Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

I stayed on the couch wallowing in my pain until the smell of dinner lifted my spirits. My grandma was cooking again and as much as my Dad protested I could tell he had missed her cooking.

We sat around the table eating dinner and exchanging stories. Dad wanted to know all about what I had gotten into while I was gone.

“So you already finished high school?” Sean asked, I could tell he was somewhat jealous. Sean graduated a year ago at the age of 18. While I was home schooled, he was forced to go to the local public school.

“Yup, I officially graduated.” I teased, sticking my tongue out at him.

My Dad smiled at us as we bickered, “Now only one more year to go and you can find your mate.” My Dad winked at me. My nineteenth birthday wasn’t for a couple months now.

From eighteen every werewolf is able to sense their mate. That is, if they’re within sniffing distance. Though I haven’t.

“Jeez, can you imagine that. Her mate is gonna have to put up with a lot.” Sean smirked at me.

I rolled my eyes at him, “I’m definitely not going to make it easy on him.”

“So, who the hell trained you while you were gone? Alpha’s been here for a week and I haven’t seen anyone able to keep up with him.” Sean frowned, obviously interested in my trainer.

Me and my grandma met eyes just for a second.

“It didn’t feel like I was keeping up with him.” I shrugged, wincing at my sore shoulder.

“You definitely were. Everyone else got pummeled bloody.” Sean cringed. “He made each of us fight him one on one to see what were capable of.”

“So that means he wont be my partner tomorrow?” I asked cheerfully. My dread about tomorrow was dissipating by the second.

“I guess not.” Sean shrugged, “Now tell me, whose your trainer?”

Stifling a nervous giggle, I replied “Oh just grandma’s neighbor. He’s really skilled in jujitsu and stuff.” I shrugged as if it weren’t a big deal.

I shot my grandma a sly look and she winked back at me.

“Do you have any plans for the weekend, Lola?” My Dad asked in between bites.

Tomorrow was Friday, leaving Saturday and Sunday training-free.

“Mm, not really. I don’t exactly have friends here anymore.” I shrugged. In fact, I hadn’t had any friends all year. My only company had been grandma, Chris, and the employee’s of the supermarket we would often go to.

I didn’t feel the need to surround myself with people anymore.

“You could always talk to Breyona y’know.” Sean shrugged as if it weren’t a big deal.

I sighed and bit my lip, “I don’t know about that. She’s probably still mad at me, I know I would be.”

Breyona was one of my closest friends, but when Tyler and I started dating I set her to the side. Tyler had his own group of friends that didn’t care for Breyona and like an idiot I chose them over her.

“I wouldn’t be so sure about that,” Sean shrugged “I talked to her during practice and she asked how you had been. She said she felt terrible about what happened between you and Tyler.”

“Really, she said that?” I felt myself smile in spite of everything, maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to talk to her.

“She did. It’s been a year since then, Lola. She might’ve moved on from the past.” Sean shrugged.

shower, practically swaying on my feet from exhaustion. As sore as I felt, I knew it would only

flopped down in my bed and heard something crinkle beneath me. Groaning ever so dramatically, I rolled over and picked up the crumpled piece of paper

Welcome Home, Lola.

somewhat familiar, but I couldn’t place where I had seen

the hell.” I mumbled, stuffing the note in

take over as I fell asleep on top of

remembered to set an alarm on my phone.

grey sports bra and a matching pair of shorts. I even managed to put my long hair in a

arrived at the pack house just in time. Feeling energized from breakfast and a full night of sleep, I made my way over to the rest of the

you’re not late

the poster child

A feminine voice called out

small smile. I noticed how different she actually looked. Her dirty blonde hair was cropped short in

Breyona. Good to see you.”

me a small smile and a nod, “You did

playfully, “Tell that to my sore

the locker room and shoved my bag inside one of the lockers, rushing to get back

deep voice called out. Not that

attention, while his words demanded

defensive

better

to be paying attention.”

drift from his untidy hair to his honeycomb eyes. He really did

he was finished speaking everyone paired off into their groups. I stifled a groan as I saw Alpha

arrive on time today.” His honey comb eyes stared down at me, not conveying

to his chiseled jaw and I noticed the muscle in his jaw was still. I couldn’t help but wonder if it only moved when he

going to test that theory aren’t you.” Maya sighed, shaking

curious.” I smirked when she

sighed, batting my

did a little flip when he ran his fingers through his tousled hair, keeping

His rough voice commanded me, and I huffed at him. Before I had the chance to take a damn breath, he was charging at me like

and fast, so

against Alpha Asher was an entirely

specifically for me. It was like he instantly knew his opponents weaknesses and adjusted his technique to use it against

Asher was my agility. I had taken gymnastics until I was fourteen, and still practiced what I had learned. Agility would’ve been more helpful if Alpha Asher wasn’t

switched to offense. I found it harder and harder to focus on training when this god-like man was

he was being murderous he looked

your blows.” Alpha

“I’m only 105lbs, there’s only so much muscle I can have on my body. Not all

you fought as well as you talked, you may actually be a match for me.” Alpha Asher

ground my teeth together, trying to fight past the anger that boiled in my veins. I felt my fists

me start training, insisting I was too

at Alpha Asher. I managed to easily dodge his attempt at slamming me to the ground. Rolling to the side and jumping to my feet, I swung my fist at the side of his face. I used all the strength I had in

contact with Alpha Asher’s cheek.

dismay Alpha Asher