Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

Alpha Asher Novel [by Jane Doe] Chapter 209

I didn’t have to be linked to Zeke to feel his hurt. Even if he did hide it perfectly, it was there just beneath the surface, bubbling and festering away like an open wound. Things between Asher and I weren’t always perfect, and I knew from experience how badly it could hurt to be cast aside by your mate.

Zeke didn’t dignify her with a response. He shook his head ruefully and left the room. When he emerged into the observation room, he made a beeline for the door and left without a word. The urge to storm in there and smack the hell out of her was strong, so strong that I had to take a few deep breaths to keep calm.

‘Zeke interviewed Tessa. He just left, so you might run into him.‘ I mind–linked Asher, giving him a heads up before he found out some other way.

Asher’s disappointment trickled down the bond, mixed with his concern for Zeke.

‘She didn’t tell him anything, did she?‘

‘No, she didn’t. She actually said that she’d prefer torture over having to talk to him.‘ I scoffed, glaring at the witch through the double–paned glass.

“If you’re going to stand there and glare at me, you might as well come inside and do it to my face.” Tessa called out, her voice crackling through the speakers mounted in the corners of the room. Who knows, maybe I’ll tell you a secret or two. You wouldn’t imagine the information I’ve got locked in my head.”

”

I had almost given into her obvious goading, seconds away from storming in there to defend Zeke. Even with her egging me on by holding what she knew

over my head, the way she phrased it made me pause. It was the inspiration for a plan, one that required someone specific for it to work.

‘Hey, Asher. You‘re on your way here, right?‘ I called out, tapping my foot impatiently.

Tessa continued to talk, but I easily tuned her out. She wasn‘t as vicious and condescending as her twin. Her attempts to piss me off were mediocre and half hearted at best.

‘Yeah, I‘m a couple minutes out. Did you need me to bring anything?‘ He replied.

‘Actually, I do. Pick up Zeke and Rowena and bring them here. I‘ve got a plan.‘

“I‘m sorry, you want me to what?” Rowena questioned, her eyebrows lifting.

She smoothed out the flowy dress she wore and lowered herself into one of the metal chairs in the observation room. Zeke sat to her left; his face carved into a permanent scowl.

it’s possible for you to use your

all things living and organic,

won’t know for sure without seeing the witch

Asher, who nodded in silent

me.” I said, gesturing to the

circling the cot she now sat on. For good measure, Asher bound her wrists and secured them to the bar bolted onto the wall. It was just a

would have to touch her to work her magic. Tessa didn’t seem like the volatile type, but we couldn’t risk her trying to physically attack

over Tessa, three of her fingers pressed against the younger witch’s forehead. Her lips were pursed with concentration as the tingle of magic filled the air. A few minutes passed when she stood and straightened

I can slip into her mind.” She stated, but the way she trailed off made it seem as though

I wasn’t the only one

‘ but‘ at the

Tessa’s face.

going to be easy. She’s strong

to need Lola to use her magic to subdue her and make her compliant. It will be daunting

“I‘m not going to lie, it‘s…it‘s going to be risky for you. Since she‘s your mate and there‘s a connection between you two, there‘s a chance

dropped to the floor between my feet.

neck. Her body tensed to the point where I could see her tendons straining against her skin. As nice as it would‘ve been to assume she

Asher spoke up first.” We‘ll have to find another way. It‘s

“Agreed.” Ichimed in…

I could

with a mixture of emotions, so many that I couldn’t even begin to untangle them all. They dripped from the sharp points of his frown, pouring from eyes just a few

said, “You have my permission to do

don’t.” Asher said, his voice

Tessa to

grief for my friend, and for the happiness I could

my hand on his shoulder, but he

risking your mind. We will find another way to

my mind. I’ve made my decision, and as a fellow Alpha and Luna, I expect you both to respect it.” Zeke said coldly, his shoulder rigid beneath my hand.

and asked, ” When can you begin?”