Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 671

Chapter 671: A Talk With The Queen

"Enough shame. You’ve done nothing wrong. It’s your right to desire our mate and to claim each other without restraint," Thalia murmured in Violet’s mind — bold, brazen, and entirely unhelpful.

Violet clenched her jaw and ignored her. The wolf’s raw, unfiltered need had almost cost her control moments ago.

Thalia huffed. "You forget I’m a beast, Violet. I have needs."

Of course she did. Violet exhaled sharply.

She always forgot that her wolf wasn’t some refined, reasonable creature. Thalia was primal and passionate, always pushing her straight toward mating — never pausing to consider the delicate group dynamic of having one unmated Alpha in their harem, the one they were all holding back out of courtesy.

"You know I can hear every single thought you’re having," Thalia reminded her dryly.

Violet could practically feel the wolf roll her eyes.

"Just let me breathe, Thalia," she muttered inwardly.

Of course, silence answered her.

Then, with the same petulant attitude as a cat turning its back, Thalia retreated into the depths of her mind, giving Violet space, even if reluctantly.

Violet exhaled a hard breath, loud enough that Alaric’s head snapped toward her.

"Are you okay?" he asked out of concern. Her jaw was clenched hard and he could sense the anger coming from her.

"Never been better," Violet gritted out as she strode toward the dining hall, her steps clipped with irritation. She was pissed. Beyond pissed.

She could forgive her mother for the years of absence, and for the secrets, but making it impossible for Asher to have sex with her without dying? That was insanity on a whole different level.

The one person she wanted the most, and she couldn’t have him without putting his life at risk. They had to wait for the matebond to finally snap into place. Wait for a connection that, so far, showed no sign of forming.

So yeah, she was one spark away from exploding.

It must have been something in Violet’s gaze, because Alaric didn’t push further. The group was tense enough already. Even though Asher had said it was fine, a heavy pressure still hung in the air.

Roman was silent. Roman. Silent.

That alone told Violet how messed up everything was. He hadn’t done anything wrong by wanting her, yet he was burdened with guilt he never asked for. Everything felt wrong and unfair.

Queen Seraphira’s head snapped up the moment they entered the hall.

She was already seated at the head of the long table, glowing with power and poise. But the second her eyes landed on them, they narrowed instantly sensing the negative energy surrounding the group.

"Daughter," Seraphira said warmly, extending her hands.

Violet placed hers in the Queen’s touch, and Seraphira pulled her into an embrace, but the hug was stiff, lacking the bright excitement of yesterday.

"Your Majesty," the cardinal alphas greeted one after the other, each bowing his head in respect.

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