Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 313

Chapter 313: The Untamed One

Violet had no idea what to expect when she got back to the shack. She paused at the entrance, bracing herself and mentally rehearsing the many ways she’d respond to that stubborn-headed Fae guardian once she stepped inside.

She wasn’t going to give in this time. No. She was done accepting crumbs.

If Lila wanted their relationship back the way it was, then she needed to come clean and tell the whole truth. Otherwise, they’d keep on pretending. They would coexist as friends. Sure. Maybe. But not as close, not like before.

Lila could still do her whole protective guardian thing, but Violet wouldn’t be spilling her secrets to her anymore. Not until she earned that trust again.

Then again, with how tight-knit their group was, it was practically impossible for Ivy and Daisy to know something without it reaching Lila eventually. Violet groaned out loud. Ugh. Fine. She’d just go in, keep her cool, and go with the flow. Whatever happens, happens.

She reached for the doorknob only for the door to swing open on its own. And there she was.

Lila stood right there.

And just like that, all the perfectly planned speeches Violet had crafted in her head crumbled into dust. The two of them just stared at each other, frozen.

Violet’s mouth opened, but no words came out.

"Come inside." That was all Lila said before she turned and calmly walked back toward the living room, almost like she’d only opened the door because she sensed Violet standing outside.

The simplicity of it made Violet bristle. After all the speeches she’d prepared, she had expected a dramatic retort. But now it felt childish to insist on having the last word. With a sigh, she stepped inside.

As soon as she entered the living room, Ivy and Daisy rushed toward her and pulled her into a tight, lung-crushing hug.

"Thank God you’re safe! Where have you been?" Ivy asked, even though the answer was pretty obvious. There weren’t many places Violet could be, well, unless you counted the variety of cardinal alphas she was entangled with.

"I was with my men," Violet said proudly, her eyes shifting to Lila to gauge her reaction. Ivy and Daisy did the same, their glances drifting toward Lila with cautious curiosity. But Lila’s face remained unreadable. Still, there was none of the coldness from yesterday. That was an improvement she guessed.

Daisy was the first to break the moment. "Sit down. We have a lot to talk about," she added firmly. "And resolve."

They all settled down with Violet and Lila sitting across from each other like two generals at a ceasefire. The tension in the air was thick enough to taste such that Ivy and Daisy exchanged an uneasy glance.

"Alright!" Ivy finally snapped, done with the awkward silence. She turned to Lila first. "You kept us up all night pacing and muttering to yourself about the princess. So talk."