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.

my feet from exhaustion. As sore as I

flopped down in my bed and heard something crinkle beneath me. Groaning ever so dramatically, I rolled over and

Welcome Home, Lola.

hand writing felt somewhat familiar, but I

the hell.” I mumbled, stuffing the note in one

over as I fell asleep on top

the morning bright and early, actually having remembered to set an alarm on my phone. One less thing to

of shorts. I even managed to put

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 trainee’s. As always the large

you’re not late today.” Sean smirked at

back, “I’m the poster child for

A feminine voice called out

eyes. Breyona gave me a small smile. I noticed how different she actually looked. Her dirty blonde hair was cropped short in one of

see you.” I smiled

smile and a nod,

playfully, “Tell that

shoved my bag inside one of the lockers, rushing to get back before

Asher’s deep voice called out. Not that I’d ever admit this, but

while

switching between offensive and defensive moves. Alexander and Jax will provide help.” Alpha Asher called

looks even better today.” Maya

supposed to be paying attention.”

his honeycomb eyes. He really did look good today. He

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

today.” His honey comb eyes stared

eyes flickered 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

aren’t you.” Maya sighed, shaking

me you aren’t curious.” I smirked when

isn’t it?” I sighed, batting my eyelashes at his

ran his fingers through his tousled hair, keeping a straight face as he looked on

I huffed at him. Before I had the chance to take a damn

small and fast, so I can typically get out

was an entirely

was like he instantly knew his opponents weaknesses and adjusted his technique to

was my agility. I had taken gymnastics until I was fourteen,

I found it harder and harder to focus on training when

being murderous

to gain muscle. I can hardly feel your blows.”

only so much muscle I can have on my body. Not all of us can walk

you may actually be a match for me.” Alpha Asher

past the anger that boiled

than being treated as weak. Tyler would never let me start training, insisting I

to the side and jumping to my feet, I swung my

fist made contact with Alpha Asher’s cheek. I also

dismay Alpha