Defy The Alpha(s) - Chapter 714

Capítulo 714: No Escaping His Wrath

The doctors said Natalie was lucky as hell, considering the condition of her wrecked car. She had escaped the crash with only a mild head injury, two cracked ribs, and a bruised lung from the seatbelt and airbag impact.

All of this could have been far worse. She could have suffered internal brain bleeding or a skull fracture; the ribs could have pierced her lung, or multiple ribs could have collapsed inward, causing massive bleeding in the chest.

But none of that was the case. Instead, she was admitted to the ICU for monitoring. And just as Dion had promised her, he didn’t leave her side.

Dion watched over her like her guardian angel, his brows furrowing at how fragile and vulnerable Natalie looked at that moment. There were so many machines attached to her body and though he knew she’d survive, he couldn’t help but still worry.

It wasn’t his fault, but Dion couldn’t help feeling responsible for her. If only he hadn’t distracted her earlier with his bike, she wouldn’t be here.

Suddenly, his phone buzzed and Dion snapped out of it, wiping his face with his palm. He hadn’t even realized the tears until now.

There was a notification on his screen. He opened the article, and froze.

Nicole, the Oracle’s wannabe, had released a post about Natalie.

And it was exactly what he had dreaded.

LUNAR SCOOP: THE AVAX ILLUSION SHATTERS

Posted 3:00 PM | 2,401 comments | 198 reposts

Written by: Nicole.

Well… well… well.

If it isn’t the fall of another golden idol.

Just when I thought our scandal quota was finally full after the Elsie Tapes, the universe said, “Hold my drink.”

Today, Lunaris Academy choked on a scandal so thick even the Oracle’s precious teacups must be rattling. Because the name on everyone’s lips right now is not Violet, nor Elsie.

It’s Natalie Avax.

Yes. That Natalie Avax. The untouchable. The heiress. The girl who looked down on everyone like we were dust on her designer heels.

And now?

Now her skeletons didn’t just fall out of the closet. They kicked the door down.

Turns out diamonds shatter after all.

Rumors that started as whispers have exploded into full-blown wildfire across campus and online circles alike, all pointing to one horrifying claim:

That Natalie Avax was involved in an inappropriate relationship with her stepmother.

Let that sink in because no amount of family money can duct-tape this one back into the shadows.

Screenshots have surfaced this morning of private conversations allegedly between Natalie and Kate Avax. Messages that should never exist between a guardian and a child. Words no one expected to see linked to Lunaris’s most polished human elite.

And before anyone rushes in screaming “but she’s young!” — let’s pause and remember one of the leaked messages : “I wish I was with you, kate. I wish father could just die and I could have you all to myself. I miss you.”

I don’t know what anyone thinks but this is emotional dependence so intense it borders on fixation. And if you still think this is just some innocent misunderstanding, I strongly suggest you re-read what devotion actually looks like when no one thinks they’re being watched

However, who am I to judge, right?

But the cruel irony is the girl who sneered at Elsie’s downfall is standing center stage herself. Funny how karma doesn’t wait for applause and how fast the spotlight turns.

ENTER: DION, THE UNLUCKIEST LOVE INTEREST ALIVE

And poor, poor Dion.

Yes, our local keyboard warrior, and junior chaos distributor was spotted today getting very close to Natalie shortly before her accident.

So cute.

But let me ask the obvious question:

Does Dion know he’s just the rebound character in a tragedy already written?

Because from the messages, it seems Natalie’s feelings for Kate wasn’t just messy, it’s a consuming one. And first love scars deep.

My advice to Dion? It’s not worth it darling, so run while your spine still bends.

THE ACCIDENT

Yes, it’s confirmed.

Natalie Avax was involved in a serious crash this afternoon and is currently in the ICU. Official details are sealed. Unofficially, the panic probably played a role.

Was she fleeing the shame? Fear? Or the truth finally catching up?

We don’t know.

But what we do know is that when reputations shatter this spectacularly, survival becomes secondary.

Still recovery is deserved. No matter what.

FINAL THOUGHT

Once again, Lunaris proves that power doesn’t protect you from ruin, it only makes the fall louder.

Natalie darling, heal fast because the court of public opinion is waiting.

And it never forgets.

Until the next crown cracks, darlings, stay polished on the outside and rotten where it really counts.

Dion really shouldn’t have clicked on the comment section. But curiosity was a wicked thing.

The first comment at the top made his stomach turn.

@Amanda:

Imagine blasting Elsie to ashes when Natalie was the real monster all along. Green grass, green snake. Definition of fake. Let’s stop pretending, she enjoyed every second of it.

@Mira to @Amanda:

What is wrong with you? A child cannot consent. You must have literal farts in your brain for saying that.

@Amanda to @Mira:

Aww, look at the Natalie fan club scrambling. Must be hard watching your queen fall.

@Mira to @Amanda:

No, what’s hard is imagining the kind of home that raised you. A condom could have prevented your existence.

Dion swallowed hard and kept scrolling.

@Penelope:

It’s not abuse if both of them wanted it. And judging from those messages, Natalie definitely wanted it.

@Daisy Fairchild to @penelope :

A minor is a minor. Get that into your Neanderthal brain cells and log off forever.

It was safe to say that Dion nearly saw red as he scrolled through more comments because while some defended Natalie, many didn’t.

Most of them didn’t care about the truth at all. They just wanted to drag down the untouchable Natalie now they’ve seen the opportunity.

Dion’s fingers slowly curled into fists as he stared at the screen. This wasn’t just gossip anymore, it was a public execution and Nicole had handed them the knife.

Even though her article had been dressed in humor and fake concern, she had intentionally set the stage and let the crowd tear Natalie apart like meat.

Dion’s jaw clenched.

He was going to destroy her. He would use her as the scape goat so others learned. There would be no escaping his wrath.