father’s position.

Asher couldn’t help but wonder. If Henry had been a cruel ruler, what made them think his son was any better? How could they look down on him like this?

Asher’s mouth barely moved. "You’ve all finished?" he asked.

Everyone turned to him.

Asher’s gaze rested on Drake. "You talk about experience, huh? What has your experience given you, old wolf? A back too bent to rise without help, and a tongue too slow to bite before you’re bled dry."

Drake’s face purpled, except laughter did not follow this time. No one wanted Asher’s eyes turning on them.

Dominic said, "Your father’s shadow is long, Asher. These alphas trusted him, and I’ve been with your father the most. It’s inevitable they trust me. Sure, you have powers, but you think fear will hold them? Fear fades, but loyalty lasts."

"Asher is not inexperienced," Ezra spoke up, drawing everyone’s attention. "Have you forgotten that Asher Nightshade rules and leads the West pack in Lunaris Academy?"

"They’re all a bunch of children," Alpha Marlow argued. "We’re talking about the future of an entire pack."

"Are they?" Ezra said with a raised brow. "Those children he leads are your heirs, and represent you all. Or am I wrong?"

This time around, none of them could talk.

Asher slammed his hand down on the table to draw their attention. He hissed, "I don’t care about your loyalty. You’ll give it whether you mean it or not. I’m only here to tell you how things will run."

one dared to challenge him, murmuring under

Alpha King and the others arrive in the West pack, they will see unity, not fractures. We keep the peace until Henry is put in the ground. You will not brawl in my halls. And most of all, you will not send assassins after me. Trust me, you’d die

his true colors. They had thought him a cub, but

again. No one met them

not mistake me for my

pressure in the room thickened. For the first time since Asher arrived that night, all of their confidence

you about the arrangements I’ve made regarding the burial. If there’s any other information, I’ll ensure my Beta gets it

Asher Nightshade whirled around and left a room full of dumbfounded

closed, fifteen pairs of eyes turned toward

of his nose. "And

Meanwhile...

stopped in the hallway. Without a word, Asher dug his hand into his pocket and pulled out his phone. Notifications

better of him, so he tapped open the video Griffin sent, the one with that

as the moon. Across his screen played a very explicit video of Violet, on her knees, lips wrapped tight around

and he nearly fumbled the phone. He killed the screen

blinked at him, concerned by the sudden reaction.

into place. He

said he didn’t believe it, but wisely didn’t push. They walked the

Asher suddenly turned.

Jeremiah’s brows shot up. "Goodnight? But

his