Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

The drive back to my old pack was only five hours. While I remembered Tyler finding his mate like it was yesterday, the run to my grandma’s house had been hazy.

“You ran five hours?” I asked Maya, somewhat shocked.

“We needed to get the hell out of there.” She grumbled, “And now were going right back.”

“We don’t have a choice.” I sighed, “But were both different now.”

“You’re damn right we are.” Maya growled smugly.

We pulled up to the edge of the packs territory, escorted to the side of the road by some of the wolves who were guarding the perimeter. I was surprised that I didn’t recognize any of these wolves.

They emerged from the forest wearing nothing but low hanging sweat pants. I tried to keep my gaze to myself, but I’m still half human.

“What is your business coming here?” One of the men spoke up. His build was huge, and he had a long scar running down his bicep.

“Were here to visit family. My brother’s the Beta.” I replied, looking at each of their faces. There really wasn’t anyone here that I recognized. Had the pack grown in the time that I was gone?

“Beta Drake?” The man had a confused look on his face.

“What? No, Beta Sean.” I scowled. Since when did Tyler have a Beta named Drake? I wondered if everything was okay with Sean’s position in the pack. You typically have to do something really bad to lose your position like that.

A look of understanding crossed the man’s face, and he glanced at the other men with him.

“Go on through.” He nodded once, and my grandma wasted no time in pulling away.

“Well, that sure was strange.” My grandma looked at me and frowned, I’m sure she was thinking the same thing as me.

“It definitely was.” I frowned.

We drove through the center of town and I was shocked to see a ton of new faces. Something had definitely happened while I was gone.

I vaguely remembered Tyler telling me about another pack that needed help. Maybe they finally joined forces.

We pulled into the driveway of my old house. The white paint was now faded. It looked like I had been gone for much longer than a year. The flowers that were once outside were now wilted and dead. My mom was the one to take care of the flowers out front. How long has she been dead for?

I hesitated at the door, wondering if I should knock or just walk in. My train of thought was interrupted as my grandma opened the door and walked into the house.

the couch, my dad sitting

dad exclaimed, looking more surprised

had grown longer than ever, now reaching my waist. My silver eyes were much brighter, teeming with life. My skin was clear and porcelain-like, and I had lost

his arms. I

dad grumbled, ruffling my hair before he turned

“It’s good to see you, Ma.” He pulled her

me what the hell is going on.” I scowled at Sean, who was simply watching their exchange with

down on his recliner, looking tired and somewhat

going to break if you talk about it.” He grumbled at Sean. My grandma stood

up.”

eyes, “Wow, so surprised.

he told you, but Tyler was supposed to help another pack. They pissed off the Alpha of the Crescent pack and needed backup in case they went to war.” Sean started, and I was already becoming bored. Tyler’s mistakes didn’t surprise

and?” I drug my words out, letting him know I didn’t care

sh*t on the Crescent pack. He pissed off their Alpha, pissed him off real bad.” Sean shook his head as if he were trying

ego was going to bite him in the ass. His father was a half-assed Alpha and he

declared war on

faces but everything seemed

looking between Sean and my Dad’s

you what happened,” My dad spat angrily. “Not a single f**king pack would help Tyler. Tyler made us all fight. Every man and woman had to fight. Your mom died fighting. I couldn’t get to her in time.” My dad’s voice broke off

to myself. I knew Tyler was bad, but this was worse than I could imagine. Then again, they hadn’t finished the

his bitch and escaped while the rest of

and they gave us a few moments to process what Dad had said. Abandoning your pack was something no Alpha had ever done. Being an Alpha wasn’t a job, it was something embedded deep inside of you.

calm down. If he ever comes back Alpha will kill him.” Sean’s

who?” I

we did the only thing we could. We surrendered.” Sean

Crescent Pack.” Sean grumbled, obviously not enjoying the situation. I wondered what that would

his pack behind.” Dad spat, “He may be ruthless and cruel, but he’d sooner die than

saw my room was exactly how I had left it. I

that girl be his mate than us. We’d never abandon our

pack.” I replied to

Beta’s or anything. We had no obligation to this pack. Especially after Tyler.” Maya growled, but her words made sense.

and I went back downstairs. Grandma insisted on making dinner even though my Dad grumbled in disagreement. I knew he was happy to see his mom though. He needed his family after losing Mom. She may have not been his mate, but he’d