Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 81 – I laid awake until Asher’s breathing grew heavy, slowing as he fell asleep. With his arms wrapped around me, and the heat from his body warming my bones, I closed my eyes and thought of Tristan.

It was harder than I expected, tapping into that sliver of myself, the part of me that longed for Tristan. Hour after hour passed as I stared at the backs of my eyelids, until a tugging sensation formed in my gut.

I circled around the couch and faced Tristan. His blonde hair looked gold as it attracted light from the blazing fire. His hands were clasped tightly, anger burning in his gaze as he stared into the hungry flames. I watched in silence as he noticed me, the anger replaced itself with amused interest.

“Well, hello beautiful.” Tristan purred, leaning back on the couch as his eyes roamed me lazily.

I ignored the tingling of my scarlet mark and gave Tristan a hard look. I could still see the remnants of anger burning in his eyes, though he tried to conceal it with a sly grin.

“Rough night?” I asked, my eyes probing the depths of his own. Tristan hid his irritation skillfully, a look of mock offense forming on his face.

“Clearly.” He scoffed, but continued eyeing up my b**e legs. “Though, you could drastically change that.”

“Don’t count on it.” I snorted, “Does it hurt? To know one of your own betrayed you for the love of a she-wolf.”

“Hurt?” Tristan mused; his eyebrow cocked. “It does not hurt. Is it a horrible inconvenience? Yes. Regardless, Giovanni will be dealt with in time.”

“If you say so.” I shrugged, schooling my face into a mask of indifference. “Giovanni’s loyalty will be useful. I can’t wait to hear what he knows.”

“My dear, you believe you are the only ones who have spies?” The corners of Tristan’s lips twitched, his eyes playful and amused.

“Really?” I chuckled, shaking my head in disbelief. “I highly doubt your spies would get past Alpha Asher for long.”

“You think too highly of your Alpha.” Tristan chuckled, his ocean eyes burning into my own. “Though, I’ll let you find out for yourself.”

“Is Brittany one of those spies?” I mused, paying close attention to the emotion burning in his eyes.

Whether Tristan had anticipated my question or not, his eyes revealed nothing. His lips twitched into a smile, one that sent irritation flooding my veins.

“Brittany?” Tristan smirked, “The mate of your prior boyfriend?”

“You know who I’m talking about.” I rolled my eyes, his smirk widening. “Is she a spy?”

“And why should I give you anything, beautiful?” Tristan asked, “You have given me nothing in return.”

“What do you want?” I asked, my eyebrow raised as I anticipated his response.

“You.” Tristan shrugged, flashing me a predatory grin.

going to happen.” I

possible. Tristan’s eyes trailed over my body, and yet he made no move to approach me. His eyes flickered from my own

you now.” Tristan shrugged, “By the time you wake

wondering if he could hear the affect his

is quite the mastermind. Your Alpha suspected,

words settled in my mind, each word piercing my skin like shards of glass. Tyler could have avoided all of this and told me himself, but he continued playing games. I wasn’t sure what Tristan meant when he said it would be too late, but I couldn’t risk staying around

purred,

a thin sheet of glass, shattering to the floor as I awoke in bed. The sun was beginning to

some clothes, noting how calm Asher’s breathing sounded. The entire house was silent, and I saw no point in

tiptoed downstairs, shuddering at how dark and eerie the house felt at night. I headed down to the basement, feeling the overwhelming need to check on Brittany and Tyler. Tristan’s words had embedded themselves under my skin, filling me with a sense of dread and

from the dark dungeon tunnel. Surprise flooded her

heart a****k.” Luna Freya exhaled sharply, humor

I nodded, letting out a breathless chuckle. “What are you

Alpha Asher is suspicious after

Asher had resorted to in order to get answers from Brittany, though I couldn’t blame him. Holding the title of Alpha wasn’t an easy job, especially

moment I wondered why I had come down

in my throat as the dark stain on Luna Freya’s jacket made itself known. Deep in color, shining under the

as she caught the location of my gaze. Something dark and feral crossed her eyes,

knocking into a stack of boxes. I grunted as something hard slammed into my head, but remained focused on Luna Freya. I steadied myself as the boxes crashed to the floor, and I hoped the noise had woken the

the mind-link, ‘Asher,

damage. It was clear from the way Luna Freya moved, that she had extensive experience in fighting. Her movements were graceful, calculated and precise. She wasn’t toying

faint due to the roaring in my ears. My head throbbed in time to

I wanted, but I knew she wouldn’t let me leave this basement alive. From the look of

her left side. With a slim chance of survival, I lunged at her. A snarl

blood. Rich and decadent like dark chocolate, I struggled to pull myself from her body. Her claws scraped at my skin, but my grip on her was iron clad. I could no longer feel the

I became bloated with strength. Maya remained silent, speechless as she watched the other side of me make itself known. As much as Maya

was a beacon that pulled me away, pulling

frozen corpse. Her face was contorted in rage, her claws still lengthened. Her blood coated my mouth, and I resisted the animalistic urge

Asher’s eyes, convinced this would change everything between us. How could he care for a

I had consumed. Asher’s hands toyed at the shredded shirt I wore, peeling it back to look at my stomach. Luna

stomach slowly. Instead of a wound, there were three raised lines, thick and jagged. The

wound.” Asher spoke, though his voice held no animosity. I dared to look into his eyes, flinching at the

My voice fell short, sputtering out as I realized I hadn’t a clue what

you find out you craved blood?” Asher asked, cupping my chin as he forced me to

don’t–I don’t crave it.” I winced at the word, “When I taste it, I

tearing the bottom of my shirt off