Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 557: Helpful Venom

Apparently, release didn’t mean freedom. Christian had assigned a werewolf guard to watch over Roman, and even now, as a servant led him toward his quarters, the guard followed closely behind.

Leon was there too, walking silently at his side. His presence said everything Roman needed to know, though he didn’t speak. Roman’s jaw clenched as he stalked down the hall, anger burning in every step.

"This is your—" the servant began, trying to introduce the room, but Roman didn’t wait. He shoved the door open and stormed inside.

Leon caught the door before it slammed shut and stepped in after him. "Roman," he called after him firmly.

But Roman ignored him, striding inside. Unfortunately, there wasn’t much space to retreat to, and Leon quickly caught up. He grabbed Roman’s shoulder and spun him around.

"What the hell do you want?!" Roman barked, his voice raw with rage.

For a split second, Leon froze, stunned by the sheer fury on his son’s face. Then his own jaw tightened. "I get that you’re angry," he shot back, "but making reckless moves like this isn’t an option!"

"What do you even care?!" Roman shouted, his voice breaking at the edges.

"I CARE BECAUSE I’M YOUR FATHER!" Leon roared, his chest heaving. His voice cracked, guttural with emotion. "I care because I’m a father terrified of losing his only child!"

Roman’s breath hitched, but he didn’t move.

"I might not win any awards for Father of the Year, but I am concerned when my son throws himself into danger and shuts me out. You have no idea what it does to me, knowing I’m helpless to protect you."

The air between them was electric, raw with years of hurt and unspoken words. Roman’s shoulders shook. His eyes filled, brimming with tears he couldn’t hold back.

Then, like a dam breaking, the pack link opened between them. Roman’s voice echoed painfully in Leon’s mind. "You hurt me!"

answered instantly, his own eyes misting over. Through the link, he could feel Roman’s

I’ve done, but I’ll keep saying them if I must. I don’t care if you hate me, if

those words. With a choked

tight, clutching his son like he might vanish if he let go,

little Romy, I’m

hadn’t spoken in

his emotions. And right now, he was

the tears in his eyes furiously. He wasn’t

with a new glint in his eyes. Roman

Hope.

made him uneasy but a little comforted at the same time. He hadn’t forgiven his father, not yet. But he

"About Alexa—"

true, Roman. She never wanted you.

light in

"We might not have wanted you, but

his shoulder and the other gently cupped his

it into your mouth.

startled snort escaped Roman’s

smiling fondly at the memory. "You’ve

the words of a disturbed woman sink into you. You are not a mistake, Roman Draven. You’re

Leon turned toward the door, careful of the guard outside. Through the pack link, his voice reached Roman’s

moment didn’t mean he trusted Leon completely. The less his father knew about their plans, the better.

press further. Out loud, he