Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 267

Chapter 267: Angry Eyes

Natalie kept true to her word. By the time Violet and the others returned to the shack, there was already a package waiting for them.

They carried it inside and opened it, finding not just one but two recording devices that were so small and sophisticated that Violet knew she could never have acquired such a model on the open market. If they hid these properly, no one would ever realize they were there unless they looked closely.

"I’ll plant it in her room tomorrow after she leaves for school," Lila offered at once. "I’ll use my ability to conceal myself. Not even a shadow would notice me going in or out of her room."

"I’ll guide Lila enough to ensure we get the best view," Daisy contributed, grinning.

And just like that, their plan for the next day was sealed. They’d have their moment, and it would be perfect.

Then they had dinner, their stomachs growling after the day’s events. The whirlwind of gossip about Roman’s mishap had so consumed the school that none of the other students paid much attention to them grabbing food in the dining hall. Even so, the girls were too pleased by their own successful scheme to eat much.

"So, I guess Asher’s next," Daisy said, eyes twinkling with intrigue.

Violet hesitated for only a second. "We can’t strike at Asher the same way we did to Roman," she said with a deep exhale. "Besides, he didn’t hurt me like the fox did. Not to mention, the guy’s too careful and smart. We’d only be shooting ourselves in the foot if we tried. The best we can do is use Lucille’s matter against him when the time comes. The world needs to see the kind of games he plays with his power. He needs to be curbed. He needs to learn restraint. Consent."

"I’m all for that," Ivy said. "I definitely don’t want Alpha Asher’s wrath pointed at us. He’s scary."

"Fine. Alaric, then?" Daisy asked.

At the mention of his name, Violet’s expression darkened. Her shoulders stiffened, and her jaw set. "We’ll go ahead as planned. He hurt me, I hurt back."

"Fair enough. I’ve prepared his punishment." Lila pulled out a white paper covered in strange symbols.

Violet raised a brow. "What is that?"

Lila’s eyes glinted with mischief. "Some humans think talismans confer only things like good luck, health, or power. What they don’t know is that it can work the opposite way. This hex is from my people and it’s designed to bring bad luck for an entire day."

She said in a lowered tone. "I could stretch the effect to weeks, maybe even a month, but I don’t think you’d want that..."

Violet’s heart picked up speed. "A day is more than enough. Thank you," she said, feeling both grateful and a little frightened. Lila could be terrifying at times.

Clearly, Violet wasn’t alone in thinking that, because Daisy said ominously, "Remind me never to get on your bad side."

Lila blinked. Why were they overreacting? It was just a little hex.

"What’s the catch?" Violet prodded, knowing there usually was one. Roman’s hex had required his DNA, after all.

Lila explained. "This paper has to stay in close contact with the intended target for at least three hours for the bad luck to fully settle in. Since it’s nighttime, the best place would be his bed, but you’ve told me that Alaric rarely spends time at the North house."