Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

Chapter 238

Chapter 238

As the back patio came into view, along with Asher’s broad shoulders and unruly hair, I realized my gut had been right after all. Flecks of dazzling gold swirled in his eyes and were bright even in the dark, much brighter the porch lights with their artificial glow.

His shoulders visibly relaxed as his eyes settled on my face. Only. I could see and feel the fury that painted his iris’s gold. While my vision might’ve tunneled on Asher, I didn’t fail to notice he wasn’t alone. Reclined on the swinging bench was Breyona and Giovanni. Mason and Clara occupied the two chairs off to the side.

There wasn’t a single smiling face, only scowls carved deep with worry.

I’d almost forgotten about Ember and Angelica, both of which were partially concealed behind my back, until Asher let out a snarl that nearly shook the entire house.

Ember went deathly still. The temperature rose several degrees, quick enough that a sweat began to break out along the back of my neck.I took a step towards my mate.

“Don’t, Asher. They’re with us.”

Breyona shoved herself off the bench, evading Giovanni’s arms before they could pin her in place. “Since f*cking when?”

“It’s a recent development.” I admitted, waiting for Brandon to chime in. When he didn’t, I was forced to continue. “You don’t have to trust her. Trust me, okay?”

“Where’s Tessa?” Ember didn’t hesitate to ask.

Surprisingly, Clara was the one who answered. “Your sister’s inside with her mate. You ain’t welcome in yet, though.”

“Where the f*ck have you been?” Asher bellowed.

I bristled at fury in his voice, thinking he was talking to me. His eyes, however, were trained on Brandon.

“Oh, you know. Here and there.” Brandon replied dryly, grunting when Ember slammed her elbow into his ribcage.

I wondered if Ember could set things on fire with her glare, because she looked angry enough to kill.

Brandon sighed dramatically. As usual, he wasn’t taking a d*mned thing seriously.

“I was captured by Ember…my mate.”

He was more than reluctant to admit the second part.

Silence and shock rippled along each of their faces, the same that had passed through me back when I found out. As deafening as it was, the silence didn’t last long. It was replaced with a low growl I barely recognized as my own when she walked out.

was cut short when she popped her head out of the back

All rational thought evaporated from my head as I stared

I know.

sent out to the shadows, drawing them from the depths of the forest by the

heard Angelica coo in amazement, but the sound was swallowed before I could truly register it. “Lola, what the hell!” She screeched, golden-blonde hair falling

and outrage. I stumbled back, swallowing my surprise when he went to take a step towards me. Ember, of all people, cut him off. Her palms were flat against his chest as she held him back. His eyes flickered between her face and

Cassidy’s shrill scream was cut short. Her chest continued to heave, and as her lips trembled, I could

the

tone Asher’s voice had taken on sent a wave of agonizing pain through my

me. He

I was about to say, a truth that

always been her.

She wriggled

her d*mn mind, Asher. You know me!

mate looked between Cassidy and I, and for the first time in our tumultuous relationship, he truly seemed torn. When Asher failed

to me?! You’re my best-friend. I-I

if it hadn’t been my own brother that whispered her name in my ear, even

I

through Asher’s chest, directed at his younger brother. “Touch her and

down.” Mason chimed in,

eyes on Cassidy, pursing her lips until they formed a thin line. “I’m on Lola’s side. Look at her arms.

Brandon from me this entire time, cursed under her

Get your head out of

was able to dish it back

Ember whispered.

placed over her. It wasn’t her face that changed, that part remained the same. Color seeped into her hair from her roots, staining the golden strands a deep auburn. Her eyes followed, the blue tones swallowed by

unease. Much like a vicious snake coiling in the grass, she attempted to lunge at Ember, all

b*tch! You pathetic, worthless traitor! I’ll kill you for this! Freya will kill you! You ruined years of work for nothing. Nothing! We’re going to kill you-all of you!” Cassidy screamed and snarled, switching between

though there was no need, craned her head over his shoulder to where Asher gaped at

this, please. She didn’t know.”

coming from him, radiating down the bond as it added his emotions to my own. If I

now. She ceased her thrashing long enough to speak. “I was going to let you live,,Asher. You and Brandon.

of his stupor to gape at Cassidy. “Your

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