Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 642

Chapter 642: A Spell For Protection

"Blah!" Roman gagged, throwing up for the third time. He heaved and groaned, clutching the toilet like it was his last lifeline, riding out whatever cursed thing the pixies had fed him.

"I think I’m dying," he moaned pitifully, forehead pressed against the cool porcelain.

"You’re not dying," Griffin said, patting him on the shoulder. "Just... don’t go to strange parties at night."

From the corner, Alaric—who was supposed to be providing moral support—snorted.

"Yeah, laugh all you want," Roman muttered, rolling his eyes.

"You should be grateful it’s not diarrhea," Alaric said dryly.

Roman opened his mouth to fire back, but another violent wave hit him. He lurched over the toilet and started hurling again, loud enough to make Griffin wince.

On the bright side, the serpent wouldn’t be creeping out its hiding place anytime soon.

Unbeknownst to them, Violet had seen everything unfold. She returned to the living room, where Asher stood before Lila and Rhara. His posture was rigid, his slitted eyes cold and razor-sharp.

"What’s happening to him?" Violet demanded.

"Now that the enchantment’s worn off, his body’s fighting it," Lila explained.

"Fighting what?"

"Nectar," Rhara added.

"Nectar?" Violet’s frown deepened.

Lila sighed. "Sugar. Lots of it. Fae tend to have a serious sweet tooth."

"And don’t forget the pollen," Rhara chimed in, "and whatever magic dust they probably sneezed into it. He might be supernatural, but his body isn’t built for food from this realm."

"Food," Asher called out, "You probably intend to feed us soon."

"There’s a spell that’ll let you handle our food, and stop you from falling for Fae charms so easily."

"Really?" Asher scoffed. "And does that spell happen to leave any residue you can use to manipulate or control me?"

Rhara shot Lila a look that clearly said, Where did you find this one?

"It’s just protection so you don’t end up like Roman did last night." Lila responded.

Asher’s eyes narrowed further. "You expect me to believe that?"

Lila let out an exasperated sigh. "You think I dragged you all the way to the Fae realm to do what, control your mind? I could’ve left you behind, especially since you’re not even mated to Violet."

That last part hit a nerve. Asher’s jaw clenched, his teeth flashing in a snarl. But Lila bared her own in return, her sharp Fae teeth glinting as the air between them thickened. In an instant, the sweet-faced Fae was gone, replaced by a dangerous creature.

"Alright, that’s enough!" Violet stepped between them before it could turn into a fight.

Violet reached out, her fingers brushing Asher’s before she firmly took his hand. His muscles tensed, but she didn’t let go. Without saying a word, she led him away from the others, toward a quieter corner of the room.

"Asher," she began, turning to face him. "I get it. I understand why you’re pissed. You’re not in your element, this is not the world you’re familiar with, and you don’t trust any of them one bit."

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