Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

Chapter 114 – Asher arrived minutes after I had accepted Cordelia’s help, slipping through the front door with much more stealth than he should’ve had for someone his size. I spotted his towering form from across the room, the crease between his eyebrows and tension in his shoulders were among the first things I noticed.

“Was everything alright with patrol?” I asked, drawn to his side. He slid an arm around my waist, letting his hand rest inches above my backside. I could feel the ire he was holding back and gave him a stubborn look.

“Patrols are running smoothly. It’s just quiet out there.” Asher cleared his throat, directing my attention from his plush lips and eyes of molten honey. His thumb skated along my pulse, those lips twitching as they registered the brief spike.

His eyes flickered to Cordelia, who had fished out a bundle of sage from her bag and lit the end with a match until it was smoldering. Asher watched with a dry expression as the middle-aged witch wandered throughout the lower floor of the house, humming softly as she wafted the burning herbs through the air.

“An honor to meet you, Alpha Asher. And thank you kindly for allowing me inside of your pack.” Cordelia said with a warm voice, giving Asher a motherly smile.

He blinked a few times, watching the witch as she continued throughout the house. We followed her up the stairs, both Breyona and I cooing as Asher gave us a tour of the second floor.

The halls were wide and the ceilings tall, but they were nothing like the labyrinth of Tyler’s house. Asher knew the last thing I wanted was to live in an empty mansion, where my footfalls and hushed breath would be the only sounds to grace the halls.

‘The house is beautiful. It’s better than anything I could’ve imagined.’ I made sure to tell him, hiding my smile as pride swelled in his chest.

“Burning sage will get rid of the witch’s negative energy. I could tell her d***h happened in the living room. That’s where the funk was thickest.” She addressed both Asher and I, her hands clasped together. “I sense no spells or curses placed on the premises, so it’ll be safe to stay here tonight. I’ll come back tomorrow, and we can go over some other means of protection for you.”

As Breyona and Cordelia began chatting about crystals and their different structures, I was focused on Asher and the cellphone pressed against his ear.

Even without enhanced hearing, I’d be able to pick out Zeke’s boisterous laugh among the crowd cheering through the phone. Some obscure pop song thundered through the phone, drowning out the sea of individual voices nearby.

“Heeey, Ash!” Zeke shouted from the other end; the rest of what he had to say was muffled by the crowd and pulsing music. “Some kid…d***s…knocked-out… cops…didn’t even believe I’m an alpha…”

into a smirk when Asher gave me a

Ash again.” Asher rolled his eyes, running a hand over his stubble covered jaw. The frustrated action had an unintended effect on my lady parts, who found Asher even more alluring when he was pissed off. The

pouty and defensive,

“…not drunk…couple bottles…best-friend forever…”

clasping a hand over

Zeke was a clingy drunk?” I whispered, clutching onto Breyona as the two of us erupted in muffled laughter. Even Asher, whose eyes softened as

mind-link me?” Asher sighed heavily, “‘d be able

up…” Was all I heard on the other end, followed by

himself into this time?” I shook my head; if there was one person who could get into more trouble

gets to go and deal with it?” Breyona teased, her grin growing wider when Asher flashed

if he’s caused any damages, I’ll take over his pack.”‘ Asher grunted, and while Cordelia’s widened in shock, Breyona and I

chuckled under his breath. Asher threatening to conquer Zeke’s pack was a frequent occurrence, but it was something we all knew would never happen. As stoic and brooding as Asher acted, he enjoyed Zeke’s chaotic presence as much as

I insisted, sighing softly

and the party -a girl only had so much energy

for days now.” His stare rooted me

out a sigh, guilty because I wasn’t the only one suffering from lack of sleep. Asher had just as much on his plate as I did, and had managed

hold back the yawn that left my open mouth, making my eyes water and grow heavy. Beneath it all, I was a little more than excited for tomorrow, to learn the basics of magic. I was more than curious about my witch

Lola. You have a busy day tomorrow.’ The reverence in which he said my name made my heart flutter, filling me with a warmth that prompted me to wrap my arms around his torso, breathing in

I pouted, feeling a sense of relief when the husky words,

down on her, the hidden adoration in his eyes, I swore he and Asher had more in common than they cared to admit. “We’ll also drop Cordelia off at