Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 257

Chapter 257: Punish The Alphas

"It just crossed my mind," Lila said suddenly, "What if Elsie doesn’t spill her secret before the time is up?"

Daisy’s attention perked up instantly, her analytical mind already running through the implications. She said to Violet, "Lila’s right. Everything we’re planning hinges on bugging her room and catching her off guard. But if I were Elsie, I’d be extra careful especially during a sensitive week like this. If her secret is as dangerous as we think, she’s not going to be careless about it."

Ivy added next, "And don’t forget, parents officially start trooping in by Friday. Knowing my kind the aristocrats, they’ll be turning on the charm and flashing their perfect hair, perfect smiles, trying to win over the parents. Elsie would undoubtedly be leading the parade and would not risk ruining her image with one slip-up. She’ll be all glitter and grace."

Violet nodded, finally seeing the cracks in the plan. "You’re both right. Elsie isn’t stupid and would be extra cautious during this period. She’ll walk on eggshells, even in private. We can’t wait for her to slip. If we want to get that secret, we’ll have to create the conditions to make her crack."

The girls looked at her in surprise but Violet continued to speak, this time, more fiercely. "People don’t reveal their secrets when they’re calm. They spill them when they’re emotional. When they’re backed into a corner, when their blood is boiling. That’s when the truth slips through."

"I’ll trigger Elsie." Violet announced, her eyes burning with purpose. "Mess with her head and make her feel like she’s losing control, like everything is slipping through her fingers. I’ll light a fire under her throne... . " her smile curved, slow and dangerous, "She’ll be the one to set herself on fire. We’ll just be there to catch the spark."

There was silence for a while until Ivy let out a whistle, "Damn, you’re scary when you’re like this."

Violet simply shrugged. Everyone had a darkness inside of them and it all depended on how you handled it. Right now, she wanted it out for a little play.

"How are you going to do what you just said?" Daisy asked her.

Violet said, "Elsie thrives on control. She’s the way she is because of the favour of the Alpha king. She thinks no matter her bad behavior that the cardinal alphas would come back to her. I’m going to make her believe that’s not the case."

"Ooh, interesting." Lila was excited. The princess was so cool the Fae Queen herself would weep in pride. Her little Fae could hold her own even in the midst of opposition.

Folding her hands behind her back, Violet began to pace up and down the room like a commander briefing her squad before an ambush. "You heard the Oracle. I have Asher and Griffin on my side, undoubtedly. But what she doesn’t know is that Roman is wrapped around my fingers."

"What do you mean by that?" Daisy asked, instantly suspicious, her gaze narrowing.

Violet tapped the inside of her mouth with her tongue, wondering how much she could tell them. "Roman Draven graced my bed last night." She added immediately, "At least in his cat form."

The explosion was immediate.

"What?!" Ivy practically shrieked.

"That asshole hurt you!" Daisy barked.

"He’s the reason we’re living in this godforsaken dump!" Ivy added, throwing her arms up.

Lila, on the other hand, stood in the corner with her lips pressed into a tight line, the silence from her speaking louder than the others’ outbursts.

As if catching herself, Daisy turned to Lila, saying. "Why aren’t you saying anything? You should be advising your princess from making the wrong choice..." She trailed off as it hit her. "Fuck, you knew... you fucking knew and kept us in the dark all this while!" Her eyes flashed with anger.

"Trust me, I wish I could unsee what I saw that day." Lila said, and Violet’s cheeks turned scarlet red.

Damn it! Lila had really seen her and Roman together that night.

"Look guys, I haven’t forgiven him!"

"And yet, he crept into your bed last night."

Violet wanted to tell them about the animal bond Roman had mentioned, but her instincts kicked against it, as if it was something that should be privy to her alone.

So she said instead, "I know you’re both disappointed—"

"Very disappointed," Ivy interjected. "You could have chosen a better Alpha."

Violet sighed. "Look, it’s hard to explain, but I’m sorry. However, the point is to look at the current picture. Out of the cardinal alphas, Roman is the most loyal to Elsie and if she believes she has lost him, trust me, she’s going to lose it." She said and waited for them to consider it.

Daisy and Ivy looked at each other, their eyes communicating as they came to an agreement.

Daisy said, "I don’t support this, but if you feel like you could pull it off, then go ahead. But be careful, Violet."