Defy The Alpha(s)

Chapter 518: Meet Elijah "Thank you for having us," Violet said to Mother Thessara. It was tfor them to leave. Griffin and the Nova had returned safely during the night, and they made the decision to leave the next day.

They were no longer safe here, not to mention, the mating fever had subsided.

It was only a matter of tbefore Elijah found them, so they decided to make the job easier for him. It was not like they were hiding because they did something wrong anyway - except maybe, kill Alpha Henry.

Yep, that part was going to be hidden forever.

Mother Thessara's hands closed over Violet's and said, "Child, it is a blessing to carry more than one bond. Do not see it as a burden. The goddess grants such gifts rarely and may she walk with you always." "Thank you." Violet nodded in understanding, a warm smile on her face.

Then they parted with the temple's greeting, one hand to the forehead, the other pressed to the chest. Violet mirrored the motion, a proud feeling blooming in her chest when she got it right this time.

Now that she knew who she was. Or rather what she was half werewolf, half Fae. Learning even the smallest thing about werewolf culture excited her.

Roman stepped forward and slid an arm around her waist possessively. "It's tto go, my mate." He emphasized on the word, "Mate." Honestly, it was still hard to believe that he was bond to Violet. Perhaps, why he kept calling her that to remind himself it was no dream.

Griffin, standing taller than both of them, inclined his head to the Moonmother. "We'll be in touch," he said simply.

They'd have to pay for the damages to the temple. Not that money was any issue. For now, they had bigger problems ahead.

"Safe journey, blessed ones." Thessara bowed her head. She had even provided them a car for their journey and a phone Griffin had used to contact Micah.

The moment they were out of here, Elijah's people would probably catch onto them. They needed to get their story straight and made sure they don't blow their cover.

Roman opened the car door for Violet, and she slid inside without a word. He followed after, the warmth of his body settling beside her. Griffin took the wheel, the engine humming to life.

And just like that, they drove off.

The ride was a silent one. It felt like déjà vu to Violet. She had the suneasy feeling she'd carried after being first mated to Griffin, when she didn't know how to approach the boys. Not to mention, tell them she still had feelings for them.

It was the sthing repeating again, except this tshe bore a second bond, and a very enthusiastic Roman, who hadn't let go of her hand once.

But Asher and Alaric were separated from them again. From what Micah had told them, Asher had gone back to the West pack for Alpha Henry's burial, while Alaric, last he'd heard, was at the Alpha King's residence. And that was where they were headed.

Having two bonds was huge, and this tthere was no hiding from the Alpha King. It was tfor Violet to meet the king of the wolves face to face.

Or, to be precise, her uncle.

The silence in the car was broken when Griffin announced. "We're being followed." Roman sat up at once, every nerve inside of him alive. Violet's heart lurched, her spine stiffening as she whipped around.

Roman leaned forward, his gaze moving to the side mirror and said with a tight voice. "There's not just one, but two cars." "They've found us," Griffin muttered, grabbing the wheel tight, his face carved from stone. He didn't press harder on the accelerator, nor swerve, driving with absolute control, and waiting for them to make the first move.

"What do we do?" Violet asked him.

Roman didn't look at her, still watching the mirror. "That depends." "On what?" "On what they want to do." The answer rattled her, it was too vague to be comforting. But since neither of them looked spooked, Violet forced herself to breathe. If they weren't panicking, she wouldn't either. At least, she tried not to.

Then one of the cars suddenly moved ahead, and cut through the lane. Griffin's jaw tightened as the black SUV swerved, tires screeching, before pulling in front of them.

The trap snapped shut.

Griffin had no choice, he slammed the brakes. The car jolted, stopping dead. Violet's fingers dug into her seatbelt as the second car slowed behind them, sealing them in.

The doors of the lead car opened and armed men spilled out with hard faces and rigid posture.

Then they saw Christian, Elijah's beta.

"Stay calm," Griffin said over his shoulder, his tone brooking no argument. "We have to step out." Violet's stomach twisted. But she looked at Griffin, then Roman, and found enough trust in their eyes to nod.

Griffin was the first to open his door, stepping out with quiet authority. Roman followed, sliding out but keeping Violet shielded behind him.

Christian was already speaking on the phone, as if he was reporting their capture His sharp eyes flicked to them before he gestured to one of the guards. "You'll have to cwith us," the man said, stepping forward.

He reached a hand toward Violet, except it was a wrong move.

A guttural hiss tore from Roman's throat stopping the man cold. His expression was lethal, every inch'of him radiating threat. "We'll cwith you," he growled, "but if you lay a single hand on her, you're as good as dead." The guard paled and pulled back instantly. Everyone knew Roman meant it.

Violet's pulse hammered as they began to move forward, Griffin taking the lead, Roman's grip burning warm against her back.

But just as they took the first steps, a roar of an engine split the air. Another car shot forward from the road, screeching as it spun to a halt, barely missing the Alpha King's men's vehicle. The door flew open and Aeron stepped out with authority.

"They're coming with me."