Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

Read Alpha Asher by Jane Doe Chapter 108 – The morning was much quieter than either one of us expected. I was thankful Brandon rarely seemed to be home, since he loved to stir things up between him and Asher. How Asher hadn’t lost his temper and banished Brandon from the pack was beyond me, but I treasured every peaceful moment his infuriating brother was absent for.

We had expected a small uproar. It wasn’t everyday your Luna was revealed to double as the Vampire Queen. My priorities were quite literally divided down the center, between two groups of people that wanted to k**l one another. While there was some outcry by many of the older, seasoned members of the pack, there hadn’t been the large-scale uproar we were expecting.

That morning we met up with Rowena at the house Giovanni and Breyona were staying at. The rather small living room was packed with werewolves, vampire’s and the odd witch or two. The scent of blood and food intermingled in the air, like a strange and decadent perfume.

Giovanni and Tristan each leaned against the wall, from their respective sides of the room since neither had called a cease- fire on their feud. Tristan hovered closer to where Holly stood, only a few feet from the stairs so she could make a hasty retreat. He had managed to get her into the living room, but she hadn’t yet stepped foot from the house. I perched myself on the arm of the couch, beside where Breyona sat. Asher stood to my right, and Mason to his right.

“It’s wonderful to meet you, Holly.” Rowena smiled warmly. Her auburn hair was twisted into a loose knot on her head, and the mossy wrap around dress she wore swished with her every move. It was odd to see how friendly and non- threatening she looked, especially after last night. The knife-wielding, blood magic practicing pre-school teacher, was an enigma I planned to learn more about.

Holly’s eyes roamed Rowena’s face, undoubtedly seeing the same radiance I had first noticed. She brushed the strands of onyx hair from her face, the same color and length as my own. It was the only feature, along with our slate-grey eyes, that Holly and I shared.

“You’re the blood-witch?”‘ Was all she said, her voice much softer than mine.

“I’m not a practicing one, but I know the craft.” Rowena nodded pleasantly, reaching down to where her bag sat on the floor. She pulled two leather-bound books from within, the covers dry and peeling. They smelled of oils and dried lavender as she held them out for Holly. ” I understand how difficult this is-for both of you. To be unprepared for your own awakening, it’s not something I would wish on any young witch. I am not here to force you into anything. These books are to read at your own pleasure, while you decide if my help is something you might want.”

I hadn’t realized I was holding my breath until Holly moved ever so slowly and took the books from Rowena’s hands. Clutching them to her chest, she retreated back to her place. My eyes flickered to Asher’s and understanding passed between us. It was an improvement, and even the smallest counted.

“A word of warning from someone with years of experience; ignoring what is going on inside of you will only make it manifest harder. Gaining control of your magic, that is the cure you seek.”

Breyona left with Asher and I, going back to the house to get ready for the party. There was a hint of nerves bundled in my gut, especially since coming out as the Vampire Queen, but I had always loved a good party, That hadn’t changed, nor had it for Breyona.

The sweltering sun mixed with the coveted shade that blanketed the sprawling lake, I began to understand why this place was adored by so many people–and why the locals tend to keep it a secret. Trees of pine and oak surrounded the lake, which was larger than any I had seen before. It was clearly well taken care of, because the water was free of any algae or growth and the small pavilions were free of any litter. A large beach area surrounded the lake, along with numerous piers every fifty or so feet.

backed onto the sand, the beds stacked with beach towels and cases of beer. College students and young adults milled about,

b****i I wore and followed Breyona from the Escalade while Asher found some place suitable to park. Breyona’s sky-blue b****i matched the shade

Figured it might be a safe way to introduce a Vampire into the pack. He can be a

still feeling that pang

She sighed dramatically, her face falling. “I thought I’d try it until

laughing at the forlorn look on her

raspy, self-assured voice called out. I turned and found myself staring at the chest of a blond- headed male. I had to crane my head upwards to see his tanned face and chocolate eyes. Sand covered his shoulders and chest, and a volleyball was wedged between his arm and torso. ” You’re sure grabbing everyone’s attention you and your cute

me to it. One with shaggy brown hair jogged up and clapped him on the shoulder, his eyes wide and roaming my face. I didn’t miss how he inched his

The one with the brown hair hissed,

party before…” Blondie hesitated, his eyes growing

freak everyone out. This was about getting the pack to accept me and the rest of

whispered tidbits of our conversation flow from other people’s mouths, We found Asher nearly ten minutes later, as the rush of people attending grew heavier. It hadn’t

b****i she wore highlighted the rich tan to her skin. She looked as though she belonged on a beach in LA, not living deep within the forest in the middle of a pack

to another she-wolf, no matter their position in his life or pack. I swallowed

her breath, “I nearly took Giovanni’s head off for letting the grocery

her.’ Maya said simply. ‘She gives me

I snorted, knowing Maya would instantly detest anyone she viewed as a

soon as we came into view, proving my earlier statement. I t was hard not to return her smile, especially when she genuinely did look pleased. There was no doubt in my mind, she had heard the announcement and knew the truth just like the rest of the pack. Her golden curls bounced as she chirped, “I spent hours setting this entire thing up, sorting through everyone who wanted to come. We had to keep it invite only, since your big announcement and all of that-but this will give us plenty of time

my laugh as Breyona gave Cassidy

all some drinks. Afterwards we can find a good spot to put our towels. Wait until you see this place at night! I swear,

a bit intense.” Breyona