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…”

Asher gave me a look that said, ‘don’t

found Asher even more alluring when he was pissed off. The

and defensive, shouted through the

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

he just say ‘best-friends forever’?” Breyona snorted, clasping a hand over her

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 they found

“‘d be able to hear

time…too drunk…hurry up…” Was all I heard on the other end, followed by a

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

with it?” Breyona teased, her grin growing wider when Asher flashed

clue, but if he’s caused any damages, I’ll take over his pack.”‘

pack was a frequent occurrence, but it was something we all knew would never happen. As

come with you.” I insisted, sighing softly as a yawn rose

assassination attempt, and the party -a girl only had so much

some sleep, like you’ve been wanting to do for days now.” His stare rooted me in place, along with the fondness

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 it

was a little more than excited for tomorrow, to learn

have a busy day tomorrow.’ The reverence in which he said my name made my heart flutter, filling me with

long?’ I pouted, feeling a sense of relief when

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 the house