Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 90

Chapter 90: Pillars Of The New World

Violet left Adele’s office, exiting into the infirmary’s main corridor. The sterile, polished medical environment stretched out before her, and she couldn’t help but let her gaze wander.

So far, Adele’s office had been her only point of contact within the infirmary, but now, curiosity clawed at her now. What went on in the rest of the building? Why did they build this much space if Adele’s office was the only place she needed to get her wound healed?

Her eyes landed on the elevator just a few steps ahead, its sleek, metallic doors gleaming under the bright fluorescent lights. It stood out like a beacon, almost daring her to press the button.

Who had access to those upper floors? Were they reserved only for the elite students? Special cases? Violet was so damn curious, the mystery eating at her. Mary hadn’t spoken about that part of the infirmary either, and Violet found herself wanting to know more.

In the end, her curiosity won and Violet decided to take the bull by the horn and explore the area. Unfortunately, she barely managed to take two steps toward the elevator when a firm hand reached out, grabbing her arm. Violet spun around, her heart skipping a beat when she came face-to-face with a stern-looking Adele.

"What the fuck do you think you’re doing?" Adele’s voice was gravelly and sharp, cutting through the silence like a blade.

Everything happened suddenly and Violet was caught off guard by the intensity in her tone. She couldn’t help but stammer, "C—check-up."

"What?" Adele’s brow furrowed as she tightened her grip.

"I was supposed to have my weekly mandatory check-up today," Violet clarified, her voice coming out smaller than she intended.

"At what time?" Adele pressed, her eyes narrowing.

"6 p.m."

Adele glanced at the clock on the wall, her expression hardening. "It isn’t 6 yet, Violet Purple."

Violet swallowed, unnerved by Adele’s penetrating stare. The woman had a way of making her feel like she’d done something terribly wrong, even when she hadn’t.

"I thought... I thought I’d check out the premises before my appointment," Violet explained nervously. "It’s my first time after all. I wouldn’t want to get lost on my way here."

Adele’s eyes narrowed further, disbelief written all over her face. "Well, it isn’t six yet, and you won’t get lost. Also," she added, "I’m canceling your appointment today. I already evaluated you yesterday, and you’re good. There’s no need for you to come for any medical assessment. And if I’m not wrong, you should be on your way to class right now."

Violet stared at her, frowning. Something wasn’t adding up. Adele’s tone was too sharp, too insistent. It was as if she were actively trying to get her out of the infirmary. Why? That was the question.

"What?" Adele snapped, catching Violet’s scrutinizing look. "Why are you staring at me like that?"

"You don’t want me here," Violet said slowly, her voice probing. "Why don’t you want me here? Why? What’s going on?"

Adele ignored the question entirely, her tone dripping with sarcasm as she said, "It seems to me that you like punishment. Should I add your name to detention? Perhaps you’d enjoy a good time with the delinquents in this school."

Violet held her gaze, searching Adele’s face for any cracks, any hints of the truth but the woman had such an impassive look that she couldn’t catch a whiff of anything. She was even worse than Asher.

Finally, Violet let out a resigned sigh and said, "Fine, I’ll leave for class. But don’t think this is over. I’ll get to the root of what’s happening in this school."

But Adele snarled, "Perhaps, put that energy into finding a way to defeat Asher’s games."

Fuck. That was a low blow. Violet went red in the face. Turning on her heel, she had already begun to leave only for Adele’s hand to clamp down on her arm once more.

"The next time you have a mandatory check-up," Adele said, her tone cold and authoritative, "come see me, and I’ll take care of it. If I’m not around, go to any of the cardinal alphas. They’ll handle it. Do you hear me?"

Violet opened her mouth to argue, but Adele’s tone grew even more commanding. "Do you hear me?"

"Fine! Okay!" Violet snapped, her voice raised in exasperation.

"Good," Adele said curtly. "Now leave."