Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 24

I went to bed that night, a detailed dream of Sean filling my head.

He was thundering through the woods, his four paws raking up dirt as he barreled forward. Clumps of grass and earth sprayed out from behind him, tree’s and branches blurred as he ran past. The forest around him was slowing, his senses heightened in his wolf form.

“Lola.” A deep voice called out, slick like oil.

The bushes shook, and a strange sense of d***h settled over the forest. Thick and almost tangible, this strange shadow-like substance ebbed from all around me. It was black like smoke, lapping the ground as it ebbed closer and closer. Plants wilted under the touch of the strange smoke, urging it to move faster.

I sat from my bed with a startled breath, my dream had been cut short. It wasn’t surprising to have nightmares in times like this. I was merely lucky my nightmares didn’t include Katie or Kanyon’s glassy gaze.

Training without Alpha Asher was monotonous and almost boring. I sparred with Mason easily, taking him down multiple times. Deep in the back of my mind, I already missed Alpha Asher. A day without bothering him felt unsuccessful and pointless. I quickly realized how much I longed to see the fire b**n in his eyes as he fought his hidden desires.

After training Breyona and Mason tagged along to my house. The three of us ate lunch, my Grandma supplying Breyona with as many pastries as she could carry.

“Your Grandma is awesome.” Breyona groaned, munching on a brownie as we walked to her house.

“She’s only baking like this cause she’s stressed.” I chuckled.

“I wish my mom stress baked.” Breyona rolled her eyes, “My Mom stress cleans. Won’t even let us touch the kitchen anymore.”

“Mine just watches those spanish soap operas.” Mason shuddered, his eyes widening in fear.

“Is Mason scared of his Mom’s soap opera’s?” Breyona cackled, pelting him with a piece of brownie.

“You act like it’s funny but you’ve never had to sit and endure four hours of it.” Mason shook his head, “And this is why I’m always out and about.”

We walked up the stairs to Breyona’s house, and walked inside.

It had been years since I was in Breyona’s home, but not much had changed.

The family pictures still lingered on the walls, a few new ones added to the collection. Breyona looked nearly identical to her Mom and older sister. The newest photo was of Breyona, her sister, her Mom and Dad. Breyona’s sister had a large baby bump and an even wider grin on her face. Breyona’s lips were pulled up in a smirk, as though she was holding back laughter.

“Lola?” Breyona’s Mom called out, a surprised smile on her face. “I was wondering when I’d see your face again.”

“Hey, Miss Shelby.” I grinned, giving Breyona’s Mom a hug.

There was a time when Breyona and I were inseparable, a time before I met Tyler. I would spend most of my days at her house. Breyona’s Mom wasn’t a fan of my Mom, but that never stopped me from finding my way over their house. Breyona’s Mom would never turn me down, always offering a place to stay when my Mom became a little too overbearing.

“How’re you holding up?” Shelby frowned, giving my back a soft pat.

Breyona got her winning personality from her Mom, and her intense sarcasm from her Dad. Breyona’s Mom considered me a distant daughter, always making me feel included. The fact that she didn’t hold it against me when I ditched Breyona for Tyler, said loads about who she is as a person. Forgiving, kind, and compassionate. Just like Breyona.

“I’m managing.” I nodded, a tight smile on my face. “I don’t have it as bad as some others.”

through my mind. Losing someone so young took

Shelby smiled sadly. “Just know it

that.” I forced

truly didn’t want to approach. I was still struggling

off at her house, getting

to leave, making our usual walk. As

for us when we approached. The four of us began our usual run, looking

for the sickeningly sweet smell. This time around it was gone, leaving me to believe I had imagined the entire thing. Scents typically faded but never disappeared entirely,

almost convinced tonight would be another peaceful night, until

Something broke through

mind-link and the four

you see anything?” I shouted through

Someone replied, “It was too

paws thundered against the cool earth, heading to the Southern patrol station. When we finally arrived there were multiple

twenty feet into town.” Someone cursed in my

them?” Wade growled, “You couldn’t catch a simple

fast.” A sandy colored wolf shook it’s head. “We

loose through the mind-link. Everyone was pissed and on end. Someone had clearly made it into town, which meant another

got darker too.” A small voice called out in the midst of

frowned, my head turning to

wolf before, but that wasn’t surprising. I didn’t know many of the people in our

nodded, a soft feminine voice filling my head. “Like the

coming from it’s mouth. “She

her chocolate eyes looking towards

looked around at the trees

darker, doesn’t

think so.” I shrugged, “Like the

the words that came

I snapped, trying to stop the bickering. “I

bellowed through the mind-link,

at all of them, “Arguing will not

do, Lola?” Mason frowned, a small whine coming

continue searching the perimeter. If they try to leave, alert us immediately.” I snapped at five of the wolves, the little multi-colored one

town.” I continued barking orders, “We will search town

commands. Anxiety and adrenaline coursed through me. The last thing I wanted was to find another d**d body, but someone got through out perimeter. A simple rogue didn’t possess that kind of speed, nor did anything else for that matter. Whatever it was, barreled through the perimeter without being spotted. It was either the fastest creature in the world, or

body. No one was injured, and there was no

continued running patrol reported something nearly an hour later. Something had ran by them, never once stopping as it barreled through the woods.

Alpha Asher and Beta Devin know tonight’s events, we all headed home. The next patrol shift arrived early, setting

feminine voice

to meet those intelligent chocolate