Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 347

Chapter 347: The Plan Tonight

Before any of them could answer, Roman followed with his own question. "Lunaris Academy is not just a school, Violet Purple! It is a political ground. Did you think about the effect it would have long-term? Did you even think about its effect outside these walls?"

"No. I didn’t think," Violet admitted, the guilt creeping into her features now. "At first, I was acting out of wounded pride after what you all did to me. But with time, it evolved into anger toward the oppressive, elitist system being justified here. Through this opportunity, I wanted to become the voice of many voiceless students, especially the humans here. I thought if I exposed you guys to the world and let you face scrutiny, you’d be held accountable and finally be humbled. Maybe Principal Jameson would stop sitting on the fence and actually step up!"

"But then..." Violet swallowed. "After today’s incident, it was as if the future just flashed in my face and I realized if I go down this path, I might just destroy things instead of making them better. Was my desire to expose the Cardinal Alphas morally sound? Yes. Was it strategically reckless? Yes. I might have underestimated the political weight of my actions and the emotional cost of betraying those I now care about."

Her voice softened at the end, looking at each of the alphas, who looked heavy in thought with tight expressions.

So she pressed on, saying, "I’m telling you this not because I want to hurt you. Not because I don’t care. I do care, more than it looks. And I don’t want you to think that I intentionally agreed to the relationship for this purpose. That it was a trick to make you all drop your guard. I honestly like you guys. I don’t want this to be something that comes between us. That is why I’m telling you now. To make you understand. To seek your help. Please." Violet’s confession echoed in the silence that followed.

The Cardinal Alphas exchanged looks between themselves, their faces unreadable. For once, they weren’t sure what to do or how to process the mess of emotions their supposed girlfriend had thrown at them. To think Violet had been planning this whole thing and they hadn’t known a thing. This just showed how dangerous Violet was, whether they wanted to admit it or not.

Finally, Asher spoke for the first time. "Is there anything else bound to happen tonight, or is this all?"

"Yes, that is all—oh." Violet suddenly recalled there was more.

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Roman growled. "What now, Violet? What evil trap do you have set up for us that you’re not talking about?"

"It’s not about you, dumbass. It’s about Elsie Lancaster." Lila retorted.

"Huh? Elsie?" Alaric perked up at once.

Daisy pushed her glasses up the bridge of her nose, saying, "Since you guys desire to be with Violet, and you share a mutual hatred for Elsie, this is one piece of information I believe you would want to know."

The Cardinal Alphas looked intrigued.

Griffin asked, "What is it? Tell us."

Ivy smiled conspiratorially as she took the tablet phone from Daisy, saying, "I believe it would be better if you watched it." Then she added, "Although, you might have to brace yourself, Asher."

Alaric, Roman, and Griffin looked at Asher with curiosity, wondering what that was about. But Asher simply shrugged, right before he received the tablet from Ivy, and the others gathered around him to see what it was about.

At first, the boys thought when they saw Elsie treat Grace like that, that she would likely hit and abuse the girl. Although physical abuse would ruin Elsie’s reputation, it still didn’t match the anticipation they had been holding. Hence, when Grace came out from that room wearing Asher’s face, he nearly dropped the tablet from the shock.

"What the fuck...!" All of them cursed at the same time.

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