Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 80 – Alpha Asher mind-linked his Beta, and the two of us waited by Jessie’s body until he showed. With Jessie’s lifeless face lingering in my mind, Asher turned to face me. His honey eyes were hard as they regarded me, stress and exhaustion hidden beneath the surface.

“The Vampire King used her as payment, didn’t he?” Asher asked, recognizing the pattern of d***h.

‘This isn’t your fault, Lola.’ Maya murmured, ‘You aren’t responsible for everyone.’

I wasn’t sure she knew about her heritage, and I never had the chance to explain. I had long stopped trying to understand the shadows and why they demand such payments, but I couldn’t see the point in k*****g another half-blood. Jessie was just a child, born into a world where species are at war, and collateral damage is high.

“Why?” Asher grimaced, anger flaring in his dark eyes.

“She was like me.” I stated simply, turning my face away as his intense eyes searched for my own. “Not the same blood-line, but she was a half-blood.”

“How long have you known this?” Asher asked, his voice dark.

“Not long.” I shook my head, “I met her when the attacks were happening. We could both smell the Vampire’s–though neither of us knew where the scent was coming from.”

“And this is an indication of her species?” Asher asked, his voice taking on an impatient tone.

I brushed the anger in his voice off, knowing we both endured a very long night. I wondered if either of us would manage to achieve any sleep. With my birthday two days away and a war between species looming over my head, I needed all the sleep I could manage.

“You can’t tell Breyona any of this.” I sighed, knowing her Mom would k**l the two of us if she found out we read her private collection of books. “Breyona’s Mom has a secret stash of books. We broke into her safe and read them. According to the books, Vampire’s scents are nearly undetectable. The scent is undetectable, unless you’re a Vampire.”

“Undetectable?” Asher questioned; his eyes were captivated as I continued speaking.

“They smell sweet–like, really sweet.” I grimaced as the smell ebbed to the front of my memory. “Jessie could smell them too.”

“Then, I suppose the shadows asked for the life of a half-blood.” Asher frowned, “Though he hadn’t k****d her himself.”

“Maybe the shadows have a preference.” I shrugged, though a nagging feeling remained in my gut. “I’m no closer to figuring them out than I was a month ago.”

“I’m not sure I want you to figure them out.” Asher murmured to himself, each of us sharing a look of uncertain concern.

“We need to talk to Brittany, don’t we?” I sighed, knowing this night wasn’t through yet.

“We do.” Asher nodded, “Though I would prefer to speak with her sooner rather than later.”

“I know.” I frowned, “I think I should speak with Tyler.

“Even locked in a cell, I cannot stand the thought of him under the same roof as you.” Asher growled lowly, exhaling sharply as we entered the house.

Alpha Bran had made it back to the packhouse before us, and was slumped on the living room couch. A thin trail of blood ran the length of his face, along with a b****y wound on his arm. The pristine couch in the living room was flecked with blood, but neither Alpha seemed to care.

“One of the fking vermin bit me.” Alpha Bran snapped, holding his arm up to showcase the b****y wound. “Bit me like I’m a fking sausage.”

him regret it?” I found myself asking, a dry smile

Bran returned my grim smile with one of his own. “His remains are scattered throughout the

of Alpha Zeke?” Asher questioned, his eyes flashing at Bran

to his men.” Alpha Bran

was far from mind as we walked down into the dungeons. While my nose wrinkled at the scent, my stomach no longer turned itself into knots. I had seen enough d***h

Tyler’s cell. It was almost

he glanced at

apology with a wave. I had long ago moved on from Tyler. The more I thought about my relationship with Tyler, the more I realized how much I had truly changed. The girl

Isaac?” Tyler snorted; his voice rough from lack of water. “Get in line, though I’m not sure you can compete

eyes at Tyler and watched as he pulled himself from the earthen wall. He was looking much more haggard than yesterday, his hair a couple shades darker from a

act smug while he rotted in a silver cage. “Are things not going so well with your

our species must have been brewing for quite some time, it was Tyler that lit the match and

pride clouds

a shell of what it used to be. “A question

well.” I nodded, remaining cautious incase Tyler had something up his

eyes ablaze with hidden emotion. “I assume your birthday is coming up any day now. Whoever could your

rolled my eyes. “And of course, I’m worried.

were bright, almost hopeful. “I knew they were planning an a****k, but I hadn’t a clue when or

couldn’t see the harm in answering

far.” I shrugged, “They headed to my Dad’s house. It seems they were looking for

him. He had nothing for them, nothing to benefit their cause of the complete destruction

in on this?” I

ear-splitting grin formed on Tyler’s face. A deep, raspy chuckle emerged from his chest while his eyes

desperate for this answer, I can see it in

my nose as I exhaled slowly. As I opened my eyes, Tyler’s grin had

you she was in fact working with the Vampire’s, your Alpha would k**l her, but I could be lying. Could you handle that,

time in Asher’s dungeons had muddled his mind, or perhaps he had

between Tristan and I to find out the truth. If Brittany was working with the Vampire’s, Tristan would know. For once, Maya begrudgingly accepted

and I were silent as we retreated up to our bedroom. Once the door closed softly, he turned to face me. I could see the exhaustion etched onto his gorgeous face; the corners of his full lips were turned down. His eyes were clouded, filled with

they would see the truth behind Alpha Asher. Rumored to be ruthless and cruel, Asher had a limitless love for his pack and people. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his pack,

I found myself asking, holding myself back

cried, a lot.” Asher sighed, running a hand through his already messy hair. “I

she?” I leaned in, my heart

have no idea the Vampire’s changed their plans.” Asher murmured

my own voice sounded. “I’m going to use

turned dark in seconds, flashing in anger as he stalked over to me. Before his lips parted, I knew what he was going to say. There wasn’t a chance in h**l he would willingly allow me to do this, but I didn’t care. I continued speaking before he had

Asher. Sean could have died tonight. My Dad, my Grandma both could have died tonight.” I frowned, remembering the fear I

obsidian eyes. “If he touches you, moves towards you, or breaths too closely,