Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 372

Chapter 372: The Goddess’ Luck

Jameson went on, "Violet technically has no authority, no support, she’s no legacy, and her mother is a—" The woman caught herself at the last second, realizing exactly what she was about to say.

Except it was too late.

She felt the subtle shift in the air as the Alphas tensed, their expressions tightening at once.

In that instant, Jameson understood she was alone, and as good as dead meat if these boys decided to make a move. They’d kill her before she could even scream.

"You mean to say..." Roman’s voice had lost all its usual playfulness, replaced with a cold and unsettling aura, "Her mother’s the wife of an Alpha, right?"

That was not what Jameson meant, but one look into Roman’s eyes which was no longer mischievous but dead, viper-green and dangerous, she realized he was giving her a chance. A single lifeline, which was to say the right thing, or suffer the consequences.

Jameson chose the right one.

"Yes, you’re right. Her mother’s a new Luna. A human Luna, at that. Violet doesn’t have the footing to lead a fifth house. That would be like ripping Lunaris’ roots straight out of the ground. And—" she rushed on, "—giving Violet that kind of power could undermine your authority. Your parents might begin to question your ability to rule if you can’t suppress a small threat like her." Jameson finished with a nervous, thin and brittle laugh.

"Violet is not a threat to us. And what parents are we talking about here?" Griffin folded his arms across his chest, his muscles bulging at the gesture. "My mother is in support of this."

"Oh." Jameson blinked, caught off guard. "Is that so?"

"She’s backing the creation of the Sanctuary Accords and plans to push the proposal once you submit it to the Alpha King," he informed her.

"And you’ve already given it a name." Jameson muttered under her breath, a hint of irritation flashing in her eyes. So she’d been left out of the planning. Of course.

"Also," Alaric cut in casually, "Asher’s been in touch with President Roy, the human president and he supports the proposal too. The man’s been itching for a way to give humans real footing in Lunaris Academy. What better way than giving them their own house? He’s so enthusiastic he’s already agreed to fund the building once the proposal is accepted by the other side."

At that point, Jameson didn’t know what to think anymore. She’d been calculating how to manage this situation and keep her job intact not realizing the boys had already moved two steps ahead of her. And their plans didn’t involve her.

Before she could refute again, Roman cut in smoothly, "The announcement of a fifth house will create enough buzz to drown out Elsie’s scandal. Students talk. Like I said earlier, they like Violet and would fall in line once she’s named their leader. Their parents would back down once they see their kids are satisfied."

He gave a smug little shrug, "Besides, a woman in power? Isn’t that progress? Supporting female leadership?"

"What about your parents?" Jameson turned to Alaric this time, knowing just how stuck-up his family was about tradition. "And did Asher make any plans regarding Alpha Henry?" she added with a smug tilt of her chin, clearly thinking she had them cornered.

Henry would never agree to this. Over his dead body. Especially considering he and Violet Purple had gotten off on the wrong foot, and never quite recovered.

"My mother will convince Alpha Leon to her side," Griffin said confidently.

Roman chimed in, "She wouldn’t even have to try. The man would be too busy staring at her chest to say no to anything." He leaned closer to Griffin and whispered loudly enough for everyone to hear, "I didn’t want to say it, but my father’s got the hots for your mom."