Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 726

Chapter 726: True Names

"Nonetheless," Nirmal said, "it’s a known fact that the more coloring one has, the closer they are to royalty. As you can see with the previous queens, their hair and eyes were mostly—"

"Purple," Violet finished.

"Purple is the Fifth God’s color," Nirmal continued. "Most fae give thanks to the goddess when they birth a child with purple hair, eyes, or even skin." She paused, scrutinizing Violet, her gaze lingering on the purple roots of her hair before following the black lengths down.

"...Although you," Nirmal clicked her tongue, pity outweighing admiration, "I suppose that’s enough for a half-breed."

Violet’s spine straightened.

In a quick motion, her purple wings unfurled, snapping open and claiming most of the room as the air stirred violently.

"I think this is enough purple," Violet said coolly. "Any more than this and I might actually throw up."

Nirmal only nodded. "You make a fair point."

Violet tucked her wings back in just as swiftly, the movement clean and controlled. She had to admit Lucien’s lesson had helped, and she was curious what else he could teach her.

They went back to studying the holograms as the rest of the Queens appeared. Each of them were magnificent in her own way, carrying a different shade of authority. However, all Violet felt for them was admiration and no pull of any kind.

Well, that was until Queen Iskava appeared.

The Fae was breathtaking.

Unlike the others with their familiar purple hair and overwhelming beauty, Queen Iskava had long white hair that spilled down to her waist while her eyes were an enchanting luminous purple. But it was her smile that made Violet’s breath hitch.

So warm and kind. It was certainly not the smile of a ruler towering over her people, but of someone who welcomed them in. For a moment, Violet forgot she was looking at a projection because she felt her shoulders relax without realizing it, a strange peace settling over her.

"I’ll go for her," Violet said suddenly.

Nirmal studied Violet’s face. "You’re certain?"

Violet nodded, her gaze never leaving Iskava’s image. "I can feel it. She’d help me. I don’t know how, but she would."

Nirmal smiled in approval. "Not a wrong choice. Queen Iskava was the kindest of all the queens."

"Obviously," Violet murmured.

Griffin cleared his throat. "Not to interrupt," he said carefully, "but did none of the queens marry? Or am I missing something?"

Nirmal glanced at him. "What do you mean?"

Griffin gestured vaguely toward the hovering figures. "The ancestors are all queens with no mention of kings, or is it consorts? The rules say Violet needs approval from an ancestor, but I refuse to believe the men back then were so shortsighted they didn’t matter."

Alaric added immediately. "I was actually thinking the same thing."

Asher remained silent, but he was clearly listening.

"So," Griffin pressed, "where are the men?"

As if this wasn’t Violet’s lesson, the cardinal alphas began talking over one another, throwing theories and countering them. Their voices became louder as the debate grew louder.

"What about the queens’ men?" Violet asked Nirmal. "Were there none? Or are they simply not counted among the ancestors I’m meant to convince?"

Nirmal did not answer immediately. Instead, she turned her head toward Lila, their eyes communicating subtly. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Well," Lila said slowly, "the truth is no one seeks out the consorts."

Violet lifted a brow. "Why not? They were still royalty and ruled beside the queens. Why then are they ignored?"

Lila shrugged. "Because the queens were the ultimate rulers. Every Fae who has ever entered the Trial of Death believed that a queen’s approval carried the greatest weight. So that’s where the focus has always been."

Asher’s eyes had narrowed, his jaw tightening as he listened. "So it’s not forbidden," he said. "No law says Violet can’t seek their approval. Faeries just don’t bother."

Lila nodded. "Correct. There’s no rule against it. The tradition simply celebrates the queens."

"Who gives a fuck about tradition?" Asher continued coldly, "What matters is Violet surviving, and if Queen Iskava doesn’t answer her, or worse—rejects her—then what? You expect us to stand there and watch her die because everyone decided the men weren’t important enough to wake?"

Lila drew in a deep breath. "I understand your concern, Asher Nightshade. Truly. But the consorts rarely awaken during the Trial of Ascension, they just remain dormant."

Roman snorted. "Probably because no one ever looks for them. I mean, if I slept for a thousand years and every time my wife got summoned for a fun trial like this one, I was left behind, I’d be pissed too."

Griffin let out a low chuckle despite the severity of the situation.

Alaric tilted his head. "He’s not wrong."

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