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.

Did I just hear Brandon-” Cassidy’s laughter was cut short when she popped her head out of the back door and spotted us standing at

veins, as though Ember had touched my insides with her magic induced flame. All rational thought evaporated from my head as I stared

I know.

had limited strength. Every ounce of it was forced into the command I sent out to the shadows, drawing them from the depths of the forest

truly register it. “Lola, what the hell!” She screeched, golden-blonde hair falling into her face as she

people, cut him off. Her palms were flat against his chest as

chest continued to heave, and as her lips trembled, I could

the

you doing?” The soft tone Asher’s voice had taken on sent a wave of agonizing pain through my

believe me.

say, a truth that would change everything and could never be taken

her. It’s always been her. Cassidy’s the

head and snarled. She wriggled against the hold the Shadows had over her,

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

and for the first time in our tumultuous relationship, he

her do this to me?! You’re my best-friend. I-I

in my ear, even

Lola. I won’t tell you

snarl tore through Asher’s chest, directed at his younger brother. “Touch

to just calm down.” Mason chimed in, ever the

lips until they formed a thin line. “I’m on Lola’s side. Look at her arms. That weird darkness stuff she had going on is gone, which means she’s not

who had been blocking Brandon from me this entire

Get your head out of your

his mate, but the witch was able to dish it back tenfold.He spoke through gritted teeth. “I am listening.

Ember whispered. “…she’s

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

encasing her twitched with unease. Much like a vicious snake coiling in the grass, she attempted to lunge at Ember, all hints of innocence obliterated from

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 manic laughter and fury so potent a

her head over his shoulder

this, please. She

down the bond as it added his emotions to my own. If I could, I would’ve taken that pain tenfold

If it weren’t for my brother’s warning against dark magic, I might’ve ended her here and now. She ceased her thrashing long enough to speak. “I was going to let you live,,Asher. You and Brandon. An Alpha’s blood has

stupor to gape

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