Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 617: Three Mates — And One

It was inevitable that Queen Seraphira’s attention drifted to the cardinal alphas standing behind her daughter.

"I see you didn’t come alone," the queen said slowly, a knowing look in her eyes.

Violet’s pulse skipped. "Your Majesty," she began nervously, her hands twisting together, "these are—um—my mates."

Why was it so hard introducing her boyfriends to her mother? Oh, Violet knew why. Acceptance. What if her mother didn’t like them? Nothing would change her mind about her mates, but it would still mean the world if the woman accepted them. All of them.

The queen’s brows rose. "Your Majesty?" she repeated, eyes widening as if she’d just been insulted. "Oh no, no, no, my child. You’re my daughter now. Don’t call me ’Your Majesty’—call me Mother."

The words hit Violet so hard her throat went tight. She’d faced countless battles, but this genuine warmth completely disarmed her.

She nodded shyly, whispering, "Yes, Mother."

Seraphira’s smile deepened before her gaze shifted to the men.

"Quite a harem you’ve built here, daughter," the queen teased lightly as she glided toward them with the grace of a goddess. "When Lilarin told me about them, I almost didn’t believe it. But of course, I should have known. You were made with the Goddess’s blessing, after all."

Her eyes sparkled as she looked the men over, curiously. "Come now, don’t just stand there. Introduce yourselves to your mother-in-law."

At the mention of the word, "mother-in-law", it was as if the queen had given a certain green haired Alpha the permission to be himself aka set loose.

Roman was the first to step forward.

with exaggerated grace, his smile wicked and his tone dripping charm. "Your Radiance, had your royal

deliberately stressed the word servant, earning a murderous glare from Lila behind

snatched me away in the middle of battle and given me a heads-up that I was about to meet the legendary Fae Queen, I would have brought flowers. But alas, it is an honor to meet the woman

hand flying to her chest in mock fluster. "Oh, stars! You’re a charmer! If I weren’t already

"Mother, please. Don’t encourage

bright side, both of them were getting along. That had

adopt him if

"There’s still room in the family for a favorite

Griffin muttered under his breath,

must have caught his grumbling because her attention shifted instantly to him, and Griffin straightened so fast it was almost

gave a polite bow,

Your Majesty. It’s a privilege to meet

looked visibly impressed. "Oh, polite, respectful, and well-built.

flatter me,

think I’ll sleep comfortably knowing my daughter

hide the small smile tugging at his lips. He was delighted to know he’d made an impression on

on, Roman threw an arm around Griffin’s shoulder, giving him a congratulatory pat that practically said, "Good work,

squeezed hard. A small crack

that clearly said, "Why you gotta do me like that,

a crease forming between her brows. The Fae realm definitely wasn’t ready for her

forward next, his white hair glinting faintly as if it

your service, Your Majesty. I’ve read about the Fae and their magic, but none of it compares to

enough to describe the mysteries my eyes have seen tonight, or is it