Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 617

Chapter 617: Three Mates — And One

It was inevitable that Queen Seraphira’s attention drifted to the cardinal alphas standing behind her daughter.

"I see you didn’t come alone," the queen said slowly, a knowing look in her eyes.

Violet’s pulse skipped. "Your Majesty," she began nervously, her hands twisting together, "these are—um—my mates."

Why was it so hard introducing her boyfriends to her mother? Oh, Violet knew why. Acceptance. What if her mother didn’t like them? Nothing would change her mind about her mates, but it would still mean the world if the woman accepted them. All of them.

The queen’s brows rose. "Your Majesty?" she repeated, eyes widening as if she’d just been insulted. "Oh no, no, no, my child. You’re my daughter now. Don’t call me ’Your Majesty’—call me Mother."

The words hit Violet so hard her throat went tight. She’d faced countless battles, but this genuine warmth completely disarmed her.

She nodded shyly, whispering, "Yes, Mother."

Seraphira’s smile deepened before her gaze shifted to the men.

"Quite a harem you’ve built here, daughter," the queen teased lightly as she glided toward them with the grace of a goddess. "When Lilarin told me about them, I almost didn’t believe it. But of course, I should have known. You were made with the Goddess’s blessing, after all."

Her eyes sparkled as she looked the men over, curiously. "Come now, don’t just stand there. Introduce yourselves to your mother-in-law."

At the mention of the word, "mother-in-law", it was as if the queen had given a certain green haired Alpha the permission to be himself aka set loose. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Roman was the first to step forward.

"Roman Draven," he said, bowing with exaggerated grace, his smile wicked and his tone dripping charm. "Your Radiance, had your royal servant Lilarin..."

He deliberately stressed the word servant, earning a murderous glare from Lila behind him.

"...not snatched me away in the middle of battle and given me a heads-up that I was about to meet the legendary Fae Queen, I would have brought flowers. But alas, it is an honor to meet the woman responsible for raising a princess powerful enough to steal four hearts — mine included."

The queen’s lips parted, her hand flying to her chest in mock fluster. "Oh, stars! You’re a charmer! If I weren’t already immortal, you’d have killed me with that line!"

Violet groaned. "Mother, please. Don’t encourage him."

On the bright side, both of them were getting along. That had to count for something, right?

"Encourage him?" Seraphira laughed. "Darling, I’d adopt him if you hadn’t already claimed him!"

Roman winked. "There’s still room in the family for a favorite son-in-law, right?"

Behind him, Griffin muttered under his breath, "Someone’s already ranking up... most annoying son-in-law."

Queen Seraphira must have caught his grumbling because her attention shifted instantly to him, and Griffin straightened so fast it was almost military.

Then he gave a polite bow, composed and courteous.

"Griffin Hale, Your Majesty. It’s a privilege to meet you. You have a beautiful kingdom."

Roman winced in silence, shooting Griffin a wounded look that clearly said, "Why you gotta do me like that, man?" But Griffin’s expression stayed perfectly straight, as if nothing had happened.

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