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.

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

Groaning ever so dramatically, I rolled over and picked up the crumpled piece of paper I

Welcome Home, Lola.

hand writing felt somewhat familiar, but I couldn’t place where I

the note in one of

letting my exhaustion take over as I

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

bra and a matching pair of shorts. I even managed

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 room we trained in was bare, only thin foam flooring protected us from the hard

see you’re not late today.” Sean

the poster child for

feminine voice called out

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

to see you.” I smiled back at

smile and a nod, “You

“Tell that to my sore

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

Not that I’d

while his

will each take turns switching between offensive and defensive moves. Alexander and Jax will provide help.” Alpha Asher called out to all of

looks even better

be paying attention.” I

my eyes drift from his untidy hair to his honeycomb eyes. He really did look good today. He wore a simple black t-shirt and

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

see you’ve managed to arrive on time today.” His honey comb eyes stared down

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

theory aren’t you.” Maya sighed, shaking

aren’t curious.” I smirked when she remained

batting my eyelashes at his unwavering

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

me, and I huffed at him. Before I had the chance

small and fast,

Alpha Asher was an entirely different

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

had taken gymnastics until I was fourteen, and still practiced what I had

I found it harder and

was being murderous he looked

hardly feel your blows.” Alpha Asher snapped, pulling me from

only so much muscle I can have on

be a match for me.” Alpha

past the anger that boiled in

was nothing I hated more than being treated as weak. Tyler would never let me start training, insisting I was too small to survive in a real fight.

to the ground. Rolling to the side and jumping to

made contact with Alpha Asher’s cheek. I also could’ve swore I broke my

my dismay Alpha Asher looked completely