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.

I hopped in the shower, practically swaying on my feet from exhaustion. As

me. Groaning ever so dramatically, I rolled over and picked up the crumpled

Welcome Home, Lola.

but I couldn’t place where I had

mumbled, stuffing the note in one

shrugged it off, letting my exhaustion take over as I fell asleep on

set an alarm on my

shorts. I even managed to put my

the rest

you’re not late

“I’m the poster child for

Lola.” A feminine voice called out

eyes. Breyona gave me a small smile. I noticed how different she

Good to see you.” I smiled back

gave me a small smile and

scoffed playfully, “Tell that

inside one of the lockers, rushing

Not that I’d ever admit this, but

demanded your attention, while his words demanded your

and defensive moves. Alexander and Jax will provide help.” Alpha

better today.” Maya

supposed to be paying attention.”

let my eyes drift from his untidy hair to his honeycomb eyes. He really did look good today. He wore

groups. I stifled a groan as I saw Alpha Asher make his way over

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

to his chiseled jaw and I noticed the muscle in his jaw was still. I couldn’t help

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

tell me you aren’t curious.”

I sighed, batting my

a little flip when he ran his fingers through his tousled hair, keeping a straight face as he

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

fast, so

Alpha Asher was an entirely different

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

Alpha Asher was my agility. I had taken gymnastics until I was fourteen, and still

switched to offense. I found it harder and harder to focus on training when this

being murderous he

feel your blows.” Alpha Asher

and rolled my eyes at him, “I’m only 105lbs, there’s only so much muscle I can have on my body. Not all of us can

be a match for

boiled in my veins. I felt

treated as weak. Tyler would never let me start

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

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

to my dismay Alpha