Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 640: Visit The Pixies

Violet groaned, "What? What is it now?"

She could already tell this was not going to end well.

Rhara was the one who answered, "As much as pixies are lesser Fae, they are still respected among our kind. And as the princess of the Free Fae, that makes them your subjects. Hence, you must learn how to negotiate with them."

Asher perked up at once, his expression darkening. "Negotiate?" His tone dripped with disbelief. From what little he knew about the Fae, negotiating with them was the fastest way to get tricked, cursed, or worse.

He growled low in his throat. "Violet is not doing any negotiating."

Lucen’s gaze flicked toward him, saying pointedly, "There are rules to the Fae realm, beast. Bargaining with the pixies is the only way to get your snake brother back."

Lila, added, "He’s right."

Asher’s glare shifted to her. "You can’t be serious."

"I am," Lila said smoothly. "But the pixies love something more than deals."

That got Violet’s attention. "And what’s that?"

Lila’s lips curved. "They love shiny trinkets. Enchanted gifts."

Violet’s excitement deflated instantly. "Oh, wonderful. And how in the world am I supposed to get shiny enchanted trinkets?"

Rhara chuckled lightly. "Princess Violet, this is your home. Surely your mother wouldn’t refuse you access to her treasures."

Violet blinked. "Wait, you mean—"

"Yes," Lila said with a knowing grin. "Her jewelry chamber. You’ll find more than enough to impress the little creatures."

Violet exhaled in relief. Maybe being a princess wasn’t bad after all."

"Good," Lila said. "Now, wait a minute while Rhara and I prepare the gifts. We’ll find the little rascals soon enough."

As soon as they left, the space seemed to shrink. Only Violet, her men, and the winged stag remained, and the tension was so thick, the temperature rose with it.

Violet’s nose twitched. The air was stifling, heavy with her mate’s scent. It was rich, potent, and everywhere that they were choking her without even realizing. The testosterone was practically dripping off them in nauseating waves. At this point, it was as if they were having a dick measuring competition

careful with this bargain," Asher said suddenly, stepping closer until his body shadowed hers completely. "I don’t trust a word those

surely, it wasn’t a coincidence that his broad frame

noticed but said nothing. There was no point in feeding

"I’ll be careful." She reached for his hand and squeezed gently. "Besides, I have you here with me. You

been clawing at him since they arrived seemed to fade under her words. Their gazes locked,

Alaric’s voice cut

said dryly, "can’t you get some

a perfect brow, completely unbothered. "Why? Does

his jaw flexing. He was one breath away from

took a good, deliberate look at Lucen — lean, tall, sculpted — and snorted. Sure, the guy was built, but not that built. Not like him. Griffin had raw strength, and he knew it. When it came down to

grin never faltering, clearly enjoying

she had to be careful around this one. Fae

and Lila finally

Violet’s eyes locked

holding it up, "is

bed of soft white silk, lay a pearl necklace, each orb shimmering with an inner light.

daughter when she suffered her first heartbreak. Each pearl is a tear crystalized by grief, purified by the sea’s blessing. It’s one of the finest

she whispered. The necklace

harder it became to look away. It radiated the urge to claim it, guard it, and

"I feel bad giving away something

so many jewels she doesn’t even remember

if the princess hesitates any longer, the

him. "Lead the

He

Fae realm had transformed with the dawn. What had been eerie and still last night now

moss and petals. Some carried brooms taller than themselves, sweeping fallen leaves. Others lugged trays of flowers,

them in fascination. "What are

keep the palace clean and running. Efficient little beings, though they can be mischievous if ignored. Offer them cream

She had a lot to

dew.

took the lead, her steps confident. Every time her hand moved, the forest responded. Thorns drew back, flowers bowed, and tangled bushes parted neatly as if

"How are you

said with a grin. "Nature listens when you speak

they reached a clearing, the air had shifted again and