Chapter 349: Sugar For The Others

Griffin said, "I get that we’re all in this for Violet, but creating a fifth house for rogues? That’s like shooting ourselves in the foot, and creating future problems for Violet once she takes over." He addressed Violet and the girls, " Humans aren’t rogues. That was our mistake in the first place, and I apologize for treating you that way. But trust me, Violet, rogue wolves are dangerous. I can’t support this if that’s what we’re building."

"Griffin’s right," Alaric added. "Our parents would never agree to it. Not to mention the Alpha King. It could be a failed project before it even starts."

"Of course I thought about that," Asher replied with a bit of annoyance. "You didn’t think I’d expose our girlfriend to that kind of danger, did you? That’s why we’re getting rid of the entire concept of a Rogue Pack."

He smiled. "Instead, we establish a smart compromise: The Sanctuary Accord. The fifth house will be created not as a rogue faction, but as a neutral refuge, a sanctuary. The shack will be renamed ’The Sanctuary Quarters’. It will serve as a safe haven for human students who feel unsafe or unwelcome in the four houses and it will fall under Violet’s leadership. So tell me, is that not enough to satisfy everyone?"

The room fell silent as everyone thought it over. Violet and her girls especially took time to reason it through.

"I don’t think it’s a bad idea," Daisy shrugged. "I mean, shifting the name from Rogue Pack to Sanctuary Quarters is a brilliant PR move. It removes the stigma and dangerous connotations of the word ’rogue,’ and we’d seem less like outcasts to the wolves."

Ivy added proudly, "If this transition elevates Violet from an accidental rebel to a peacemaker, then she’ll be politically powerful. And guess who’s going to be at her side as second-in-command? Moi!" she grinned excitedly.

Although Daisy rolled her eyes at Ivy calling dibs on a role that hadn’t been created yet, all three of them turned toward Lila, waiting for her input.

"Just speak up already, Lila. Don’t keep us hanging," Ivy nudged.

Lila was reluctant but eventually said, "As long as this avoids the dangerous optics of a full-blown uprising and keeps Violet from danger, I’m fine with it. And..."She looked in the cardinal Alpha’s direction, "it’s nice to see you all cleaning up your mess for once."

Roman narrowed his eyes. "Why do I feel like you have a personal problem with us?"

Before Lila could respond, Violet immediately stepped in. "No one’s having any problems with anyone here." Then she turned to Asher. "Just humans, huh?"

"Didn’t the humans feel neglected?" Asher replied. "Now they’ll have a house exclusive to them. Wolves can’t function without hierarchy, it’s how we’re built. And the same rules would apply to humans who choose to stay under our houses. If you’re with the wolves, you follow wolf customs."

"And the rogues?" Violet asked quietly.

"That concept dies once the Sanctuary Accord is approved," Asher answered firmly. "There will be no more lone wolves in Lunaris Academy. Any werewolf who goes rogue again will be expelled. Period. It’s time we take back control of our academy."

And from the fierce look on the other cardinal alphas’ faces, it was clear they stood with him.

Violet stepped close to Asher, saying, "You do know this is not going to be easy."

"I know," Asher replied.

She continued, coming closer slowly.

"There’ll be lots of rules."

"Rules are meant to be broken, baby," Asher said, making her break into laughter.

Now standing in front of him, Violet added, "I’ll expect the shack house to be rebuilt, just like your houses, and those are not coming out of my purse. Not that I have any money in hand." She laughed hard. "I’m broke... unless Roman, of course, gives me full rights to make money in his animal form considering the previous event was a massive success "

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Asher leaned in. "You don’t need Roman. I can give you all my money if you want. But since you’re so big on earning it, I can always strip and earn you more money than Kitten Roman ever did."

"Aah, not happening," Roman announced, appearing out of nowhere. "Kitten Roman is not being replaced, and I want you five feet apart each time you talk from now on." He stepped between them and physically pushed them apart with his hands.

Violet was left speechless while Asher glared. "Aren’t you being childish right now?"

Roman didn’t care. As if he couldn’t see through Asher’s trick. He looked him straight in the eye and said instead, "Now that you’re done scheming, I want to talk to ’my Violet’." He used the same possessive tone Asher had used earlier.

Asher rolled his eyes, then said to Violet, "We’ll go over the rest of the plan later. Don’t forget to get enough sleep cause tonight will be massive." He leaned in, intending to peck her on the cheek, but Roman blocked him.

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Roman smiled with faux sweetness. "You already got your kiss. That should be enough. Save some sugar for the rest of us."

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Asher glared again, but finally turned and walked away.

Now given the chance, Roman took a deep breath and launched in without hesitation. "How could you betray me like that? You said it was all forgiven, only for you to—"

Violet silenced Roman with a searing kiss.

As if realizing what was happening, Roman slid his hands down to her ass and squeezed hard, grinding her against him. It felt so good, the anger vanished and all sins were instantly forgiven.

Unfortunately, the bliss didn’t last for as long as he wanted — maybe an hour.

Alaric yanked Roman away with zero hesitation, and before Violet could catch her breath, his mouth slammed against hers. A blissful rush of lightning energy washed over her, and she moaned out loud.

Thankfully, Alaric had the grace not to go further like Roman. He stepped aside, giving Griffin just enough space to appear in her periphery.

Violet was breathless at this point. Then Griffin smiled, leaned in, and smooched her gently on the lips.

"See you at the gala," he whispered before walking off, dragging Roman with him who had foolishly tried to sneak in another kiss.

It was quite the scene except when Violet turned, she found three very distinct reactions staring back at her.

"I don’t think I ever want to live your life," Daisy said dryly.

Typical Daisy.

Meanwhile, Ivy squealed like she’d just witnessed her favorite fantasy come to life.

Lila just looked... defeated.