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.

that’s not going to

around my temples, and I wondered how that was possible. Tristan’s eyes trailed over my body, and yet he made no move to approach me. His eyes flickered from my own to the far wall, lingering on the clock for just a few moments. When his eyes met my own, a joyful grin formed

do no harm to tell you now.” Tristan shrugged, “By the time you wake

wondering if he could

smirked, “She is quite the mastermind. Your Alpha suspected, and yet she

my skin like shards of glass. Tyler could have avoided all of this and told me himself, but he continued playing

beautiful.” Tristan purred, “Until we

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

noting how calm Asher’s breathing sounded. The entire house was

feeling the overwhelming need to check on Brittany and Tyler. Tristan’s words had embedded themselves under my

down to the basement, I nearly screamed as Luna Freya emerged from the dark dungeon tunnel. Surprise flooded her eyes as she

you nearly gave me a heart a****k.” Luna Freya

I nodded, letting out a breathless chuckle.

understand Alpha Asher is suspicious after the a****k last night, and I allowed him to–question her, but I needed to make sure she was

wondered what unsavory methods 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 when you looked over the largest pack in the

understand.” I grimaced, and for a moment I wondered why I had come down

under the poor basement lights. The blood on her jacket was still wet, though her skin was free of blemishes or

the location of my

head, but remained focused on Luna Freya. I steadied myself as the boxes crashed

I shouted through the mind-link,

time to assess the damage. It was clear from the way Luna Freya moved, that she had extensive experience in fighting. Her movements

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

Luna Freya was the last thing I wanted, but I knew she wouldn’t let me leave this basement alive. From the look of primal determination on her face, I knew Asher would

to defend her left side. With a slim chance of survival, I lunged at her.

my skin, but my grip on

within me praised the blood. It ignited my cells, shocking my nerve endings as I became bloated with strength. Maya remained silent, speechless as she watched the other side of me make itself known. As much as Maya wanted to be angry, she knew what I was, and

pulled me away, pulling my

myself away from Luna Freya’s body, unable to pull my eyes from her frozen corpse. Her face was contorted in rage, her claws still lengthened. Her blood coated my mouth, and I

to meet Asher’s eyes, convinced this would change everything between us. How could he care for a monster? Would he even want

like jelly, but remained strong from the blood I had consumed. Asher’s hands toyed at the shredded shirt I wore, peeling it back to look

my stomach slowly. Instead of a wound, there were three raised lines, thick and jagged. The wound alone would have k****d me, and

from the stab wound.” Asher spoke, though his voice held no animosity. I dared

sputtering out as I realized I hadn’t a

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

I winced at the word, “When I taste it, I like it. I’m not some walking blood

Asher murmured, tearing the bottom of my shirt off and using it to wipe the blood from